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Blizzcon 2018 Recap

Lots of new info this year! Be sure to read each post, watch videos, and stay tuned for more information as we get it.







World of Warcraft

• World of Warcraft: Classic
  
  
  • WoW Classic is slated for release in the Summer of 2019.
  • Free to anyone with a live subscription.
  • Restoring History: Creating WoW Classic Panel
• New charity pet: - Whomper! Proceeds go to Code.org.
• New WoW Cinematic: "Lost Honor" featuring Saurfang & Anduin.
• Patch 8.1 - Tides of Vengeance and Patch 8.1.5
  
  
  • Kul Tiran Humans & Zandalari Trolls Allied Races were updated to show available classes and racials.
  • Patch 8.1 is slated for release on December 11th, 2018. New raid will not open until early 2019.
  • New in-game cinematic "Terror of Darkshore".
  • Patch 8.1.5 will bring updates to the Darkmoon Faire, Brawler's Guild, Microholidays and more.
  • Warsong Gulch and Arathi Basin Visual Upgrades.
  • Warlords of Draenor Timewalking.
• Patch 8.2 - Rise of Azshara and Beyond
  
  
  • Patch 8.2.5 will update Goblin and Worgen models.
  • Rise of Azshara includes lots of new content with a release date to be determined.
  • Two New Landmasses to explore - Nazjatar and Mechagon.
  • New Mega Dungeon - Mechagon.
  • New Raid - Azshara's Eternal Throne.
  • Gnome and Tauren Heritage Armor.
  • Full World of Warcraft: What's Next Panel
• World of Warcraft: Q & A Panel
• Build a Panel - World Creation in World of Warcraft
• Immersive Sounds of Azeroth
• Battle for Azeroth Cinematics: Expanding the Narrative

Diablo

• Diablo Immortal is a new mobile game that takes place between the stories of Diablo 2 and Diablo 3.
• Diablo Immortal cinematic reveal.
• Gameplay trailer for Diablo Immortal.
• The game will feature 8 zones, 4 instanced dungeons and 6 classes to start. Fully integrated to Battle.net.
  
  
  • Barbarian
  • Crusader
  • Demon Hunter
  • Monk
  • Necromancer
  • Wizard
• Diablo - What's Next Panel
• Diablofans also put together a list of details.
• Diablo Immortal: World And Q&A Panel Recap

Overwatch

• Ashe - A damage dealer with a rifle and dynamite explosives.
• Ashe's origin story showcases her villianous backstory.
• Ashe's introduction video showing her unique skills.
• New animated cinematic short "Reunion" featuring Ashe and McCree.
• Overwatch - What's Next Panel

Hearthstone

• Rastakhan's Rumble is the next expansion.
• Troll themed expansion will feature 135 new cards.
• New keyword card type called Overkill.
• Expansion will release on December 4th, 2018.
• Hearthpwn's Full What's Next Panel Recap, including Card Previews

Heroes of the Storm

• Orphea is the next hero, a character born in the Nexus.
  
  
  • Free to anyone with a BlizzCon or Virtual Ticket
  • Midranged assassin
• Janitor Leoric skin
• Kevin "cloaken" Johnson announcer pack
• Heir of Raven Court cinematic featuring Orphea.
• Heroes of the Storm: What's Next Panel
• Heroes of the Storm: 2019 Gameplay Updates
• Heroes of the Storm Day 1 Recap
• Heroes of the Storm: Deep Dive
• Artist at Work: Bringing Heroes to Life

Warcraft 3: Reforged

• Inside Warcraft III: Reforged Panel Recap
• Warcraft 3:Reforged will fully integrate with modern Battle.net and feature updated models, textures and animations.
• Release is set for sometime in 2019. Can be pre-purchased today.
• There are exclusive items available for other Blizzard titles if you pre-purchase the Spoilers of War edition.
  
  
  • Meatwagon mount in World of Warcraft.
  • Card Back in Hearthstone.
  • 4 Warcraft Heroes in Heroes of the Storm.
  • ...And More!
• A cinematic reveal trailer was released.
• Gameplay trailer showing the before and after with new models and textures.
• Blizzard also released a trailer for The Culling Campaign.
• The official forums for the game are live and the developers are looking for feedback.

Starcraft II

• New Co-op Commander - Zeratul
• Starcraft II: What's Next Panel Recap

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