In a shocking announcement, Blizzard has cancelled its annual BlizzCon 2024 conference for the gaming community. Despite this, the company is still planning to celebrate Warcraft’s 30th anniversary with several global events and will participate in other industry conventions such as Gamescom. Blizzard reassured fans that they plan to bring back BlizzCon in future years.
The cancellation of BlizzCon was not taken lightly by the company, who stated that it is a special event that they hold dear. However, they have decided to prioritize the health and safety of their employees and attendees due to the ongoing pandemic.
In addition to canceling BlizzCon, Blizzard also shared some exciting news about their upcoming video games. They will be releasing more details about World of Warcraft: The War Within and the first expansion of Diablo IV, Vessel of Hatred. While these games won’t be showcased at BlizzCon, fans can still expect plenty of announcements and updates from the company throughout 2024.
Blizzard has also announced that they will be hosting global events throughout 2024 to celebrate Warcraft’s anniversary. These events may be different from past BlizzCons but they promise to have the same spirit of celebration and community. Players can still look forward to learning more about new features for their favorite games like Diablo IV, Overwatch, and Warcraft Rumble through live broadcasts from the company’s universes.
Overall, while BlizzCon may not be happening this year, fans can rest assured that there are plenty of exciting things coming from the company in 2024.