Blizzard Unveils 2026 Showcase Schedule (Gaming Information Roundup)

Blizzard Entertainment unveiled the schedule for its 2026 showcase, a multi-part sequence of developer-led livestreams that can ship main bulletins and updates throughout the corporate’s flagship franchises, together with “World of Warcraft,” “Overwatch,” “Hearthstone” and “Diablo.” Rolling out from late January by mid-February, the shows double as a celebration of Blizzard’s thirty fifth anniversary and can provide an early stay up for the long-awaited return of BlizzCon, set for September.

The showcase will consist of 4 franchise-specific spotlights streamed on Blizzard’s YouTube and Twitch channels, starting Jan. 29 with the “World of Warcraft: State of Azeroth” presentation, adopted by devoted occasions for “Overwatch,” “Hearthstone” and “Diablo.” Each livestream is anticipated to incorporate new recreation bulletins, future roadmap particulars and commentary from Blizzard’s improvement groups, underscoring what the corporate describes as a pivotal 12 months for its portfolio.

“Our extraordinarily talented teams have assembled a stellar lineup for our players across our universes,” Blizzard Entertainment president Johanna Faries stated in a press release. She described the showcase as arriving at a “significant moment in time” as Blizzard displays on greater than three many years of historical past whereas laying out its ambitions for the long run, including that the shows characterize “only the start” of what the corporate plans to share within the 12 months forward.

Blizzard additionally launched a commemorative video, “Blizzard: The Next Chapter,” alongside the announcement. The piece appears again on the studio’s historical past by roughly 400 artifacts pulled from Blizzard’s bodily archives, highlighting key releases and moments from the corporate’s 35-year legacy whereas positioning the showcase and BlizzCon’s return as a part of its subsequent period.

NEWLY ANNOUNCED GAMES

Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. has introduced a brand new “Dragon Ball” recreation undertaking titled “Age 1000,” revealing an unique setting and characters created by franchise creator Akira Toriyama. The undertaking was unveiled in the course of the “Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri” occasion and is at present slated for launch in 2027.

According to Bandai Namco, “Age 1000” will introduce a totally new “Dragon Ball” world populated by unique characters designed by Toriyama, increasing the long-running franchise past its present timelines. A reveal trailer debuted alongside the announcement, that includes the primary take a look at a never-before-seen character created particularly for the undertaking.

Additional particulars about “Age 1000” shall be shared throughout Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026, which is able to happen April 18–19 in Los Angeles. The annual fan occasion, now in its sixth 12 months, is positioned as a serious showcase for the franchise throughout video games, playing cards and aggressive play.

This 12 months’s Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour will characteristic a particular announcement stage, together with tournaments for titles together with “Dragon Ball FighterZ,” “Dragon Ball Super Card Game Masters,” “Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World” and its digital counterpart. The occasion can even embody hands-on displays for a number of “Dragon Ball” video games, together with “Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra” and “Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero,” in addition to merchandise and fan experiences.

Bandai Namco has not but disclosed platforms or gameplay particulars for “Age 1000,” with additional data anticipated in the course of the April showcase.