Diablo 5 and a New Starcraft Game Revealed, But Will They Be on PS6?
Blizzard announced two major upcoming games at its annual BlizzCon event: Diablo 5, launching in 2029, and a new open-world StarCraft shooter coming in 2030. As next-generation titles, both games will target the PlayStation 6 and next-generation Xbox consoles.
Native versions for the upcoming Xbox Helix are effectively guaranteed, given that Blizzard is now owned by Microsoft, making these titles likely candidates for Game Pass and other Microsoft platforms at launch. However, the availability of these games on PlayStation 6 remains uncertain, with the announcement notably sidestepping the question of PS6 ports.
The StarCraft project marks an interesting departure for the series, introducing a new open-world shooter format rather than the traditional real-time strategy gameplay that has defined the franchise since its original 1998 release. Diablo 5 will continue the action role-playing game legacy established by the original Diablo series, which has been a cornerstone of Blizzard’s portfolio for decades.
The timing of these announcements reflects industry trends of increasingly ambitious development timelines, with both titles being positioned as flagship releases for next-generation hardware. As major franchises from a company now under Microsoft’s ownership, these games represent significant strategic bets on the future of console gaming and subscription services.
The question of PS6 availability may ultimately depend on business arrangements and licensing agreements, particularly given the competitive dynamics between Microsoft and Sony in the console space. For now, players awaiting these titles will have to wait for further clarification on their platform availability.