Blizzard: New StarCraft Shooter Won't Be Xbox-Only in 2030

Ever worried you'd need an Xbox to play the next StarCraft? Blizzard just cleared that up.

The company has confirmed that its upcoming open-world StarCraft shooter won't be exclusive to Xbox platforms when it launches in 2030. That's right: if you're on another platform, you're not left out in the cold.

This is a big deal because Xbox now owns Blizzard under the Microsoft umbrella. Usually, when a console maker buys a studio, fans start sweating about exclusivity. But here, Blizzard is saying loud and clear that this StarCraft shooter will be available beyond Xbox.

We still don't know exactly which platforms will get the game, or what the full release plan looks like. But the key takeaway is simple: no Xbox-only lock-in. That means more of you can squad up and dive into whatever this open-world StarCraft experience turns out to be.

A 2030 launch is still a long way off, so expect plenty more details to trickle out between now and then. For now, though, this is a reassuring sign that Blizzard wants as many players as possible in the fight.

So, does this make you more likely to give it a shot? Or are you still waiting to see actual gameplay before getting excited? Let us know in the comments.