A new StarCraft shooter's reportedly set to be revealed this year, possibly as a BlizzCon headliner
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Key Points:
- A new Starcraft shooter is reportedly in development at Blizzard and is expected to be the headline reveal at Blizzcon 2026, alongside Diablo 4 and World of Warcraft expansions.
- The existence of the Starcraft shooter was first revealed by journalist Jason Schreier in his book on Blizzard, Play Nice, with longtime FarCry producer Dan Hay leading the project.
- Schreier cautioned that the game’s release is uncertain due to Blizzard’s history of canceling Starcraft shooter projects, including StarCraft Ghost and Project Ares.
- Despite past cancellations, Blizzard continues to pursue Starcraft shooters, indicating the franchise remains an important focus for the company.
