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BlizzCon returns after three years: Diablo 5 in 2029, a StarCraft shooter in 2030

Blizzard held its first fan convention since 2023, with the BlizzCon Opening Ceremony in Anaheim on Saturday 12 September. PC Gamer reported the two longest-range reveals: Diablo 5, due in spring 2029 and set about a century after Diablo 4 in a Sanctuary already conquered by Diablo, and a story-driven open-world StarCraft shooter due in 2030.

Nearer releases included World of Warcraft: Forever on 4 November, Hearthstone's Reign of the Black Empire expansion on 20 October, Heroes of the Storm's new hero Xal'atath on 28 September and a Warcraft III: Forsaken Kingdom campaign released the same day. PC Gamer said Diablo 4 will get no more expansions but will keep its seasons and add an Amazon class next year. A Diablo animated series for Netflix was also announced.

“The heroes are gone, Sanctuary has fallen, and Diablo has won.” — Diablo V teaser, via PC Gamer

Blizzard president Johanna Faries said she wanted the weekend to be a place where people can “connect and reconnect, perhaps to heal”, PC Gamer reported. GosuGamers listed the full slate, including Overwatch's vampiric support hero Doctrine and reworks for Sombra and Roadhog, and World of Warcraft: The Last Titan for 2027.

How each outlet framed it

• PC Gamer — live coverage with quotes from Blizzard's leaders, set against Microsoft's record of cancelling games.
• GosuGamers — a game-by-game list of every announcement.

Where the numbers differ: PC Gamer said the Monk class arrives with the 20 October expansion; GosuGamers listed the Monk for 2027.