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Far Cry Boss Has Big Ambitions For New StarCraft Shooter: 'If We Were To Make Something That Felt Like A Deadwood In Space I Think That's Got Something'
Kotaku • • general
Key Points:
- Blizzard announced a new StarCraft shooter at BlizzCon 2026, with a cinematic teaser trailer, but the game is not expected to release until 2030, leading to limited details being shared so far.
- The game will focus on the story of a single Terran Marine, portraying a "zero to hero" journey against the Zerg, featuring a traditional narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
- StarCraft lead Dan Hay described the game’s tone as potentially similar to "Deadwood in space," blending big action moments with smaller character-driven scenes.
- The game is likely to feature a third-person perspective to showcase the marine's armor, with customizable gear and an upgrade system, though specifics about gameplay mechanics remain unconfirmed.
- Blizzard confirmed the game will not be open-world, but further details on the gameplay structure and experience are still unclear.
