This 12 months’s Blizzcon will, unsurprisingly, not happen.
Blizzard, which stated final month that it was too early to tell whether Blizzcon 2020 will be held, has now formally cancelled this 12 months’s present.
“During this time, we’ve had many discussions about what holding a convention could look like in light of all the health and safety considerations we’d want to make,” Blizzcon government producer Saralyn Smith wrote.
“We’ve also talked about different paths we could take, and how each one could be complicated by fluctuations in national and local health guidelines in the months ahead. Ultimately, after considering our options, we’ve come to the very difficult decision to not have Blizzcon this year.”
It’s not all unhealthy information, nonetheless, as a result of Blizzard is at present exploring the potential of an internet occasion, however that can seemingly happen someday early subsequent 12 months. Blizzard can also be attempting to determine tips on how to assist the aggressive neighborhood now that Blizzcon’s numerous tournaments won’t be happen.
More particulars about Blizzard’s plans for the esports scene can be revealed sooner or later.
Last 12 months’s Blizzcon was one in all its largest, internet hosting reveals for Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2. We do hope we’ll be seeing extra of these games this 12 months ultimately.