September 27th 2024.
In the world of gaming, there are few franchises as iconic as StarCraft. This real-time strategy game first debuted in 1998 and captured the hearts of gamers everywhere. However, over the past decade, it seems that StarCraft has been somewhat neglected by its creators, Blizzard.
Despite a sequel in 2010 and a remastered version of the original game in 2017, StarCraft has not seen much love from Blizzard in recent years. Fans have been eagerly waiting for a new project, and it seems that their hopes may finally be reignited.
According to reports, Blizzard is currently in the process of developing a new StarCraft action game spin-off. This spin-off will be led by none other than Far Cry veteran, Dan Hay. If you're unfamiliar with Hay, he's known for his work on games like Far Cry 3, 4, and 5, as well as spin-offs such as Blood Dragon and Primal.
The news of a new StarCraft game is both exciting and surprising, as Blizzard has attempted to create a shooter spin-off in the past with little success. In fact, their most famous attempt, StarCraft: Ghost, was announced back in 2002 but never actually materialized. Another project, codenamed Ares, was reportedly cancelled in 2019.
But it seems that Blizzard is determined to make a shooter spin-off a reality this time, with Hay at the helm. In an interview with IGN, journalist Jason Schreier, who has written a book on the rise and fall of Blizzard, revealed that the company is "incubating" a new StarCraft shooter.
While Schreier acknowledges that Blizzard has a history of cancelling games, he believes that this project is currently in development. Hay's involvement in the project also adds credibility to the news, as he recently joined Blizzard after leaving Ubisoft in 2021.
It's unclear how long this new StarCraft shooter has been in development, but considering the long and troubled history of StarCraft: Ghost, it's best to approach this news with some skepticism. However, fans of the franchise can't help but feel hopeful for the future of StarCraft.
In the meantime, Blizzard is gearing up for the release of the first expansion for Diablo 4, Vessel Of Hatred, on October 8. It's clear that the company has a lot on their plate, but the possibility of a new StarCraft game has fans buzzing with excitement.
Could this new spin-off possibly resemble Hay's previous work on Far Cry 3? Only time will tell. In the meantime, fans can keep up with the latest news and updates by following Blizzard on social media and signing up for their newsletter. And who knows, maybe one day we'll be able to explore the StarCraft universe in a whole new way.
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