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In the next content update, take the next step in thwarting the forces of the Void—hunting down their leaders and uncovering new sources of power. Players will also face a new single-boss raid in Sporefall and Turbulent Timeways returns with Dragonflight dungeons and a new slate of rewards.
The Gray Skies of Gilneas won’t put a damper on your style when you visit the May Trading Post. Take part in a variety of activities to earn this month’s reward— get the Ensemble: Pyrewood Rebel Streetwear transmog set.
Champion the orphaned when you give back to the children of Azeroth during Children's Week—take an orphan under your wing and show them what the hero's life is like!
Flex your muscle and push back against the Void in the Midnight 12.0.5 content update, Joyous Journeys are alive and well in Mists of Pandaria Classic, and get your Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Housing decor item when you catch participating Twitch streams.
The 12.0.5 patch launch was not up to our standards, and we know this disrupted your time and caused justified frustration.
Watch any eligible World of Warcraft stream on Twitch.tv from April 23 at 3:00 pm PDT until May 21 at 3:00 pm PDT to claim the Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Housing decor item.
Engage in new activities, experience more of the story in Midnight, and earn more loot as the efforts to push back the forces of the Void and their agents continue. You’ll undertake new Void Assaults, disrupt powerful Ritual Sites, get a boost with Voidforge, group up for Decor Duels, and more.
The 12.0.5 content update arrives to World of Warcraft on April 21.
The mystical lands of Pandaria are swirling with danger. Stalwart champions in World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic, take advantage of the Joyous Journeys experience buff to enhance your odyssey through Azeroth, increasing experience gains by 50% up to level 90!
Here you will find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to World of Warcraft: Midnight, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Season of Discovery, Burning Crusade Classic, WoW Classic Era, and Hardcore.
Get ready to flex your muscle in Midnight as the efforts to push back against the Void continue on April 21 with the 12.0.5 content update, the Overlords of Outland content update is on the horizon for Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition, Joyous Journeys comes to Mists of Pandaria Classic, and more.
Aid domanaar Decimus to build a Voidforge to empower your gear and take your adventures further with the use of Ascendant Voidcores and Nebulous Voidcores.
Lift your spirits and take a break from all the serious threats the Void and their agents present with a little team vs team hide-and-seek in the 12.0.5 content update. Don the guise of a random Decor Item or seek them out in this fast-paced duel for fun—and some new rewards.
The battle for Outland heats up on May 14 as WoW Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition: Overlords of Outland launches globally on all realms at 3:00 PM PDT / 23:00 BST—take the fight to Illidan Stormrage’s lieutenants, brave two new raids, and chase new rewards across the shattered world of Outland.
The road to CATACLYSM starts with free rewards, new balance changes, and a whole lot of fire.
Get your first look at fiery new cards, earth-shaking mechanics, and Deathwing’s explosive return to the Tavern.
Here are the upcoming changes to the Core Set and a look toward the next year of Hearthstone.
OWCS 2026 Season: Competitive Details
Check out the latest balance changes for Hearthstone, Arena, and Battlegrounds.
Game director Aaron Keller kicks off the new year by walking you through the thought process behind Season 20’s biggest changes and the tune-ups inspired by your feedback.
Check out all of the Hearthstone updates coming alongside the Echoes of the Infinite Mini-Set!
To kick off 2026, the Overwatch Comms team wants to hear from you! Rally behind your favorite topic—or pitch us a new one—to influence future Weekly Recalls.
From Hero shuffling chaos to a molten Mythic and more, Season 20’s midcycle is packed with ways to warm your winter in Overwatch!
New Legendary cards and time-bending mechanics set the stage for the final showdown with Murozond!
‘Tis the season for rewinds, so get jolly with the Community team as they recap the best Weekly Recalls, unwrap the true spirit of regular updates, and make a wish list (with you!) for the future.
Check out this rundown of everything to expect from Hearthstone Esports next year.
Rise to the top and take on the Challenger Tier, an overhaul of the Top 500 leaderboards and high-level competition in Overwatch. Join us as we break down the basics of the new system and how to enjoy the race for glory, even if you’re nowhere near Grandmaster.
