What To Expect From BlizzCon 2026: StarCraft’s Return, A Whole Lot Of Warcraft
BlizzCon 2026 kicks off September 12, marking the convention’s return after a two-year absence. Blizzard President Johanna Faries has significantly hyped the event, declaring 2026 as “Blizzard’s biggest year yet” and describing the studio’s various development teams as “cooking on big swings” across its major franchises.
The convention will feature announcements across Blizzard’s key properties including Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and Overwatch. Recent momentum supports the optimism: Blizzard’s Warcraft division has become Xbox’s top-performing studio, surpassing other major franchises like Bethesda and Call of Duty. The studio has also experienced significant success with Diablo IV’s Lord of Hatred expansion and Overwatch’s resurgence, which has reconnected with longtime fans while attracting new players.
With Blizzard positioning itself to become “the best gaming and entertainment company in the world,” BlizzCon 2026 is expected to showcase major announcements and updates that capitalize on the studio’s current momentum across its portfolio of franchises.