Blizzard's annual convention, BlizzCon typically features s on Blizzard games as well as cosplay contests, competitions, trailers, and a performance from a major band. Performances in the past have included Metallica, Muse, Foo Fighters, Blink-182, Ozzy Osbourne, and more, although so far there is no word on musical entertainment for 2023. The highlight of the convention for many, however, is the prospect of getting new announcements and even gameplay demonstrations for Blizzard's latest titles.

BlizzCon 2023 Dates & Location

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BlizzCon 2023 will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on November 3 and 4, 2023. As of right now, hotel blocks in the area are available but ticketing for BlizzCon is not open yet. Blizzard plans on providing more information regarding ticketing information and details about the event sometime in June. These tickets historically sell out very quickly once they are made available, and the studio recommends interested fans follow the official Blizzard Entertainment Twitter to stay up to date with information.

What To Expect From BlizzCon 2023

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BlizzCon is a place where the Blizzard fanbase can congregate and enjoy playing games and connecting with friends. The occasion is one that provides a lot of opportunities for people to share experiences with cosplay events, game competitions, and musical performances. Blizzard will hold s discussing its games and future plans for each, and Q&A periods with developers are generally held. Blizzard paraphernalia and merchandise is commonly on sale throughout the period, with many unique items exclusive to the event.

More information on competitions, cosplay, and what types of s will be held is expected to be announced this summer 2023. BlizzCon will be live-streamed for at least a portion of the convention, similar to how it was done for BlizzConline in 2021. Many in-game rewards are typically offered in various Blizzard games, such as special mounts for World of Warcraft, which have been offered in the past.

Blizzards Current Active Games To Be Discussed

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A primary focus of BlizzCon is to give Blizzard an opportunity to discuss things coming up with its games and announce any new projects in development. The major franchises within Blizzard will feature s and information about what is coming up next for each of the titles including roaps for content updates. There is also a new game in development that could have further information revealed during the event. Blizzard's current active catalog of games includes the following:

  • World of Warcraft
  • World of Warcraft Classic
  • Overwatch 2
  • Diablo 4
  • Diablo 3
  • Diablo Immortal
  • Diablo 2: Resurrected
  • Heroes of the Storm
  • Hearthstone
  • Starcraft 2
  • Starcraft Remastered
  • Warcraft 3
  • Warcraft Arclight Rumble
  • Blizzard Arcade Collection

Each of these could be discussed during the two-day BlizzCon event, as well as any new projects in development.

Game Announcement Predictions For BlizzCon 2023

Diablo 4 Lilith

Diablo 4 will have just launched in June 2023 but will undoubtedly have news to talk about regarding seasonal content for the game and battle information. Developers could also use this time to talk about any other changes they need to make to the game, expansions planned, or even simply discuss the success or failure of the game launch.

Overwatch 2 has been under ongoing development since its release last fall and will be a major topic of discussion at the event. Recent changes to its now-canceled PvE Hero mode and a calendar of changes throughout the next year were given during a live-stream event. BlizzCon's timing will line up with some of the major content drops anticipated for the game as per its redesigned roap.

World of Warcraft will be about to release its massive patch 10.2 and Season 3 content for Dragonflight with another new zone and raid added to the game as well as many more features and content. The massive MMORPG has often taken center stage at BlizzCon and, with this new content scheduled to be coming shortly after the 2023 event, will likely do so again.

Blizzard's New Survival Game Could Make Its Debut

Blizzard Entertainment's new survival game shows off a unique fantasy setting

For the past few years, Blizzard Entertainment has been working on a new survival game in a fantasy setting, possibly titled Odyssey. There has not been much information given yet regarding this game, but BlizzCon would be a very good opportunity for an all-new addition to premiere to the world with more information, a solidified title, and, hopefully even a release window for the game.

Finally having another BlizzCon event is an exciting prospect and Blizzard developers are sure to have a lot of information to share with the community regarding each of their games, and possibly new ones. While it hasn't been explicitly stated, the Convention will likely feature many online events as well for those who are unable to attend in person. Blizzard will be announcing more information on what to expect from BlizzCon 2023 sometime in June and tickets will most likely go on sale around that time as well, but fans should keep an eye on Blizzard's Twitter to be sure.

Source: Blizzard Entertainment/Twitter

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