Diablo IV has been a bit of a mixed bag. While the game launched to strong sales and solid reviews, early updates to the title were met with a great deal of backlash. Fortunately, since then the team at Blizzard have righted the ship, with balance changes, new classes and more helping to bring players back. Now, with the release of their latest ‘Lord of Hatred’ expansion, Diablo IV has managed to break its previous concurrent player record on Steam.

With a peak count of 64,518 players on Steam, Diablo IV has officially surpassed its previous CCU of 55k (reached back in late 2024 during the launch of its Vessel of Hatred expansion).

Additionally, this represents more than double the peak player counts achieved during the game’s Steam launch, in which it managed a relatively low high of 28k.

Of course, Diablo IV was not a day-one addition to Steam, arriving months after its Battle net debut, and so the total number of PC players is likely far higher than the Steam figures suggest.

Regardless, while the game may not have had the smoothest of first years, Blizzard’s decade-long plan for Diablo IV seems to be beginning to pay off. It will be interesting to see how the game evolves from here.

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In the latest episode of the official Xbox podcast, Xbox Game Studios head, Matt Booty, shared fresh details on the ‘tech sharing' culture it has built across its studios. At this point, most of the Xbox Game Studios are helping each other out, with one major example being Blizzard's involvement with the upcoming Fable reboot. 

Blizzard has long been known for its cinematics, which have been regarded as industry-leading in the past. As it turns out, Blizzard's cinematics team has been working with Playground Games in recent years, helping them out with putting major cutscenes in place for Fable, which is due to release later this year.

Booty also confirmed a number of other moves. For instance, Compulsion Games is using the Activision motion capture studio, Rare has been sharing its Sea of Thieves multiplayer expertise with studios like Double Fine, and co-op tech developed by Obsidian for Grounded is now being used by Undead Labs for the next State of Decay game.

Whether or not this tech sharing will ultimately lead to better and more timely game releases still remains to be seen. Xbox has a pretty big year ahead though, with Gears of War and Halo both returning, along with the next Forza Horizon game and the long-awaited return of Fable.

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KitGuru Says: Blizzard's involvement here will certainly raise expectations for Fable's cinematic sequences. 

Diablo 3 was a huge success on the original Nintendo Switch. Now, it appears that Blizzard is looking to double down on Switch support by bringing Diablo 4 over to Nintendo's platform. 

Recently, the Indonesia Game Rating System suffered a security breach, leading to a massive amount of leaks, including crucial plot details for IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light. This same breach also revealed details about an unannounced Nintendo Switch 2 version of Diablo 4.

The listing for the Switch 2 version of the game briefly appeared on the IGRS website and was quickly spotted by fans on Reddit. While no release window was submitted, typically these rating board submissions happen within months of an official announcement, so we could hear about Diablo 4 at the next Nintendo Direct, with a release later in the year.

2026 is already shaping up to be a big year for Diablo 4. The game is due to get its second major expansion, The Lord of Hatred, alongside two new playable classes. If the game is heading to the Switch 2, then Blizzard will need to spend a bit more time ensuring it is up to par compared to its most recent Switch 2 release. Overwatch just landed on Switch 2 consoles this week but was missing its most crucial advertised feature – 60FPS gameplay.

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Earlier this week, Blizzard surprise-dropped the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Overwatch, promising improved visuals and, crucially, an upgrade to 60FPS gameplay. Unfortunately, the update has not brought the performance improvements expected. 

Within hours of the Switch 2 edition of Overwatch rolling out, fans began pointing out that the advertised 60FPS mode was not in the game at all. Many logged in to find that the game remains locked at 30FPS in both docked and handheld modes, although the game's resolution and visuals had clearly improved.

In its own testing, Eurogamer found that the game ran at a solid framerate with no fluctuations, but the 30FPS cap still lingered from the original Switch 1 version of the game, creating a sluggish experience compared to other consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Blizzard has already confirmed that it is aware of the issue and is in the process of fixing. However, there is no timeline for the update yet. This is the second Switch 2 upgrade that has been fumbled under Microsoft's leadership. Last year, Skyrim also received a Switch 2 upgrade, but Bethesda opted to not include a 60FPS mode, despite the Switch 2 being perfectly capable of delivering that frame rate. A couple of months later, Bethesda fixed this with a 60FPS performance mode.

