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"Rest assured that we are just as excited as ever to bring BlizzCon back in future years."
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that BlizzCon, its popular annual gaming convention, will not take place in 2024. The unexpected decision, as declared on Blizzard's official page, was made "after careful consideration."
BlizzCon, an annual event for the gaming community since 2005, showcases Blizzard's major franchises including Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, and Overwatch. The convention has become renowned for providing gamers with exclusive previews, game-related announcements, and thrilling tournaments. Additionally, it offers fans a unique opportunity to connect with game developers, enjoy live concerts, and participate in cosplay competitions.
The iconic event has faced several disruptions in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the 2020 convention being canceled. In 2021, BlizzCon made a return in an online-only format, rebranded as BlizzConline, and was made accessible to everyone for free. The 2022 convention was also canceled amidst a period of legal litigation related to workplace harassment issues faced by Activision Blizzard.
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This new cancellation may disappoint fans who have been eagerly awaiting the event. However, However, Blizzard has provided some hope for the future of the event and for the year 2024, saying, "We’re excited to bring BlizzCon back in future years, and we still have some exciting plans for events in 2024!”
Even without a physical event, Blizzard plans to share updates on its forthcoming launches in the coming months. These include World of Warcraft: The War Within and the first expansion for Diablo IV, titled Vessel of Hatred.
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Blizzard has clarified in a statement provided to PC Gamer that the decision to cancel BlizzCon 2024 was made independently and was not influenced by Microsoft. "This is a Blizzard decision," a representative stated. They further explained, "While we have great things to share in 2024, the timing just doesn’t line up for one single event at the end of the year.”
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