Blizzard sets StarCraft Returns for 2030 and Diablo 5 for 2029

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PC Gamer reported Blizzard announced StarCraft Returns is slated for 2030 and Diablo 5 for 2029. The outlet said the StarCraft reveal—announced as an open‑world shooter—ended with “STARCRAFT RETURNS 2030,” a detail that tempered initial excitement. PC Gamer called the Diablo 5 date surprising and noted there were 11 years between Diablo 3 and Diablo 4, while Diablo 5 would arrive six years after Diablo 4. The report also quoted Blizzard as saying it wants to “convey confidence in some of our biggest bets coming forward,” and described announcing titles years ahead as increasingly uncommon.

• What happened: PC Gamer reported Blizzard announced StarCraft Returns for 2030 and Diablo 5 for 2029.
• Why it matters: PC Gamer said the late-yearframe on the StarCraft trailer and the long lead times cooled initial excitement and make these announcements notable departures from recent norms.
• Context: PC Gamer noted Diablo 3 and Diablo 4 were 11 years apart, Diablo 5 would be six years after Diablo 4, and described announcing games more than a couple of years ahead as a relic.
• What next: PC Gamer did not report additional confirmed release details or development timelines beyond the 2029 and 2030 dates.