Arc Raiders Publisher Reportedly Wants The Rights To Make A New StarCraft Game
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Nexon is reportedly close to finalizing a contract with Blizzard to develop a new StarCraft game, potentially marking a significant new entry in the franchise not directly made by Blizzard.
- Despite the original StarCraft being released in 1998, the game remains highly popular in South Korea, consistently ranking among the top 10 most-played games in internet cafes.
- Nexon's CEO has acknowledged the use of generative AI in game development, raising questions about whether Blizzard might impose restrictions on AI usage in this new StarCraft licensing deal.
- Blizzard is also independently developing a StarCraft spin-off, described as an open-world shooter, which may be previewed at BlizzCon 2026 later this month.
- Blizzard has yet to comment on the reports regarding the Nexon licensing deal and their own upcoming StarCraft project.
