Blizzard Reportedly Working on a AAA/FPS Title, and We Hope It’s in the Diablo Universe

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Blizzard Reportedly Working on a AAA/FPS Title, and We Hope It’s in the Diablo Universe

Blizzard Entertainment is reportedly working on a new AAA first-person shooter (FPS) with role-playing game (RPG) elements. The studio has been an icon in the industry and made blockbuster franchises such as Diablo, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch.

According to various online sources, the project was hinted at by an executive, who briefly listed the unannounced title on his LinkedIn profile. The studio has historically been known to innovate. And while its recent titles have had hiccups, this project could signal an exciting new chapter for the company.

What Kind Of FPS Could Blizzard Make?

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Blizzard has been at the forefront of the gaming industry for decades, delivering classics like Diablo, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch. But the studio has faced some issues. In 2023, following its acquisition by

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, the studio ***** off 1,900 employees and canceled several in-development projects.

Unannounced AAA RPG-FPS Title from Blizzard

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Despite these setbacks, the studio has continued to push forward, working on new expansions for Diablo 4 and World of Warcraft. And with this new RPG-FPS title on the horizon, the studio may be setting the stage for its next major release.

The project, described as an “Unannounced AAA RPG-FPS,” appears to have been in development since April 2024. This was mentioned on the LinkedIn

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of Senior Director of Product Management, Chris McCabe.

Part of me thinks this is the actual overwatch 2 or at least a new IP with those same ideas.

They’re hiring a creative director too.

I hope they make a great game

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Although the reference has since been removed, fans caught it and the speculation went wild from there. The possibility of this game being set in an established universe, like Diablo or Starcraft, is an exciting one.

Do Fans Even Believe In The Studio’s Potential Anymore?

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A Diablo FPS could go very well with fans. | Image Credit: Blizzard

The concept of merging RPG and FPS elements is not new, but Blizzard’s take on it is bound to be intriguing. The studio has previously experimented with different genres, most notably with Overwatch, its successful hero-based FPS.

The potential for an RPG-FPS hybrid set within one of the studio’s established universes opens up exciting possibilities. Imagine experiencing the dark grit and action of the Diablo series in first-person.

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Given the previous track record, fans are understandably eager yet cautious about this new project. The studio’s recent history, including the highly anticipated yet disappointing launch of Overwatch 2‘s PvE mode, has left many skeptical about its ability to deliver.

While the game (if it exists) is still in its early development stages, it could be a major focus for the studio in the coming years. Given the recent acquisition by

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, this could be a strategic move to leverage its resources to create a blockbuster hit.

What do you think? Do you believe the studio can deliver after all these years? Let us know in the comments!

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