<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Blizzard ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:12:56 +0000 en <![CDATA[ “As of January 2026… Drew Murray is now working on the StarCraft shooter” — this report could be the clearest sign yet that the project is moving forward ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/as-of-january-2026-drew-murray-is-now-working-on-the-starcraft-shooter-this-report-could-be-the-clearest-sign-yet-that-the-project-is-moving-forward MFGd3os4y5Tx5gxDXGyS38 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:12:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox and Blizzard are hiring for "an upcoming AAA open-world shooter" that uses the Unreal Engine — is this the new StarCraft FPS we've been waiting for? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/xbox-and-blizzard-are-hiring-for-an-upcoming-aaa-open-world-shooter-is-this-the-new-starcraft-fps-weve-been-waiting-for FedhdCt4b6FEvdQQAGAr5D Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:49:08 +0000 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:22:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blizzard just announced Overwatch Rush — a top‑down mobile spin‑off nobody asked for, but honestly looks kind of fun ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/blizzard-just-announced-overwatch-rush-a-top-down-mobile-spin-off-nobody-asked-for-but-honestly-looks-kind-of-fun J634euybXZgiteqg4KwUKR Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:24:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I just cried. Already bought." — Diablo 2 fans rejoice over the Reign of the Warlock expansion, and I'm right there with them in demon-slaying glory ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/diablo-2-warlock-reactions-expansion awNLAx7uzdhchHbpGuFxhH Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:17:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 2 developers on servicing the "millions of players" still playing the classic, releasing Reign of the Warlock on Steam, and working with Rahul Kohli ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/diablo-2-resurrected-interview ZjfVHmMDwDqNuNh9DVB363 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:50:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blizzard describes a "highly empowered" partnership with Xbox following its acquisition by Microsoft — supportive collaboration exists on both sides ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/blizzard-describes-a-highly-empowered-partnership-with-xbox 7bsYVpXWJRhGs7VXWpVap8 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:40:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blizzard has "exciting conversations" about TV show adaptations of its iconic games — but the bar is high with fierce competition ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/blizzard-has-exciting-conversations-about-tv-show-adaptations Su4aYyqnHED6WFZZoFbqY6 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:25:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch just shattered its Steam PC player count record with its new Season 1 update release — it's the most-watched game on Twitch right now, too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/overwatch-just-shattered-its-steam-pc-player-count-record-with-its-new-update-release mLiGsPTZGFzHVGKNDMyaLS Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:56:36 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:56:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch's massive Season 1 update and Reign of Talon relaunch is live with 5 new hero characters and more — I'm not coming back, but you may want to ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/overwatchs-massive-season-1-update-and-reign-of-talon-relaunch-is-live-with-5-new-hero-characters-and-more Mq3AqXQDUzy6CAW256FJ2C Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:00:19 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:36:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch to redesign Anran as Blizzard responds to the VA's criticism — aligning her in-game appearance with expectations ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/overwatch-to-redesign-anran 8cRE5Cryhc6nTRn4DS8EAH Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:49:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 drops the 2 with a colossal overhaul — the Reign of Talon begins with 5 new characters dropping next week and a freakin' Hello Kitty collab ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/overwatch-2-drops-the-2-with-a-colossal-overhaul-the-reign-of-talon-begins-with-5-new-characters-dropping-next-week-and-a-freakin-hello-kitty-collab JeyK9WuxhUxMdg4wJGMuo8 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:51:03 +0000 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:57:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 is in the best place it’s ever been — which is exactly why I’m worried for Lord of Hatred and its risks of overcomplication ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/diablo-4-is-in-the-best-place-its-ever-been-worried-for-lord-of-hatred 9SYBPCuohWWYuy4FufSMuT Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blizzard’s president says the studio is targeting one or two major game launches per year as it ramps up under Xbox — "Our fans are hungry." ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/blizzard-president-one-or-two-launches-per-year-xbox fFhREcrdpFR2khaMTfrGsf Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:57:54 +0000 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:05:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blizzard announces new Diablo IV merch in celebration of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred's reveal at The Game Awards — here's what they're selling ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/blizzard-announces-new-diablo-iv-merch 5jacvfBVt3Qtu7bqgscHcd Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:03:51 +0000 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:30:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blizzard's collectible sale is still active — So you have extra time to get your friends cool Warcraft, Diablo IV, and Overwatch gifts for Christmas ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/christmas-shopping-just-got-easier-blizzards-warcraft-overwatch-and-diablo-iv-collectibles-are-the-coolest-gamer-gifts-now-with-black-friday-discounts RqxjvCoZrGh4m2QDMSFdy6 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:03:12 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:32:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 developers at Blizzard Entertainment form union under Microsoft ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/overwatch-2-team-union-blizzard-entertainment-microsoft e4nWrswVqoY39567YEZKYb Fri, 09 May 2025 19:52:07 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:27:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 joins up with Street Fighter 6 in this dream-come-true collaboration ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-street-fighter-6-dream-come-true-collaboration WNQidh8AvWc7ijBJ6oULAU Fri, 09 May 2025 12:57:59 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:27:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 gives you the chance to win a Mother's Day candle and express your love (or hatred) with "Mother's Judgement" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-mothers-judgement-event oaU5UMVBAgwvHLYKUE6PcY Thu, 08 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:27:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I do agree that Diablo 4 still has a lot of untapped potential," Diablo 4 developers discuss Season 8 themes, their evolving developer philosophy, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-do-agree-that-diablo-4-still-has-a-lot-of-untapped-potential-interview Sij3ojv6LgTiikNH5LkCpm Sat, 03 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ UPDATE: Diablo 4 Reliquary now fixed following issues at launch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/psa-diablo-4-new-battle-pass-is-broken-do-not-buy-the-reliquary QnjGgPNEpTUvNP6Hgqy54R Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:54:09 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2: All available Heroes, abilities and items in Stadium Mode ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-all-available-heroes-abilities-and-items-in-stadium-mode FzqBshp4TjymnxXL3o6vph Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:39:55 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode — Best Moira Builds: Best items, powers, and gameplay tips ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch/overwatch-2-stadium-mode-best-moira-builds-best-items-powers-and-gameplay-tips 59aBCcTWm67ZBzTsfAzZjm Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:48:47 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2's Gundam Wing crossover event has been fully revealed with a new trailer ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2s-gundam-wing-crossover-event-has-been-fully-revealed-with-a-new-trailer v7CSKKzHanBg7nAiBED9g5 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:08:30 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:04:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The bosses will be more rewarding" — Diablo 4 Season 8 is a major overhaul to Boss Ladders, Season Journey, and Battle Pass ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-bosses-will-be-more-rewarding-diablo-4-season-8-be-a-major-overhaul-to-boss-ladders-season-journey-and-battle-pass uQ9nGP8c4myJKkZfzHkpMW Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:48:15 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode — Best Juno Builds: Best items, powers, and gameplay tips ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch/overwatch-2-stadium-mode-best-juno-builds gYBMrQnKGbgq3SjeLb3rsF Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:53:57 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 "Berserk" anime collaboration revealed in full — New info on themed cosmetics, items, and a launch date ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-berserk-anime-collaboration-revealed ZTwzZ266v5twVnpMw7MB49 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:45:37 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 shows off its ambitious Stadium Mode, new hero, launch date, and more in the new Season 16 gameplay trailer ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-shows-off-its-ambitious-stadium-mode-new-hero-launch-date-and-more-in-the-new-season-16-gameplay-trailer wdYHMCqgYUFgLzTQMwHLv3 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:38:26 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 is collaborating with Berserk, bringing Kentaro Miura's legendary manga series to the world of Sanctuary ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-just-teased-its-next-ip-collaboration EzcAde8mnV6rbdBzQDgoyM Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:31:06 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sea of Thieves is joining Blizzard Entertainment's Battle.net with themed cosmetics and Xbox Play Anywhere ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/sea-of-thieves-battle-net-xbox-play-anywhere DLKr7ds7HigHbUUt5p2aeh Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:27:49 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 gets a 'Stadium Mode' gameplay trailer, marking the biggest change the game has seen in years ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-gets-a-stadium-mode-gameplay-trailer-marking-the-biggest-change-the-game-has-seen-in-years 2mDpkcY4zY2aPxbis2bLEa Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:11:47 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We're here for the long haul." Diablo manager confirms 10-year road map ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/were-here-for-the-long-haul-diablo-manager-confirms-10-year-road-map D3FuLhTcTqhTDzJ6NpuWa Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:54:36 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rejoice: Overwatch 2's popular 6v6 mode is here to stay — at least during Season 16 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/rejoice-overwatch-2s-popular-6v6-mode-is-here-to-stay-at-least-during-season-16 hihBLdrM6jJYnw4dWSsE5a Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:08:57 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 fans react poorly to its roadmap reveal — for things Blizzard should've already learned from ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-fans-react-poorly-to-its-roadmap-reveal-for-reasons-i-would-have-thought-blizzard-had-already-learned-from