Blizzard Entertainment announced several new games and updates to existing franchises at its annual BlizzCon convention, which was held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the announcements were “Diablo II: Resurrected,” a remaster of the classic 2000 game; “World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic,” a recreation of the 2007 expansion; and “Overwatch 2,” the highly anticipated sequel to the popular first-person shooter. Updates to existing franchises included a new mode for “Hearthstone,” a new update for “Diablo III,” and a major update for “World of Warcraft.” The virtual format did not detract from the excitement of the event.
BlizzCon 2021: Blizzard Entertainment Unveils New Games and Updates to Fan Favorites
Blizzard Entertainment, the video game developer behind popular titles such as “World of Warcraft,” “Overwatch,” and “Diablo,” held its annual BlizzCon convention virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the online format, the company managed to excite fans with several new game announcements and updates to beloved franchises.
New Games
One of the most exciting announcements at BlizzCon 2021 was the reveal of a new game called “Diablo II: Resurrected.” This remaster of the classic 2000 game will feature enhanced graphics with support for 4K resolution, cross-progression across multiple platforms, and a re-recorded score. Fans of the franchise were thrilled with the news, as “Diablo” has been a beloved series for over two decades.
Blizzard also announced “World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic,” a recreation of the 2007 expansion for the popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). The classic version of “WoW” has been a hit with fans who prefer the gameplay and mechanics of the older iterations of the game.
Finally, the company unveiled “Overwatch 2,” the highly anticipated sequel to the popular first-person shooter. The game will feature new maps, heroes, and a redesigned player versus environment mode. It will also introduce a new “push” game mode, where teams compete to advance a robotic payload to their enemy’s base.
Updates to Fan Favorites
In addition to the new game announcements, Blizzard also provided updates to existing franchises. “Hearthstone,” the digital collectible card game set in the “Warcraft” universe, will add a new mode called “Mercenaries,” where players assemble teams of iconic heroes and villains to battle across a series of challenges.
The beloved action role-playing game “Diablo III” will receive a new update called “Diablo III: The Darkening of Tristram.” This event will recreate the original “Diablo” game within “Diablo III,” allowing players to relive the classic adventure in high definition.
Finally, “World of Warcraft” will receive a new major update, “Chains of Domination,” which will introduce new story quests, a new raid, and a new zone to explore. Players will be able to team up with Sylvanas Windrunner, the controversial antagonist introduced in the most recent expansion, in a new storyline.
Conclusion
Overall, BlizzCon 2021 was a success for Blizzard Entertainment, even in a virtual format. Fans were delighted with the new game announcements and updates to beloved franchises. It’s clear that Blizzard continues to prioritize its fanbase and deliver quality entertainment for gamers around the world.