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KitGuru Says: 60FPS gameplay was the highlight feature of this update, so to see the game release and for that option to not even be present in the game, is a massive oversight. Perhaps it is time for Microsoft to reinvest in Quality Assurance across its studios, rather than gutting teams further in a chase for greater profit margins. 

When Blizzard announced it would be "dropping the 2" from Overwatch 2 and going back to just 'Overwatch,' it also confirmed that the long-running hero shooter would be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 sometime this year. Now, we know exactly when the title that dropped its '2' will be launching on the console that gained one, and that's tomorrow, April 14, 2026, alongside the launch of Season 2 for the Reign of Talon. Blizzard detailed the arrival in a larger blog post about what's coming in Reign of Talon's Season 2, like the new Hero getting added to the […]

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For around a year now, we have been hearing rumours about a new StarCraft game being in development. Now, we have our strongest evidence yet thanks to new job openings at Blizzard. 

Blizzard is currently looking for a lead designer to work on an “unannounced game” described as a “AAA open-world shooter”. The listing also hints that Unreal Engine may be used for this project rather than one of Blizzard's in-house engines.

As PC Gamer points out, this is not the first time that we've heard about a new shooter being in development at Blizzard. Back in 2024, Jason Schreier reported in his book on the company that the early stages of work were underway on a third-person StarCraft shooter.

Blizzard had famously cancelled a previous StarCraft shooter attempt, StarCraft: Ghosts, after years of development. Footage of that game has gradually leaked over time, but for many years it did appear that the dream of a StarCraft shooter was dead. Over the past year, other sources have also come out to claim that multiple new StarCraft games are in development, but Blizzard has yet to announce anything officially.

KitGuru Says: This could also feasibly have something to do with Overwatch based on the information provided in the job listing but given all of the recent buzz around a StarCraft shooter, it does feel like the more likely candidate. 

Being a live-service hero shooter, Blizzard’s Overwatch is relatively light on story, with external video shorts and animations being produced in order to fill out the IP’s world and narrative. That said, one of the biggest complaints with the release of Overwatch 2 was the broken promises made regarding the addition of story campaign-styled missions. While these original plans may never come to be, Blizzard has offered an olive branch to fans of Overwatch’s world, confirming that they are releasing a 40-part  ‘Undivided' Webtoon comic.

In an exclusive report by the publication VICE, Blizzard officially announced a surprise addition coming to the world of Overwatch, with a 40-part Webtoon series currently being developed. Titled ‘Overwatch: Undivided’ the first 3 chapters of the story are available right now to read HERE (with parts 4-8 arriving early via Webtoon’s Fast Pass).

Featuring a pleasing art style and vibrant visuals, Undivided looks to be a direct response to fans who wish for more lore and story, with the synopsis reading as follows:

“In the aftermath of Talon’s strike on Watchpoint: Gibraltar, the heroes of Overwatch take in their devastating defeat. But Vendetta is far from finished, launching attacks around the world on research facilities, military bases, and major cities. As Sojourn rallies the weary heroes to face Talon wherever they strike, she receives crushing news that calls everything she’s stood for into question: When the world says it doesn’t need heroes, can Overwatch still stand, undivided?”

While not the in-game narrative experience which many fans have been asking for, Overwatch: Undivided is a major step forward in this regard. It will be interesting to see how players respond.

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After several years of silence, Overwatch creator Jeff Kaplan has resurfaced to announce his new game, the action survival multiplayer FPS The Legend of California. At the same time, he was also interviewed by Lex Fridman in a massive, multi-hour interview where he revealed the truth behind his exit from Blizzard after 19 years at the company, during which he also worked as a tester on Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and Game Director on World of Warcraft. Kaplan described the separation as very painful: It broke me. I think after you've been at a place like Blizzard, which I […]

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MSI has announced a limited edition collaboration with Blizzard to celebrate the launch of the World of Warcraft Midnight expansion. This partnership introduces the MSI x World of Warcraft Midnight GeForce RTX 5070, available in two distinct collector-focused designs: the Light Edition and the Void Edition. These cards are built on the Nvidia Blackwell architecture and are inspired by the return to the elven lands of Quel'Thalas, where the battle between the Light and the Void takes centre stage.

