Blizzard Considering New StarCraft Games From Major Studios

by

Summary

  • Blizzard is reportedly considering new StarCraft game pitches from Korean developers to revive the franchise.
  • Nexon has suggested a “unique” direction for the StarCraft brand to take, Netmarble shared ideas for a mobile game, NCSoft suggested the franchise leans into the RPG genre, and Krafton registered interest in making a StarCraft game “based on its own development.”

It’s been reported that Blizzard Entertainment has received numerous proposals for a brand-new Starcraft game from various Korean creators, aiming to rejuvenate the cherished sci-fi series for contemporary gamers. Lately, the Starcraft franchise has garnered attention with the release of Starcraft: Remastered and Starcraft 2: Campaign Collection on Xbox Game Pass, along with an upcoming collaboration with the card game Hearthstone.

The initial installment of the military-themed series debuted in 1998, setting off a vast media empire encompassing books, a widely played board game, and multiple sequel video games. Known as “StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty”, it introduced memorable characters such as Sarah Kerrigan, Jim Raynor, and Artanis. Following this success, “Heart of the Swarm”, “Legacy of the Void”, and “Nova Covert Ops” were launched, with a remastered version appearing in 2017.

According to Asia Today’s report, four companies – including Nexon, the creators of “The First Descendant”, and Netmarble, known for developing “Solo Leveling: Arise” and recently released on Steam Early Access “Game of Thrones: Kingsroad” – have presented ideas for a new direction in the StarCraft brand. Representatives from these studios even met with Blizzard’s team face-to-face at their headquarters in Irvine, California to discuss their proposals. The proposed concepts primarily revolve around creating a mobile game based on the StarCraft universe.

Blizzard Receiving Several StarCraft Pitches From Nexon, Netmarble, Krafton, and NCSoft

As a passionate gaming enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news from Blizzard’s recent pitch presentations. Firstly, it seems that NCSoft, the creators of Guild Wars, are leaning towards the beloved RPG genre for their next project, hinting at a potential new franchise entry.

Krafton, known for updating their life sim game inZOI, have also expressed interest in developing a StarCraft game, although Blizzard hasn’t officially confirmed this yet. If it happens, fans can expect a unique take on the game, as Krafton would be creating it independently.

Among the social media buzz, there’s a strong interest in Embark Studios, an Nexon subsidiary, securing the rights to create a new game. Another StarCraft fanatic shared their anticipation for a shooter-style game that mirrors the mechanics of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Here’s to hoping these dreams become reality!

Enthusiasts of Blizzard games were thrilled when they learned that BlizzCon would be back in 2026, following a two-year absence in 2024 and 2025. The live event will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in September 2026, with the company planning to host smaller events in the meantime, particularly to mark the 30th anniversary of World of Warcraft. With BlizzCon 2026 still a ways off, fans of Warcraft and Diablo can start making their wishlists for announcements now.

Read More

2025-04-02 15:46