Blizzard Entertainment has been known for its three pillars – Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo – for a very long time. The idea of adding a new franchise to its storied, yet conservative repertoire felt closer to a hopeful dream than reality. At BlizzCon 2014, Blizzard caused ripples across the gaming world when Overwatch was announced.

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The project in mind, and the next chapter in Blizzard's story, is being described by the recruitment post on the company's website as a survival game for PC and consoles. One wonders if this project would have been unveiled at BlizzCon 2022 prior to its cancellation, but given the modesty of its announcement, signs point that the game is still several years away.

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No title is attached to the project, and nothing is known about the game outside its genre, but the article speaks of joining a collaborative team of experienced developers at the early stages of a new project in a new world. Given the tumultuous state of Blizzard Entertainment following the harassment allegations pitted against the company last June, as well as its recent acquisition by Microsoft, the announcement of this project is likely meant to provide Blizzard fans with a reassuring sneak peek into the years to come.

There are a lot of possible directions that Blizzard might take with this project. A survival game not unlike Valheim coupled with Blizzard's iconic art style would be a match made in heaven. Alternatively, the project could have a bigger focus on crafting and a calmer gameplay loop of sandbox survival games such as Minecraft.

After Blizzard's streak of delays and cancellations in the wake of recent controversies, this project represents a breath of fresh air for the company. A promise of untapped potential if Blizzard Entertainment can course-correct under Microsoft's wing. With Bobby Kotick likely being on his way out, the bulk of the game's development will take place within the new regime. What that might bring or entail for now belongs solely in the realm of speculation.

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Source: Blizzard