# Blizzard's Classic Games Revival

> Blizzard revives Heroes of the Storm after six years to signal old Blizzard's return.
- Title: Blizzard's Classic Games Revival · Pcgamer | Shortify
- Summary: Blizzard revives Heroes of the Storm after six years to signal old Blizzard's return. blizzard, heroes of the storm, starcraft · reported by Pcgamer.
- Keywords: blizzard, heroes of the storm, starcraft, world of warcraft, diablo, blizzcon, xal'atath, forbidden kingdom, Blizzard's, Classic, Games, Revival
- Source: Pcgamer — https://pcgamer.com/games/rts/does-blizzards-revival-of-its-classic-games-signal-a-return-of-the-old-blizzard
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: blizzard, heroes of the storm, starcraft, world of warcraft, diablo, blizzcon, xal'atath, forbidden kingdom
## Blizzard's old identity
Millennial gamers haunt 'old Blizzard' as a more competent, creative, and virtuous version of today's company.
## BlizzCon 2026 announcements
Blizzard revealed World of Warcraft: Forever, Diablo 5, and an open world shooter in StarCraft at BlizzCon 2026.
## Heroes of the Storm revival
Blizzard announced Heroes of the Storm would welcome WoW big-bad Xal'atath as a new playable character after six years.
## Xal'atath reveal trailer
Xal'atath Reveal Trailer for Heroes of the Storm was released on YouTube.
## Community reaction
HOTS players feel betrayed but get a nostalgia rush from complaining about Xal'atath's overtuned mechanics.
## Warcraft 3: Reforged
Warcraft 3: Reforged received updates including Forsaken Kingdom DLC after a 2020 launch with criticism.
## Diablo 3 maintenance
Diablo 3 was put into unofficial maintenance mode with no new content after Diablo 4's 2023 release.
## Blizzard's corporate balance
Blizzard prioritizes Diablo 4 and Diablo 5 over legacy games to maximize profits and satisfy shareholders.
## Heart still beats
Blizzard shows limited care for legacy games, but some oxygen may reach the games players love.
## Key takeaway

Blizzard revives Heroes of the Storm after six years, showing a commitment to legacy games despite corporate pressures.