At this year’s BlizzCon, Blizzard surprised attendees by offering an unusually clear look into its future development pipeline. This newfound transparency included the announcement of specific, distant launch windows for highly anticipated projects, such as Diablo 5 in 2029 and a new open-world StarCraft shooter slated for 2030.
This open approach naturally led to heightened expectations for World of Warcraft. With the spotlight turning to the iconic massively multiplayer online game, many wondered if a monumental reveal was on the horizon for the long-running title. However, the discussion reportedly pivoted to exploring what a potential ‘WoW 2’ could deliver that the ongoing ‘World of Warcraft: Forever’ experience isn’t already providing.
This suggests the company is currently focused on the continued evolution of its existing flagship MMO rather than launching a direct sequel. The studio appears to have tackled the significant question surrounding the need for a completely new iteration of the popular fantasy world. This report is based on information from Eurogamer.net.
