Blizzard's Big Plans for 2026: A Look at the Upcoming Showcase

Blizzard Entertainment is celebrating its 35th anniversary in a big way. They have just announced a new event called the Blizzard Showcase. This event will feature updates and future plans for their popular games like World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Diablo. The Showcase is part of a Spotlight series. In this series, developers will personally introduce new updates and future plans for Blizzard's flagship titles. The event will also honor the company's history and the community that has supported it over the years. Johanna Faries, President of Blizzard Entertainment, shared her excitement about the event. She said, \"Blizzard’s exceptionally talented development teams have prepared a special lineup for players across each of our universes. \" She also mentioned that this is an important moment for the company. It's a time to look back on 35 years of history and reaffirm their ambitions for the future.Alongside the announcement, Blizzard released a commemorative video. The video is titled \"Blizzard: The Next Chapter. \" It highlights landmark moments, releases, and memorable scenes from the company's journey. The video features around 400 archived assets preserved in Blizzard’s internal archives. It serves as an open invitation to players to join the Blizzard stories that will continue to unfold going forward. The event can be watched via each franchise’s official YouTube channel. The schedule for the event has also been released.