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StarCraft returns as a first-person shooter in 2030
Blizzard abandons real-time strategy roots to transform the legendary sci-fi franchise into an open-world FPS.
In brief
Blizzard abandons real-time strategy roots to transform the legendary sci-fi franchise into an open-world FPS. StarCraft is coming back after a decade, but as a first-person shooter instead of the real-time strategy format that made it famous. Originally reported by Maxim.
StarCraft makes surprise comeback
Blizzard announced a new StarCraft game at Blizzcon, targeting a 2030 release. The legendary sci-fi franchise returns after more than a decade away.
Set decades after Legacy of the Void
The new game takes place years after StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void. Players return to the StarCraft universe but in a completely different format.
Ditching strategy for shooter action
Blizzard is abandoning the real-time strategy format of the originals. The next entry will be a first-person shooter, disappointing longtime fans.
Could pave way for StarCraft III
If the shooter finds success with a new generation, it could expand the franchise. A true RTS sequel like StarCraft III might follow later.
Cinematic trailer hints at scope
The announcement trailer is purely cinematic with no gameplay footage. It suggests an interplanetary world filled with dread and terror.
What matters most
StarCraft is coming back after a decade, but as a first-person shooter instead of the real-time strategy format that made it famous.