QiGEMprcJsXVEscocRr6Pb Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:01:03 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ It may be time to say goodbye to WeakAuras in World of Warcraft's 11.1.5 update which just had its launch date announced ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/it-may-be-time-to-say-goodbye-to-weakauras-in-world-of-warcrafts-11-1-5-update-which-just-had-its-launch-date-announced 63SvRSDqZY9Zer9fvoYYfj Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:06:06 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 roadmap re-confirms an expansion for 2026, and it sure looks like there'll be a new class too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/diablo-4-2025-roadmap-expansion-new-class-2026 YZDNCjYYEYiWSiy3uFJWPc Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:41:27 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Game Pass gets Blue Prince, South of Midnight, another Blizzard Entertainment game, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-april-2025-wave-1 mrzTKjdxP5LxewjpmQTMEW Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:02:26 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'World of Warcraft' is having a quiet renaissance right now, but there's still a big problem ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/world-of-warcraft-quiet-renaissance-still-a-big-problem xHgffahdHBQCMHU365z3FN Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 fights back — closing the gap with Marvel Rivals ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-fights-back-closing-the-gap-with-marvel-rivals 3wAhyctijfrE75GnKzJBPk Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:55:59 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:33:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ "StarCraft was impossible to topple from its Korean throne" — Why an extra civ was added to Age of Empires 2 at the last minute ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/starcraft-was-impossible-to-topple-from-its-korean-throne-why-an-extra-civ-was-added-to-age-of-empires-2-at-the-last-minute dXvJKJSBZMHXPdUUDH5JMj Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:22:21 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:31:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ World of Warcraft's unholy union with titles like 'Animal Crossing' and 'The Sims' is going to make is the most addictive game in history. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/world-of-warcraft-housing-system-details-from-blizzard z88jcdcHF3vCHwcCMVrFqY Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:31:56 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:33:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spoke to Blizzard Entertainment President Johanna Faries on her first year in the job, and how Blizzard games like Warcraft and Overwatch are reaching for greater heights ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/johanna-faries-blizzard-president-interview-past-present-future f3tLmApEQ3a4ipuLCqoKPY Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:30:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:35:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 Season 8 brings back a legendary boss from Diablo 3 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-season-8-brings-back-a-legendary-boss-from-diablo-3 TcRbttLYpigxDGqzQ6N7NL Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:38:02 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:35:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4's new goblins are a nod to Diablo 3—but why stop there? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4s-new-goblins-are-a-nod-to-diablo-3-but-why-stop-there ZaavrDSWW8Roci5aM7zsqS Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:52:43 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blizzard just casually announced when Diablo 4 will get its second expansion ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard-just-casually-announced-when-diablo-4-will-get-its-second-expansion qUqhdUrq2hHv3JCGN3P9jn Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:51:15 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:31:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 devs say Stadium is "the biggest game mode we've ever made," and it looks wild enough to make my head spin ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-devs-say-stadium-is-the-biggest-game-mode-and-it-looks-wild-enough-to-make-head-spin 8cwyXX2HP4TVrw2TfghwXe Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:10 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 is fighting back against Marvel Rivals with a crazy third-person mode, ability perks, loot boxes, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-fighting-back-against-marvel-rivals-with-a-crazy-mode-ability-perks-loot-boxes-and-more ZGtwgkSAowCNuwRuPzpRAZ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:10 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2's Perk system radically changes how the game is played ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/overwatch-2-perk-system-radically-changes-game DSety3yMn3TdYoeEHt3Uo6 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2's next hero 'Freja' is a crossbow sniper with an arsenal of explosives ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/overwatch-2-next-hero-freja-explosives cxJXnHoRVuPooAFvQF6G2C Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ World of Warcraft: The War Within's next big season, "Undermine(d)," gets a February 25 release date ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/world-of-warcaft-the-war-withins-next-chapter-undermine-d-gets-a-february-25-release-date MHyiV6CA2PhhaCsbrWwE7M Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:50:28 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I would have made different decisions than they made.” Diablo creator discusses the franchise's move to MMO-style in a recent interview ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-would-have-made-different-decisions-than-they-made-diablo-creator-discusses-the-franchises-move-to-mmo-style-in-a-recent-interview jpkypQF2gLAwpukYciu4Yo Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:47:26 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:20 +0000