'The next chapter begins' — Blizzard announces several showcases that will share plans for the future of World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Hearthstone

The first broadcast airs this week

News By Demi Williams published 27 January 2026

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• Blizzard has announced four special showcases that will reveal future plans for its biggest franchises
• Plans for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Hearthstone will be announced
• The first World of Warcraft showcase airs on January 29

To celebrate 35 years of Blizzard Entertainment, the studio has announced a series of special showcases that will reveal the plans for its four biggest franchises.

The Microsoft-owned studio shared its plans alongside a new video depicting the last 35 years of game development at Blizzard, which has seen the creation of some of the most influential games in the industry, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Hearthstone.

It also teased "the next chapter" at Blizzard at the end of the video, which will be revealed at the four separate livestreams starting this week.

"For 35 years, Blizzard has been shaped by the worlds we build and the players who bring them to life. You’ve fought through World of Warcraft, battled in Diablo, played your cards in Hearthstone, and held the line in Overwatch. We’ve come a long way together. And now, the next chapter begins," Blizzard said.

"Over the next few weeks, each world will showcase what comes next. If these games mean something to you, we’d love to see you there. These aren’t updates in isolation. They’re part of where Blizzard is heading — together with the players who’ve been here all along."

Blizzard: The Next Chapter - YouTube

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The first livestream will be focused on World of Warcraft and is scheduled to air on January 29. The next Overwatch showcase will air on February 4, followed by the Hearthstone showcase on February 9. Finally, the Diablo broadcast will air on February 11.

You can check out the full dates and times below:

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