BlizzCon has concluded, and it brought exciting revelations across various Blizzard games. Here's a summary of what was unveiled at the event:

World of Warcraft:

• A new saga, "Worldsoul Saga," spans over the next three expansions: "The War Within," "Midnight," and "The Last Titan."
• "The War Within" explores the Heart of Azeroth, involving interactions with the Earthen and Nerubians, set for a 2024 release.
• "Midnight" sees a return to Quel'thalas, as players stand with the forces of light to banish the shadow of the Void from Azeroth.
• "The Last Titan" witnesses the return of Titans to Azeroth at Ulduar in Northrend.
• The introduction of a new continent, Khaz Algar, and the major city of the Nerubians, Azj-Kahet.
• Eight new dungeons and an 8-boss raid at launch.
• "Delves," outdoor world experiences accommodating 1-5 players, regardless of their roles.
• "Warbands" for account-wide unlocks.
• "Hero Talents," a 10-talent mini-tree, offering access to 2 out of 3 options per spec.

WoW Classic:

• A new way to play, "WoW Classic Hardcore," is coming next year.
• "Season of Discovery" offers a level cap of 25, allowing players to discover abilities to alter their class, such as Tanking Warlocks and Healing Mages.
• "Season of Discovery" launches on November 30, with no PTR.
• "Cataclysm Classic" announced.

Diablo IV:

• Expansion "Vessel of Hatred" is slated for late 2024, with a campaign centered on the fate of Mephisto.
• A new region, "Torajan Jungle."
• Introduction of a new class not seen in the Diablo franchise.
• "Malignant Rings" arrive next week.
• "Abattoir of Zir," a new activity for level 100 players, launches on December 5.
• "Midwinter Blight Holiday Event" kicks off on December 12 for three weeks.
• Season 3 features "The Gauntlet Leader Board."

Hearthstone:

• "Catch Up Packs" allow players to receive cards from the past five expansions based on their collection.
• "Excavate" keyword provides Treasures when played.
• "Duos mode" expected in 2024.
• During Duos, players have individual boards and Tavern Tiers but share a health pool and armor.
• Card-passing feature available in Duos mode.

Overwatch:

• "Overwatch 2" introduces a new Tank Hero, "Mauga," equipped with double rail guns, an unstoppable charge, and abilities to reinforce teammates and trap enemies.
• New PvP game mode, "Clash," features teams fighting for 5 points back and forth. The first Clash map, "Hanaoka," is a remake of Hanamura.
• Rework of competitive rewards.
• Three more heroes are expected in 2024, including a new Damage Hero "Venture" and a new Support Hero codenamed "Space Ranger" from the Mars Colony.
• Seasonal updates and new ranks announced.

These exciting announcements have sparked anticipation among fans and players across the Blizzard universe.

On Friday, November 3, the annual BlizzCon event commenced with an opening ceremony, during which Blizzard unveiled several announcements.

Phil Spencer and Xbox

The General Manager of Microsoft's gaming division, Phil Spencer, graced the event and shared with the audience that "Microsoft will aid Blizzard in continuing to build upon the reputation it has cultivated."

"Blizzard holds a unique position in the gaming industry, and throughout its history, they have been pioneers, innovating and perfecting numerous aspects of the gaming world. Many of you in the audience today have been a part of this incredible journey."

Phil Spencer

"Our commitment at Xbox is to bring more outstanding games to a broader audience in more locations. With Blizzard now a part of Xbox, we intend to nurture what has made Blizzard truly exceptional."

Phil Spencer

According to Spencer, Microsoft is poised to enhance the studio's capabilities, fostering a culture of trust, engagement, and collaboration, to enable them to continue excelling.

Overwatch 2

At BlizzCon, Blizzard unveiled a new tank hero for Overwatch 2, Mauga. 

Mauga is set to join the game on December 5, coinciding with the launch of Season 8. Additionally, Overwatch 2 is set to introduce three new heroes, an upgraded competitive mode, and fresh gaming modes in 2024.