The latest balance update for Hearthstone and Battlegrounds is here.
Here’s how to watch and earn rewards during the Hearthstone World Championship.
Preview “The First and Last King” major update, featuring a new Main Quest, two new Subzones, and more.
Console players, rejoice! Join our engineers as they offer a sneak peek of aim assist customization settings heading your way in Season 20 as well as some lesser-known ways to upgrade your controller experience ASAP.
Gather round to hear the tale of the great conqueror Aughild, as told by Leoric to his son, Prince Albrecht.
Harness the power of the High Heavens to beat back the invasion of the lesser evils. Fear Azmodan’s arrival in Season of Divine Intervention.
Bundle up with the first melee DPS Hero, plus a new Winter Wonderland, merry Mythics, Stadium updates, and more in Overwatch 2!
Tune in to our next Developer Update Stream, which will cover Season of Divine Intervention, and earn the Unhilted Striker One-handed Sword cosmetic.
Here are all of the details for upcoming events and features.
Check out all of the changes coming to Battlegrounds, Arena and more.
Here are all the details you need to watch the upcoming stream revealing Battlegrounds Season 12!
The conclusion of the Worldstone storyline nears. Battle through Season of the Harvest, Prodigy’s Path, and more.
An update on the future of the Hearthstone Creator Program.
Hero 45 has finally stepped into the spotlight. Let Vendetta’s design team take you through the journey of bringing Overwatch’s newest damage dealer to life, from her initial concept and backstory to her place within the Hero roster and the overarching universe.
The Overwatch World Cup returns in 2026, bringing with it community and competition that electrifies BlizzCon. Scott Kennedy, associate hero designer and a former pro, shares his experience in OWWC and explains why you should cheer along.
Check out the latest balance updates for Hearthstone, Wild, and Battlegrounds!
Unmask a new mode, Mythic mayhem, lore access, and more in Overwatch’s haunted season that refuses to rest in peace.
OWCS World Finals Viewers Guide
Satisfy your taboo appetites with the Season 46 Battle Pass, earn incredible bounty in the returning Winds of Fortune, and more.
We’re sharing our plan to fix a pair of recent issues.
Ghoulish concoctions and bold tinctures await in Diablo: Drinks, Potions, & Elixirs, a new book from Insight Editions.
Ghoulish concoctions and bold tinctures await in Diablo: Drinks, Potions, & Elixirs, a new book from Insight Editions.
You’re never shy about providing feedback, but how does Team 4 use it? Game Director Aaron Keller explains the philosophy and methodology behind responsive changes and measured futures.
Check out all that's in store and how you can secure your spot for BlizzCon 2026.
Check out all that's in store and how you can secure your spot for BlizzCon 2026.
Check out all that's in store and how you can secure your spot for BlizzCon 2026.
This Halloween, you’re in for a fright as our devs gather ‘round the fire’s light to share tall tales of bluffs, bugs, and crashes, audio breakdowns, and hotly-fixed patches. Keep the lights on or risk Team 4’s curse: maybe you’ll do this tomorrow at work.
For a limited time, earn increased Infernal Compasses and endure more Chaos Waves in Compass to Carnage.
The Bout of Realms returns for you to assemble your most elite allies and rise the ranks.
We will continually update this article with all patches the development team implements for Diablo IV.
Preview the sweeping changes coming to Itemization, Monster combat, and more in the 2.5.0 PTR.
Preview the sweeping permanents changes coming to Itemization, Systems, and more, on both Seasonal and Eternal Realms.
Hallow’s Wake has risen, alongside the Season 45 Battle Pass, Winds of Fortune, and more.
Join members of the development team in the Sanctuary Discord on October 16th to answer your questions in the next Sanctuary Sitdown.
The time for flesh to re-animate and the dead to come live is nigh, adventurer. Hallow’s Wake returns with Howler Hunt, and more.
Faster than a Zerg rush, StarCraft storms into Sanctuary for a limited time.
