BlizzCon 2026 is finally here, bringing some of the biggest franchises of Blizzard Entertainment together for the major convention since 2023. With World of WarCraft, Diablo, Overwatch, StarCraft, Hearthstone, and Heroes of Storm all represented, expectations are through the roof. So, here are all the game announcements revealed at BlizzCon 2026, taking place in Anaheim, California.
Heroes of Storm
Heroes of Storm is the first major game to receive a reveal during the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony. Blizzard announced that Xal’atath is coming to Heroes of Storm as a playable hero on September 28. Interested players can also try out the new hero in the Public Test Realm (PTR) starting September 14.
The announcement was accompanied by a cinematic appearance from the character. The reveal is particularly notable because Heroes of Storm has spent years receiving comparatively limited content.
Its presence at BlizzCon 2026 and the announcement of a new hero therefore give the community something significant to look forward to.
Diablo Animated Series
Blizzard is also taking Diablo beyond video games, and the company has announced a new Diablo animated series for Netflix.
Although no specific details of the show’s plot, animation studio, cast, or release date have been revealed yet, Blizzard hints that other franchises might eventually receive similar adaptations.
StarCraft
One of the biggest surprises at the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony announcements was the brand-new StarCraft game. This is an open-world first-person shooter set within the franchise’s iconic science-fiction universe.
The announcement finally puts an end to months of speculation surrounding Blizzard’s plans for StarCraft. The cinematic game trailer showed Terran Dominion soldiers undergoing some rigorous training before being thrown into a dangerous encounter with the Zerg.
There’s still a long way ahead as StarCraft is scheduled to launch in Spring 2030.
Overwatch
Overwatch is another major Blizzard franchise that recently announced its next playable hero. Aaron Keller introduces a new Overwatch hero, Doctrine, built around the use of drones.
Doctrine’s abilities are centered on helping teammates during combat. His drones can heal allies and increase their attack speed, giving them a support playstyle focused on keeping teammates alive.
Doctrine isn’t the only one arriving, as after the Overwatch hero trailer reveal, Blizzard talked about the reworks for Sombra and Roadhog. A new map called Watchpoint: Grimsvotn will also arrive as part of Season 5 and bring the current narrative arc, The Reign of Talon, to its conclusion.
The next Overwatch Spotlight is scheduled for February 2027 and will reveal future plans for the upcoming year ahead.
Diablo 4
Diablo 4 has received several major announcements at BlizzCon 2026, including the new seasonal content, a new platform release, and an upcoming class.
Season of Hell’s Legacy is coming to Diablo 4 on September 15. This season will take players on a journey through Diablo’s history, bringing several familiar enemies and bosses from earlier games back to action.
Blizzard has officially confirmed Diablo 4 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Yes, Switch 2 players will also have the opportunity to experience the new season on the handheld.
Finally, another significant reveal is the arrival of the Amazon class. It is built around ranged combat, wielding a bow and javelins to attack enemies from a distance. The Amazon class is scheduled to arrive in the first half of 2027.
Diablo 5
The cat is out of the box, and this is surely the biggest surprise Blizzard Entertainment has given us so far in the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony.
Yes, BlizzCon 2026 has officially revealed Diablo 5 on the 30th anniversary of the game’s franchise. Blizzard unveiled the game with a cinematic Diablo 5 trailer centered around the return of the Lord of Terror to Sanctuary.
The reveal carries an ominous message, suggesting that the world will once again be threatened by one of the most powerful demonic forces. Diablo 5 is currently scheduled to launch in Spring 2029.
Hearthstone
The Hearthstone cinematic trailer has revealed one of the most significant announcements of the event: its major expansion, Black Empire. The expansion launches on October 20 and introduces a new direction to the card game’s storytelling.
The multiplayer is also expanded with 2v2 gameplay options. So, you can now team up with your friends or players online instead of the traditional one-on-one matches.
Another huge reveal is the Monk class coming to Hearthstone in 2027, bringing yet another class into this card game. Hearthstone Battlegrounds is also getting a new minion type called Aberrations that will arrive on September 22.
World of Warcraft: Midnight
Holly Longdale returns to ignite the announcements for the future of World of Warcraft Worldsoul Saga. Ion Hazzikostas comes up next on the stage to reveal the next major content for World of Warcraft: Midnight, called Eclipse.
Ion explains how Zalotath has been after the world soul for a long time, and now she is just a few inches away from claiming what she wants. So, it is up to the players to decide how they’re going to stop her.
World of Warcraft: The Last Titan
Ion continues to reveal more details and a glimpse of the final chapter of the Worldsoul Saga with World of Warcraft: The Last Titan.
The expansion is currently planned for 2027; however, Blizzard has not revealed its full premise yet. The cinematic trailer showed us an early glimpse of the scale of threats that are waiting in the next expansion.
Warcraft 3 Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom
Holly Longdale returns to the stage to surprise the community with a brand-new campaign for Warcraft 3 Reforged. This campaign is called the Forsaken Kingdom, and it explores the fall of Lordaeron and the events surrounding the rise of Undercity. The campaign is currently available with more than 30 hours of gameplay.
World of Warcraft: Forever
The final surprise of the BlizzCon 2026 announcements is World of Warcraft: Forever, a brand-new take on the vanilla WoW experience.
Longdale calls the experience ‘Classic-Plus‘ and says it will be the new home for every veteran and newcomer player. It’s because WoW Forever is a recollection of everything that made the vanilla game so memorable in the first place.
World of Warcraft: Forever launches on November 4, 2026, with its beta beginning on September 17.
And that ends the list of all major announcements at the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony. So, are you excited for these titles? Tell us in the comments below.
Rishabh Sabarwal
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