Diablo 4

Blizzard officially announced the first expansion for Diablo IV, known as "Vessel of Hatred."

"Vessel of Hatred extends the grim narrative initiated in Diablo IV, revealing the sinister plans of Mephisto, the main antagonist, concerning Sanctuary."

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This expansion ushers in new gameplay mechanics, fresh challenges, and an entirely novel character class not previously seen in the Diablo universe. Players can also look forward to a new weekly trial experience, "The Gauntlet," pitting players against each other by class. Additionally, Blizzard is set to introduce five unique rings in the upcoming week, granting players the power of the "Season of the Malignant."

On December 5, Diablo IV is slated to introduce a preview of the Occultist and commence the six-week season-ending event known as the "Abattoir of Zir."

Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble

During the presentation, Blizzard introduced the next expansion for the card game Hearthstone, titled "Showdown in the Badlands." This expansion, themed around the Wild West, is scheduled for release on November 14.

As for Warcraft Rumble, Blizzard unveiled another trailer for the game, which was released on November 2.

World of Warcraft

The World of Warcraft franchise received a plethora of announcements. Blizzard announced three new DLCs for World of Warcraft and confirmed that "Cataclysm" would be integrated into World of Warcraft Classic in the coming year.

These three expansions will be consolidated under the "Worldsoul Saga" series, commencing with the "The War Within" expansion in 2024, followed by the "Midnight" and "The Last Titan" parts of the saga.

The expansion will also introduce "Delves," new "small-scale" world instances where players can either venture alone or collaborate with up to four friends, along with an NPC ally.

In regard to Classic WoW, Blizzard is set to launch servers featuring the "World of Warcraft: Cataclysm" expansion in the first half of 2024, accompanied by the unveiling of a cinematic trailer for the expansion during the event.

Blizzard fans eagerly anticipate BlizzCon each year, as it serves as the stage for the studio's most significant announcements. Typically, these announcements revolve around the studio's major games, with occasional insights into new projects. However, this time around, things are a bit different.

BlizzCon is right on the horizon, scheduled for this week from November 3 to November 5, 2023 (Friday to Sunday).

The BlizzCon 2023 schedule is structured as follows:

November 3

21:00 – Opening Ceremony

23:30 – World of Warcraft: Future Plans

November 4 

00:30 – Overwatch 2: In-Depth Look

01:30 – World of Warcraft Classic: Future Developments

02:30 – Hearthstone: What Lies Ahead

03:30 – Warcraft Rumblings

22:00 – World of Warcraft: In-Depth Exploration

23:30 – Overwatch 2: What's on the Horizon

November 5

00:30 – Diablo IV: Fireside Chats

02:45 – Community Night

04:15 – LE SSERAFIM Performance​

As we can observe, World of Warcraft takes the central stage at the event with three "Future Plans" presentations, each dedicated to different aspects. It's somewhat surprising that Diablo 4, Blizzard's recent game, is receiving relatively less attention.

The forthcoming chapter in the World of Warcraft saga is on the verge of being revealed at BlizzCon 2023, and it appears that players may have received their most substantial leak to date regarding the new expansion. While the Dragonflight narrative is approaching its fiery climax with Fyrakk's impending assault on the World Tree, whispers of the next World of Warcraft expansion have been circulating quietly in the background. Leaks and speculations have revolved around concepts such as Light and Void, a primordial, untouched landscape devoid of modern civilization, the art of stormriding, and even the intriguing notion of "tall dwarves."

A significant portion of these rumors originated from the Public Test Realms for Patch 10.2. World of Warcraft players stumbled upon references to Titan Keepers embarking on ill-fated expeditions to the lost continent of Avaloren in Azeroth's distant past. According to the writings of Watcher Perethales, Prime Designate Odyn sought to pursue a group of heretics to Avaloren, but their defenses proved insurmountable for Odyn's forces. When coupled with the acquisition of a dinosaur pet from the Titan-themed time rift in Patch 10.1.5, it becomes evident that Blizzard has been subtly building up to a Titan-themed expansion.