Gather round to read the prequel to the Flesh Harvest quest, releasing with the next Diablo Immortal major update on September 25.
Discover the rot teeming within the Sharval Wilds, an all-new main quest, and more.
Preview the Flesh Harvest major update, featuring a new Main Quest, full release of the Sharval Wilds Zone, and more.
Earn powerful Chaos Armor, wield fearsome Chaos Perks, and fight in a revamped Infernal Hordes in Season of Infernal Chaos.
Tune in to our next Developer Update Stream, which will cover Season of Infernal Chaos, and earn the Fusillader’s Arc Twitch Drop.
Join the people of Sanctuary in a celebration of the Harvest Season, regale in the Winds of Fortune, and more.
Carve through ranks of the Season 43 Battle Pass, reap bountiful rewards in Winds of Fortune, and more.
Bolster your efforts to claim Horadric Phials with the Seasonal Splendor limited-time boost.
Don powerful Chaos Armor and enhance your abilities with Chaos Perks in the 2.4.0 PTR.
Join members of the development team in the Sanctuary Discord on August 14th to answer your questions in the next Sanctuary Sitdown.
Gather your most formidable allies and rise through the ranks in Bout of Realms, plus earn new Legendary Affixes.
We've reworked Player versus Player with different rewards, shorter matches and Honor contribution! This update also includes bug fixes for matchmaking, daily offers, Anub'arak and more.
Experience the magic of the Warcraft 30th Anniversary celebration firsthand at one of six gatherings around the world. During the months of February through May 2025, we're uniting the Warcraft community in London, Seoul, Toronto, Sydney, São Paulo and Boston.
Defend and support with the ferocity of a bear! Unlock the new shapeshifting Druid of the Claw Mini, during the Winds of Change event, starting on January 8, 2024. When times are tough, it's time to get tough!
Spin to win with Swole Troll, Warcraft Rumble's latest Siege Specialist. Unlock Swole Troll, during the Winds of Change event, starting on January 22, 2024. This cyclonic Mini has one thing on his mind, destroying enemy towers.
Orgrim Doomhammer never backs down from a challenge, especially a Mak'gora! Unlock this Horde and Blackrock Split Leader and the Jinglebold Kobold skin during his event from December 24 - January 2, 2025. That's not even his final form!
We’ve made some balance adjustments to Ragnaros, Ancient of War, Earth and Moon, Faerie Dragon and more. We’ve also adjusted the difficulty for Missions in Moonglade and the Winter Veil – Sleighing Season Quest.
Celebrate the launch of the PC beta with us! Log in for Rewards, get Twitch Drops, check out the Winter Veil event, unlock the new Split Leaders and more!
Burrow underground and plague your enemies with swarms of Carrion Beetles using Anub'arak! Unlock Anub'arak and the Winter Veil player avatar during his event from December 14 - December 23, 2024.
Unlock Malfurion Stormrage between December 4, 2024 and December 13, 2024. This powerful limited-time Mini is the perfect harmony of healing and defense. Shan'do or Shan'don't. There is no try.
Winter Veil is coming to Warcraft Rumble on December 4, 2024. Collect the new Split Leaders, Winter Veil player avatar, Jinglebold Kobold skin and more!
Pilgrim's Bounty is coming to Warcraft Rumble on November 20, 2024. Earn 2 new Minis, player avatar, cosmetics and more!
Collect the first playable split Leader, Sylvanas Windrunner, during a special event in Warcraft Rumble beginning Novermber 13.
It’s a big year for the Warcraft universe, and whether you’re a Hearthstone fan, you’ve joined the chaos in Warcraft Rumble, ventured into the world of Azeroth for the first time in Warcraft: Orcs and Humans, or you’re a World of Warcraft player, there’s something for everyone in our Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct stream. Join us for a celebration as we dip into the mana pool of nostalgia and ca
Watch on Twitch or TikTok to earn new in-game viewership rewards for Hearthstone, Warcraft Rumble, and World of Warcraft.
Get ready to lay siege to the Alliance city of Ironforge! You and a guildmate can battle through Ironforge to earn unique rewards.
