Blizzard Entertainment has announced a series of live broadcasts dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the company’s founding. Under the general slogan The Next Chapter, the developers intend to present long-term plans for the development of their largest gaming universes. According to company president Joanna Faris, the upcoming series of events will be the starting point for major announcements in 2026 and will demonstrate the vision for the future of World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone and Diablo.
The series of shows will open with the State of Azeroth broadcast, dedicated to World of Warcraft. Executive producer Holly Longdale and game director Ion Hazzikostas will present roadmaps for the current and classic versions of the MMORPG for the current year. Viewers of the broadcast will also be able to receive an exclusive decorative item for the housing system. The holiday cycle will end with a special show in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Diablo franchise, where news is expected not only on the fourth part and the Lord of Hatred expansion, but also on the entire series as a whole.
The full schedule of presentations according to Moscow time is as follows:
- World of Warcraft: State of Azeroth – January 29 (20:00 Moscow time).
- Overwatch Spotlight – February 4 (21:00 UTC).
- Hearthstone Spotlight – February 9 (20:30 Moscow time).
- Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight – on the night of February 11 to 12 (01:00 Moscow time).
Blizzard emphasizes that these broadcasts are just a prelude to the return of BlizzCon, which is scheduled for September 2026. All broadcasts will be available on the official channels of the respective franchises on Twitch and YouTube. The organizers promise not to limit themselves to updates to already released games, but to show “ambitious projects” that the teams have been working on recently.