However, the recent leak shared on the official World of Warcraft subreddit by user Upset-Setting-501 has lent significant credence to the notion that Avaloren will be the setting for the next World of Warcraft expansion. This leak not only seems to confirm Avaloren as the new continent available for exploration but also validates the connection between the datamined Algarian Stormrider mount and an associated World of Warcraft achievement, signifying its relevance to the upcoming expansion. Additionally, an astute player named cinamonjackz pointed out the architectural similarities between the structures in the leaked image and the BlizzCon props currently in preparation.

With Dragonflight's history of key art leaks days before BlizzCon, the window for credible leaks within the World of Warcraft community has indeed opened. While the official title of the next expansion remains a mystery, the most credible names being considered are Stormbreak and Storms of Avaloren. If we connect the recent image leak with earlier speculations, players might anticipate the introduction of the Algaren as a new playable race, available to both Horde and Alliance, resembling tall, stone-skinned dwarves.

If these leaks prove accurate, Khaz Algar is expected to become the new capital city, and the continent of Avaloren will launch with four playable zones. The surge in popularity of Augmentation Evokers from Dragonflight may lead to the introduction of more support specs in the new expansion, though some players are concerned that this may come at the expense of modern Enhancement, Arcane, and Survival playstyles. Fans can look forward to learning more during the opening ceremony at BlizzCon 2023, where Chris Metzen will make a return to the stage for the first time since 2015.

The intriguing question arises: do these decorations hint at the next expansion, or do they signify something else entirely? Observers have noted that certain architectural details bear a striking resemblance to those featured in the Temporal Conflux, the central hub of the Bronze Dragonflight in Thaldraszus. This leads to the possibility that these props could be intended for use in the "Corridor of Time" section within Hall D at BlizzCon.

In anticipation of the upcoming BlizzCon event scheduled for November 3-4, 2023, Blizzard is preparing to introduce the BlizzCon Collection, featuring a wide range of enticing digital rewards and in-game treasures. What's even more exciting is that BlizzCon 2023 will offer free live streaming of all BlizzCon Arena content, a word rarely associated with Blizzard. Furthermore, subtitles will be available in various languages, including European Spanish, German, French, Korean, and Mandarin.

Both new and long-time fans will have the opportunity to acquire fantastic items for World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, Overwatch 2, Hearthstone, and Warcraft Rumble. Here are the available bundles for purchase:

EPIC PACK

By purchasing this bundle, you'll not only receive items from multiple games but also enjoy a 10% discount on one item in the Blizzard Gear Store (subject to restrictions). The Epic Pack includes:

• World of Warcraft: Dragonflight: featuring the new Ysergle pet and the Chilling Celebration Banner toy
• Diablo IV: containing the formidable Lapisvein Mount, the Cobalt Ensign Mount Trophy, and the Demon-Mother Countenance Mount Trophy
• Overwatch 2: offering 1,000 credits, a Murky weapon charm, and a mystery name card
• Hearthstone: presenting a BlizzCon 2023 cardback, 5 Standard packs, and 5 Golden Standard packs
• Warcraft Rumble: showcasing the Murloc Kobold portrait and unique skins

LEGENDARY PACK

The Legendary Pack includes everything from the Epic Pack, plus:

• World of Warcraft: Dragonflight: featuring the Bound Blizzard flying mount
• Diablo IV: including the fearsome Midnight Harness Mount Armor and a Premium Battle Pass redeemable for any season
• Overwatch 2: offering the Drowned Warrior Sigma Epic skin and a Season 7 Premium Battle Pass
• Hearthstone: unveiling a mystery Signature Legendary card
• Warcraft Rumble: featuring the Murloc Tower skin

These exciting bundles ensure that both new and veteran Blizzard fans will find something special to enhance their gaming experience.