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Blizzard is reviving StarCraft as an open-world shooter, but it'll be a long wait

Blizzard is reviving StarCraft as an open-world shooter, but it'll be a long waitWorldPing

Announced at BlizzCon 2026, the new StarCraft won't be here until spring 2030.

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