The Latest Breaking News from Blizzard

Controversial Overwatch character to be redesigned after fan backlash

Even the character's voice actor called for a redesign.

Creative Bloq · Feb 10

Overwatch to redesign Anran as Blizzard responds to the VA's criticism — aligning her in-game appearance with expectations

Blizzard has confirmed it is discussing changes to the new Overwatch hero Anran after criticism from fans and voice actor Fareeha Anderson over the character’s in-game appearance.

Windows Central · Feb 10

Blizzard yields, new Overwatch hero Anran will be redesigned after players complained about everyone looking like Kiriko: "We agree she can be even better"

The devs are working on making her more distinct

GamesRadar · Feb 10

Blizzard is hiring a game engineer focusing on vehicle simulation — will we be driving Siege Tanks in the StarCraft shooter?

Blizzard's mysterious StarCraft shooter project is picking up fresh rumors lately, as new career opportunities hint at possible gameplay directions.

Windows Central · Feb 9

A second StarCraft revival is reportedly in development at Arc Raiders publisher Nexon, but it's got nothing to do with Blizzard's long-rumored shooter

Hell, it's about two times

GamesRadar · Feb 9

Hearthstone's own take on the Cataclysm is the ultimate reset

As part of Blizzard’s 35th Anniversary celebrations, Hearthstone is shattering the timeline with its upcoming expansion: Cataclysm.

Windows Central · Feb 9

'Overwatch' just hit its highest player base on Steam PC since launch — passing Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty

All it needed was a flying kitty. Overwatch is so back, as the kids say.

Windows Central · Feb 8

Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo studio Blizzard Entertainment hits 35 years old — marks its first milestone under Microsoft Gaming

Blizzard Entertainment is celebrating its 35th anniversary.

Tom’s Hardware · Feb 8

New Overwatch VA shouts out the subreddit that's been waiting 8 years for his character to become playable: "Search and destroy"

Turns out the Emre hopium wasn't hopium after all

GamesRadar · Feb 7

Blizzard insists its Overwatch rebrand isn't "us trying to admit there was a failure," it's about easing fears over "when it's going to get replaced by Overwatch 3"

"It was a necessary period of challenge"

GamesRadar · Feb 6