Blizzard Entertainment has officially unveiled the tune-in dates for its highly anticipated 2026 showcase—a pivotal event series that promises to deliver major game launch announcements across its most iconic franchises.
Celebrating 35 years of influence in the gaming industry, Blizzard is set to engage its global community with a series of developer-led presentations highlighting updates for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Diablo.
The announcement also marks the much-awaited return of BlizzCon this September, reinforcing the company's dedication to both its legacy and its ambitious future. To mark this extraordinary milestone, Blizzard President Johanna Faries shared, "Our incredibly talented teams have curated an impressive line-up for fans across all of our universes.
This showcase is especially meaningful as it reflects on our storied 35-year history while looking forward to what’s next.
The upcoming spotlight events are just the beginning of what players can expect from our games this year, and we are eager to bring these moments to the community." Blizzard’s 2026 showcase event series features a detailed schedule, with each game receiving its own dedicated spotlight streamed live on the publisher’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.
The line-up is as follows: - January 29, 9:00 a.m.
PST: “World of Warcraft State of Azeroth” on the World of Warcraft YouTube and Twitch channels. - February 4, 10:00 a.m.
PST: “Overwatch Spotlight” on the Overwatch YouTube and Twitch channels. - February 9, 9:30 a.m.
PST: “Hearthstone Spotlight” on the Hearthstone YouTube and Twitch channels. - February 11, 2:00 p.m.
PST: “Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight” on the Diablo YouTube and Twitch channels. Beyond new content reveals and updates, Blizzard unveiled “Blizzard: The Next Chapter,” a commemorative video chronicling the company’s evolution and enduring legacy.
Showcasing around 400 historical artifacts from Blizzard’s archives, the video invites players to reflect on memorable moments, milestone releases, and the ongoing story with the community at its heart. As Blizzard Entertainment prepares to celebrate its 35th anniversary, these showcase events underscore the publisher's continued commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across all platforms.
With the return of BlizzCon and exclusive developer insights for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Diablo, 2026 promises to be a landmark year for Blizzard fans and the gaming industry at large.
Stay tuned on Blizzard's official streaming channels to catch every announcement and firsthand reveal as the studio opens a new chapter in its celebrated history. Source: Activision-Blizzard
Celebrating 35 years of influence in the gaming industry, Blizzard is set to engage its global community with a series of developer-led presentations highlighting updates for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Diablo.
The announcement also marks the much-awaited return of BlizzCon this September, reinforcing the company's dedication to both its legacy and its ambitious future. To mark this extraordinary milestone, Blizzard President Johanna Faries shared, "Our incredibly talented teams have curated an impressive line-up for fans across all of our universes.
This showcase is especially meaningful as it reflects on our storied 35-year history while looking forward to what’s next.
The upcoming spotlight events are just the beginning of what players can expect from our games this year, and we are eager to bring these moments to the community." Blizzard’s 2026 showcase event series features a detailed schedule, with each game receiving its own dedicated spotlight streamed live on the publisher’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.
The line-up is as follows: - January 29, 9:00 a.m.
PST: “World of Warcraft State of Azeroth” on the World of Warcraft YouTube and Twitch channels. - February 4, 10:00 a.m.
PST: “Overwatch Spotlight” on the Overwatch YouTube and Twitch channels. - February 9, 9:30 a.m.
PST: “Hearthstone Spotlight” on the Hearthstone YouTube and Twitch channels. - February 11, 2:00 p.m.
PST: “Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight” on the Diablo YouTube and Twitch channels. Beyond new content reveals and updates, Blizzard unveiled “Blizzard: The Next Chapter,” a commemorative video chronicling the company’s evolution and enduring legacy.
Showcasing around 400 historical artifacts from Blizzard’s archives, the video invites players to reflect on memorable moments, milestone releases, and the ongoing story with the community at its heart. As Blizzard Entertainment prepares to celebrate its 35th anniversary, these showcase events underscore the publisher's continued commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across all platforms.
With the return of BlizzCon and exclusive developer insights for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Diablo, 2026 promises to be a landmark year for Blizzard fans and the gaming industry at large.
Stay tuned on Blizzard's official streaming channels to catch every announcement and firsthand reveal as the studio opens a new chapter in its celebrated history. Source: Activision-Blizzard
