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StarCraft Returns in 2030 as Open-World Shooter
Confirmed
In Short: Blizzard Entertainment has officially confirmed the return of StarCraft with a new open-world shooter set for release in 2030.
Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced the return of StarCraft with a new open-world shooter, set to release in 2030. The game, currently titled simply 'StarCraft,' marks a significant shift from the real-time strategy (RTS) roots of the franchise, with the story continuing roughly 70 years after the events of StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void.
During BlizzCon 2026, the company revealed a cinematic trailer for the game, confirming months of rumors about a return to the franchise after nearly a decade. The game's tagline, 'carry their strength forward,' hints at a continuation of the overall story and universe.
While the game is set for release in 2030, details are still sparse. Blizzard has not yet revealed gameplay mechanics or the official title, only confirming that it will be an open-world shooter. The last new StarCraft game, StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty, was released in 2010, and the previous game, StarCraft: Remastered, came out in 2017.
The announcement was met with enthusiasm from fans, with some expressing excitement and others noting the long wait since the last new game. 'It’s about damn time,' said one commentator, reflecting the anticipation and relief among the StarCraft community.
What's confirmed
- Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced the return of StarCraft with a new open-world shooter, set to release in 2030. The game, currently titled simply 'StarCraft,' marks a significant shift from the real-time strategy (RTS) roots of the franchise, with the story continuing roughly 70 years after the events of StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void.
- During BlizzCon 2026, the company revealed a cinematic trailer for the game, confirming months of rumors about a return to the franchise after nearly a decade. The game's tagline, 'carry their strength forward,' hints at a continuation of the overall story and universe.
- While the game is set for release in 2030, details are still sparse. Blizzard has not yet revealed gameplay mechanics or the official title, only confirming that it will be an open-world shooter. The last new StarCraft game, StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty, was released in 2010, and the previous game, StarCraft: Remastered, came out in 2017.
- The announcement was met with enthusiasm from fans, with some expressing excitement and others noting the long wait since the last new game. 'It’s about damn time,' said one commentator, reflecting the anticipation and relief among the StarCraft community.
What's still developing
- One of the biggest reveals (something that’s been teased over the past couple weeks) is a brand new StarCraft game.
- StarCraft is one of my all-time favorite franchises, largely because of its RTS roots.
- After extensive teasing, Blizzard revealed today that it is in fact making and planning to release a brand new StarCraft open world shooter.
- It’s just entitled StarCraft, and I’m so sorry to say you won’t be able to play it until…2030.
- And thaaaaat’s basically all we know about StarCraft.
- A StarCraft shooter has been rumored for years now, going back to the canceled Ares project in 2019 and more recently as likely this same open-world shooter suggested in a job listing in 2024 led by former Ubisoft developer and Far Cry 5 director Dan Hay.
- “It’s about damn time.” BlizzCon 2026 Liveblog: StarCraft’s open-world shooter, Diablo V’s reveal, and World of Warcraft’s version of Classic Plus The Daily Grind: If you won the lottery, would you spend it on MMO stuff?