BlizzCon 2026: Diablo 5 and Open-World StarCraft Announced

Did you catch the BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony? If not, you missed two massive announcements that are about to shake up the gaming world. Today, over in California, Xbox-owned Blizzard took the stage and dropped some serious news: Diablo V is officially in the works, and a brand-new StarCraft game is coming—but it's not an RTS.

Let's start with Diablo. Yes, you read that right—Diablo V is real and has a target release window of 2029. That's a few years away, but just knowing it's in development is enough to get any loot-hunter excited. The franchise has been on a roll lately, and this next chapter promises to be huge. We don't have gameplay details yet, but the mere confirmation is a big deal.

Now, the StarCraft news might be even more surprising. Blizzard is working on a new StarCraft game, but it's not a real-time strategy game. Instead, it's an open-world experience, aiming for a 2030 release. That's a bold departure for the series, which has traditionally been all about commanding armies from a top-down view. An open-world StarCraft could mean exploring planets, engaging in third-person combat, or something entirely different. Whatever it is, it's a fresh direction for the beloved sci-fi universe.

And here's a bonus for console players: Xbox has clarified that StarCraft is definitely coming to console in addition to PC. So you won't need a gaming rig to dive in—your Xbox (or possibly other consoles) will have you covered. That's a win for accessibility and for fans who prefer a controller.

BlizzCon 2026 is just getting started, but these two reveals alone have set the internet on fire. Diablo V in 2029 and open-world StarCraft in 2030—that's a one-two punch of nostalgia and innovation. Of course, release windows can shift, but for now, we have plenty to speculate about.

What do you think? Are you more hyped for Diablo V or the open-world StarCraft? And what kind of gameplay are you hoping to see from a non-RTS StarCraft? Let us know in the comments!