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch is live! Read on for more information.
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting.
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch is live! Read on for more information.
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting.
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch is live! Read on for more information.
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting.
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch is live! Read on for more information.
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting.
Heroes of the Storm has just been updated with the patch! Read on for details.
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting.
Heroes of the Storm has just been updated with the patch! Read on for details.
The Diablo Hell’s Ink Tattoo Shop Takeover Tour has reignited! This time, we’re bathing four new cities in ink straight from the Burning Hells—read on to see how you can enter to win a custom Diablo tattoo.
The PTR 2.6 test introduces eight new Rune Words for you to take into the fight against Hell’s armies. Jump into the PTR to experience their might firsthand on January 24 at 10:00 a.m. PST!
Our anniversary event is fast approaching! Prepare to face mysterious cultists and enter a portal into Diablo's past.
The holiday season comes to Sanctuary! From December 16, 11:00 a.m.–February 5, 11:00 a.m. PST you can recover precious gifts from Hell’s Helpers and earn lauded loot.
Sleigh your way through Diablo II: Resurrected this holiday season across 22 Nights of Terror, where frightfully festive gameplay modifiers will rotate daily.
Terror Zones are now live in Diablo II: Resurrected! Experience this new feature in all expansion-enabled online games now and on October 6 when Ladder Season Two begins.
Learn more about our experimental feature, Terror Zones—new, deadly areas in Diablo II: Resurrected that surge with demonic energy, and more coming in our PTR 2.5 test.
The light is calling in Season 27 of Diablo III. Starting on August 26 at 5 p.m. PDT/CEST/KST, you can transform your Legendary items into Sanctified items, collect two new seasonal cosmetic rewards, and more!
Heroes of the Storm has just been updated with the patch! Read on for details.
The Diablo III 2.7.4 PTR testing period begins on July 12 and will run for two weeks. Join us in testing a new seasonal theme, item changes, and more!
We want to let you know about a development change we’re making for Heroes of the Storm.
Explore a variety of updates introduced for console and PC online lobbies in Patch 2.4.3. along with a 50% buff to Magic Find from June 30–July 4.
The Diablo Hell’s Ink tattoo shop takeover tour is your chance to receive a custom tattoo, courtesy of the Burning Hells. Find out how to win!
The Diablo Hell’s Ink tattoo shop takeover tour is your chance to receive a custom tattoo, courtesy of the Burning Hells. Find out how to win!
In celebration of Diablo Immortal’s launch, Skarn’s forces have placed Immortal-themed goodies in Diablo III, Hearthstone, and Call of Duty: Mobile for you to collect!
Diablo III turns 10! Join us in celebrating this remarkably hellish entry to the Diablo storyline.
Read on to learn more about Patch 2.4 balance updates and the official Ladder launch.
Read on to learn more about the new seasonal theme and new balance changes in Patch 2.7.3!
Heroes of the Storm has just been updated with Hero balance changes! Read on for details.
Our two-week PTR testing period for the 2.7.3 update begins on March 10, and we're asking for your help to quell the tides of surging demons.
The upcoming PTR 2.4 test goes live on March 2 and will focus on ladder functionality, Uber Diablo updates, and additional balance changes since our previous PTR.
Heroes of the Storm has just been updated with Hero balance changes! Read on for details.
Discover the exciting new class balance changes, Rune Words, and more the developers are bringing to players in the upcoming Patch 2.4 PTR!
Our anniversary event is fast approaching! Prepare to face mysterious cultists and enter a portal into Diablo's past.
Learn more about itemization, Paragon updates, and the visual effects of Diablo IV in this next Quarterly Developer Update.
Learn more about exciting new changes and features the developers are bringing to players in the upcoming Patch 2.4.
Season 25 is now live! Read on to learn more about Soul Shards and new balance changes in Patch 2.7.2!
Learn more about exciting new changes and optimizations the developers are bringing to players in the upcoming Patch 2.3.
Our two-week PTR testing period for the 2.7.2 update begins on November 4, and we're asking for your help to quell the tides of surging demons.
