It seems that Blizzard has regained its rhythm after all the changes related to the Microsoft-Activision deal. At least the main indicator of this is the fact that the company has officially announced the next BlizzCon.

Yes, it will take place in a year and a half, on September 12-13, 2026, in the familiar Anaheim, California. However, the mere fact that it is returning after a long hiatus (the last event was in 2023) is more of a good sign than a bad one.

Now, let’s consider what this might mean from a practical standpoint. First of all, we’re confident that if the announcement happened now, the event could have been held in 2025. But that didn’t happen. My cautious assumption is that it’s because BlizzCon needs to showcase something big to make people believe in the company again, and Blizzard’s reputation seems to suggest that the turbulence is behind them.

For this reason, it seems that the company simply won’t have enough time to prepare any major announcements. Will we see the revival of Heroes of the Storm? Fans are really hoping for it in the comments. I’d venture to predict that with such a long window, we might be in for the announcement of a completely new game, and not necessarily one based on an existing IP. It’s an optimistic prediction, but we’ll only know the truth in a year and a half.

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