Blizzcon 2021kicked off with a batch of exciting game announcements, headlined by aDiablo 2remaster. The showcase also highlightedDiablo 4,Blizzard Arcade Collection, newWorld of Warcraftupdates, and more.
The long-rumoredDiablo 2remaster was finally shown off following weeks of speculation.Diablo 2 Resurrectedis a full HD remaster of the original game and its expansion,Lord of Destruction. The rerelease will allow players to play the game in its original 2D form. The game is coming this year to PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox with cross-progression.
🔥 🔥 🔥Arise,🔥 Diablo, 🔥🔥 Lord 🔥🔥 of 🔥 🔥🔥 Terror.🔥 🔥🔥 🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/76kxCCMv51
— Diablo (@Diablo)August 04, 2025
Blizzard also gave some new details onDiablo 4. The classic rogue class is coming to the game, a fast character that fights with various bow and arrow abilities.
Blizzard Arcade Collectionis a new retro game bundle that includesThe Lost Vikings,Rock n’ Roll Racing, andBlackthorn. All three classic games are faithful ports with some added features and quality of life improvements, such as saving and loading. The collection will be available on PC via Battle.net, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Introducing the next chapter in Shadowlands, Chains of Domination. ⛓pic.twitter.com/98rS6WisQS
— World of Warcraft (@Warcraft)August 11, 2025
World of Warcraftis getting its first new update since the launch ofShadowlands. The new DLC is calledChains of Destruction, and Blizzard will discuss more details during Blizzcon weekend.World of Warcraft Classicis getting an update as well, a new version of 2007’sBurning Crusadeupdate, which launches in 2021.
Hearthstoneis getting an update calledForged in the Barrens, which brings new cards to the game. In addition, the deckbuilding game is getting a new single-player mode calledMercenaries, which is a take on the roguelike genre.
Unfortunately,Overwatch 2was a no-show at the presentation, but more details on it are coming later this weekend during Blizzcon.