We collaborated with content creator Dbrunski125 to gather his tips and tricks to prepare your upcoming epic adventures in Diablo II®: Resurrected™.
Diablo II: Resurrected™ is nearly here! Learn all you need to know to get ready for the game's launch on September 23.
Catch up on the cosmic conflict between the High Heavens and Burning Hells before you return to Sanctuary.
Learn more about the Diablo II: Resurrected Early Access & Open Beta. Get all the details and answers to your most pressing questions about these upcoming tests!
Discover how the Diablo III team created this season’s theme and sought to pay homage to the lasting legacy of Diablo II.
We want to let you know about a development change we’re making for StarCraft II.
2020 Ladder Season 3 is now live!
Patch 5.0.3 has arrived. Check out the detail!
Here are some small adjustments we’d like to make to our initial proposals.
Separated from the Swarm, a lone zergling must fight to overcome his own nature to defeat his sinister captors. Check out this excerpt, then download Operation Blind Devil by Cassandra Clarke, the final entry in a new series of StarCraft II short stories to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary.
We’d like to update you all on our thoughts on the state of the game since our last balance patch.
Patch 5.0.2 has arrived. Check out the detail!
Defeated and captured by a formidable opponent, Ghost operative Stone must fight to escape a prison created by his own mind. Check out this excerpt, then download Waking Dreams by E.C. Myers, second in a new series of StarCraft II short stories to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary.
Ten years of StarCraft II. Ten years of truly unforgettable esports.
Ten years of StarCraft II. Ten years of truly unforgettable esports.
Ten years of StarCraft II. Ten years of truly unforgettable esports.
Investigating a strange death among the protoss, High Executor Selendis must face a difficult truth about her people in order to stop an unexpected enemy. Check out this excerpt, then download One People, One Purpose, first in a new series of StarCraft II short stories to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary.
StarCraft II 5.0 patch is one of the game's biggest patches! To celebrate the 10th anniversary, we've made a major update to the game, and check out the details here.
We're celebrating the ten-year anniversary of StarCraft II with War Chest team games, free announcers, new achievements, short stories, retrospectives, and one of the game's biggest patches ever.
To commemorate an incredible decade of comradery in the Koprulu Sector, we’re introducing some player-requested features to the game, along with a few extras we hope you’ll enjoy.
Learn about the multiplayer beta and everything included in the Warcraft® III: Reforged Spoils of War Edition.
Unlock commemorative extras for your favorite Blizzard games and take your BlizzCon viewing to the next level, whether you’re watching at home or on the go.
The real-time strategy classic returns with stunning new visuals in 2019.
The KSL group stage will be held at the KSL Studio in Hyundai Department Store U-PLEX Sinchon Branch with 16 qualifiers!
KSL and a new StarCraft: Remastered update highlight Blizzard Entertainment’s commitment to StarCraft and StarCraft esports
You can now send your friends Blizzard Balance through the Blizzard Shop, making it even easier to give the perfect gift!
This Thursday, join us as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of StarCraft at PAX East!
On March 30 and 31, join us as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of StarCraft with a historic guest list and some awesome hosts!
You asked for it, and we listened: We’re adding support for EUD maps to bring back some of your favorite custom games.
The top six players in the Americas prepare to face off in a StarCraft: Remastered showdown!
Two StarCraft legends share American barbecue and compete in a $25,000 show match at BlizzCon 2017.
StarCraft legend Lee Jae Dong seeks redemption in the Ultimate Title Fight at BlizzCon on Friday at 6:45 p.m. PDT.
New communication enhancements and social features are now live in the Blizzard Battle.net® desktop app! Stay connected through the all-new Social tab, Blizzard Groups, profiles, avatars, player-to-player gifting, and more.
The Grammy Award–winning band will close out BlizzCon the evening of Saturday, November 4. Catch the performance live with the BlizzCon 2017 Virtual Ticket.
With the Blizzard Battle.net mobile app, it’s easier than ever to stay connected with your friends. Download the app today!
