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Blizzard is reviving StarCraft as an open-world shooter, but it'll be a long wait
Announced at BlizzCon 2026, the new StarCraft won't be here until spring 2030.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Engadget
StarCraft returns in 2030 as an open-world shooter
What happened
Blizzard originally tried to bring the StarCraft universe to the world of 3D shooters way back in 2002 with StarCraft: Ghost.
It sat in development hell for years until Blizzard president Mike Morhaime confirmed that it had been canceled in 2014.
Key facts
- Blizzard originally tried to bring the StarCraft universe to the world of 3D shooters way back in 2002 with StarCraft: Ghost.
- It sat in development hell for years until Blizzard president Mike Morhaime confirmed that it had been canceled in 2014.
- Reported by The Verge and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:08:09 UTC.
Why it matters
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What to watch next
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StarCraft returns in 2030 as an open-world shooter
Blizzard is reviving StarCraft as an open-world shooter, but it'll be a long wait
Sources
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