The Void Edition captures the essence of the Voidstorm with a dark blue and purple aesthetic, featuring sharp lines and shadow-infused details for players aligned with Xal'Atath. In contrast, the Light Edition features a gold-and-white design with luminous accents that represent the Army of the Light defending the Sunwell. Both models use the Tri Frozr 4 thermal solution with Stormforce fans and a nickel-plated copper baseplate.

Technically, both cards offer identical specs, including 12 GB of GDDR7 memory at 28 Gbps and 6,144 CUDA cores. They feature a boosted clock frequency of 2625 MHz in Extreme Performance mode (via MSI Center) and a single 16-pin connector. To power it, MSI recommends at least a 650W PSU. These limited-edition GPUs are now available and seem to cost a small premium over the standard MSI RTX 5070 Gaming Trio cards. Some retailers already have them available, including Overclockers UK (at £720) and LDLC (at €830).

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For the past many years, Overwatch has been embracing all sorts of crossovers, from anime such as My Hero Academia to other video game IPs including Persona 5 and Diablo IV – to name a few. In a crossover which seemed inevitable, Square Enix’s NieR: Automata is set to collab with Overwatch; arriving next week.

Seemingly announcing the crossover prematurely, Blizzard published and then removed a YouTube Short confirming that “Project YoRHa initiates March 10!” – bringing a number of iconic characters from Automata into Overwatch through the release of new skins.

Based on the image shared, it appears as though 5 skins in total will be offered:

• Lifeweaver as Adam
• Vendetta as A2
• Wuyang as 9S
• Kiriko as 2B
• Mercy as the Yorha Commander

As of now, little else is known regarding the extent of this crossover. While it will most likely be nothing more than these skins, the game’s recent revamp does present an opportunity for these events to be more substantial.

We will have to wait and see when the Overwatch x NieR Automata crossover goes live on the 10th of March.

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With Blizzard seemingly successfully reviving the Overwatch franchise in the wake of its recent overhaul, the team looks set to expand the IP out into new mediums. While the mainline Overwatch remains a console/PC only experience, a brand new mobile-exclusive spin-off has now been announced in the form of the top-down 4v4 shooter Overwatch Rush.

Taking to their blog to make the announcement, the team at Blizzard officially unveiled their latest project, writing: “Today, we’re introducing Overwatch Rush, a new top-down Hero shooter designed specifically for mobile set in the Overwatch universe.”

Being developed internally at Blizzard (though by a new team separate from the mainline Overwatch devs), Rush is described as “an entirely new game – not a port – built specifically for mobile players”. This is quite evident from the early development footage shared, showing a game which is clearly Overwatch but operates in an entirely new top-down / isometric perspective.

As of now, very few additional details have been shared, with the team confirming that “there remains a lot of work to do”. Those interested in following Overwatch Rush’s progress directly can do so via the game’s Discord server.

Bringing live-service titles to mobile is always an interesting endeavour, with some trying to port the game as is, while others go for a more dedicated mobile-first experience. Both methods have had their successes and failures, and so it will be interesting to see what becomes of Overwatch Rush once it eventually launches on mobile.

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Blizzard has revealed a new Overwatch game, and no, it's not 'Overwatch 2' again. It's a new 4v4, free-to-play, top-down Hero shooter called Overwatch Rush, and it's a brand new game built for mobile players. The game was announced with a look at some early in-development gameplay, which you can see in the trailer below. It's being developed by a "dedicated team at Blizzard, separate from Team 4, all of whom have deep mobile experience," according to a blog post on Blizzard's official website, which is followed by Blizzard reiterating that Team 4 is "fully focused on Overwatch," as if […]

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