STARCRAFT

STARCRAFT is Blizzard's new story-driven open-world shooter set in the Koprulu Sector. Instead of commanding armies from a bird's-eye view, the game brings the world of Terrans, Zerg and Protoss down to ground level. The story picks up around 70 years after StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void.

Blizzard unveiled the project at BlizzCon 2026 with the cinematic “Dominion”. The film follows a recruit on the way to becoming a Marine and sets a harsh military tone, but does not yet show any real gameplay.

STARCRAFT is set to release in Spring 2030. Blizzard has not yet named a specific release date. The announcement was already made at BlizzCon 2026, setting the planned release window unusually early.

No target platforms have been officially announced for STARCRAFT yet. It remains unclear whether the open-world shooter will come to PC, Xbox, PlayStation or other systems.

For this entry, the series moves from the classic real-time strategy format to a story-driven open-world shooter. Creative Director Dan Hay describes the current direction as a single-player experience with a complete story that has a beginning, middle and end. A seasonal live-service model is not the focus.

STARCRAFT is designed as a third-person shooter. Alongside more tightly guided missions, the open world is meant to offer room for exploration. Blizzard wants to preserve the clear differences between Terrans, Zerg and Protoss, as well as the series’ rough “Interstellar Western” atmosphere.