BlizzCon 2026 Should Be Blizzard’s Biggest Event Ever: Here’s What to Expect

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Blizzard announced that BlizzCon, its annual celebration of games like World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch, will return in 2026. The event has paused a few times in recent years, usually due to circumstances like the pandemic or controversies. This return after a two-year break is a notable development.

BlizzCon is traditionally the biggest event of the year for Blizzard, where they reveal new games, updates to existing games, and other related projects. However, the 2023 BlizzCon was relatively quiet compared to past events, with announcements that weren’t particularly groundbreaking.

After a two-year break, BlizzCon 2026 is likely to have some big reveals, potentially as significant as the announcements made at BlizzCon 2019 when Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 were first shown. We expect Blizzard to share news about new content for its popular games, including Diablo 4, Overwatch 2, Diablo Immortal, World of Warcraft, and Hearthstone. However, beyond that, it’s unclear what the studio has planned. There was a time when fans anticipated updates on the unreleased MMO called Titan at each BlizzCon, but that project was cancelled earlier this year.

If Blizzard focuses solely on games we already know about, the event will likely be seen as underwhelming. This is a chance for Blizzard to really impress everyone, and the long wait since the last BlizzCon—and the three years since a truly new game was announced—has created a lot of excitement. While they’ve released games in the past three years, those have been either sequels like Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4, or mobile games like Warcraft Rumble.

The Last Major BlizzCon Announcements

  • BlizzCon 2014: Overwatch
  • BlizzCon 2018: Diablo Immortal, Warcraft 3: Reforged
  • BlizzCon 2019: Overwatch 2, Diablo 4

Another reason to expect a massive BlizzCon in 2026 is Blizzard’s new ownership by Microsoft. While Microsoft had recently purchased Activision Blizzard King before BlizzCon 2023, the deal was finalized just in time for the event. This meant Blizzard couldn’t make any big reveals that year because of the lengthy legal battles Microsoft faced. The following two BlizzCon events were then cancelled altogether.

This BlizzCon is important not only for Blizzard, but also for Microsoft and Xbox. It’s a key moment for the parent company to share its vision for the future of the studio and give fans a clearer idea of what’s coming. While games like World of Warcraft will definitely be a part of those plans, everyone is eager to see what other projects are in development.

Blizzard and Game Pass have collaborated before, though not as extensively as many fans would like. While Game Pass is facing some challenges lately, particularly due to recent price hikes, a stronger connection between the service and Blizzard’s games could significantly benefit both companies.

In addition to acquisitions, Microsoft and Xbox have been using their game development studios to assist with projects they see potential in. For instance, the team formerly known as 343 Studios (now Halo Studios) provided support to Obsidian Entertainment on The Outer Worlds 2. It’s possible the decision to cancel Titan was made to free up resources for a game Microsoft has more confidence in.

What to Expect from BlizzCon 2026

The Warcraft and StarCraft series haven’t seen new releases in quite some time, but that might be about to change at BlizzCon 2026. A full sequel in either (or both) of these franchises would be a major announcement. Blizzard hasn’t generated this much excitement since they revealed Diablo 4 after the less-popular announcement of Diablo Immortal. They’re hoping to recapture that level of buzz.

With the release of the Midnight expansion, many players expect BlizzCon 2026 to be where Blizzard officially announces details about The Last Titan expansion. As the concluding chapter to the Worldsoul Saga, there’s a lot of excitement surrounding The Last Titan, and it could be a significant moment for World of Warcraft. It’s uncertain, though, if Blizzard will share what comes next after the saga ends.

There’s been talk that World of Warcraft might release “Classic+”, which would add new content to the original “Vanilla” version of the game instead of simply re-releasing old expansions. It’s not entirely clear what players are hoping for with Classic+, but the general idea is fresh content that feels true to the original WoW experience. It can be a little confusing how this differs from the regular WoW expansions, but many players are still interested in the possibility.

We expect to see updates for Diablo 4, Overwatch 2, Diablo Immortal, and Hearthstone at BlizzCon 2026 – that’s typical. However, the real excitement will come from any unexpected announcements, as that’s where BlizzCon can truly impress players.

BlizzCon 2026 risks being underwhelming if it simply announces new content – that’s now the expected standard, especially after a two-year break. With Microsoft’s support, this event is a crucial chance for Blizzard to reveal its plans for the future. If the long-rumored ‘Titan’ project isn’t the path forward, something else needs to be. Hopefully, BlizzCon’s return in September 2026 will provide those answers, and more.

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2025-11-16 09:05