Microsoft’s recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard has sparked excitement among fans of the beloved Blizzard franchise, particularly StarCraft. With the newfound autonomy and support from Microsoft, there is hope for the revival of dormant franchises like StarCraft.
In an interview with Bloomberg, Blizzard CEO Mike Ybarra expressed his willingness to invest in a team that possesses the vision and passion needed to revitalize StarCraft. However, he clarified that this doesn’t necessarily mean creating another StarCraft real-time strategy (RTS) game.
Fans can expect Blizzard to have more creative freedom going forward, as Microsoft aims to provide support rather than dictate their decisions. This newfound autonomy should result in faster decision-making processes for Blizzard.
StarCraft, a franchise that played a significant role in establishing the esports scene, has been dormant for the past seven years since the release of StarCraft 2 in 2010. The departure of experienced staff members under previous leadership hindered the development of strategy games like StarCraft.
While the next installment of StarCraft may deviate from its RTS roots, there is anticipation for its return in some form. The ambitious but canceled project, StarCraft Ghost, hinted at the potential for a different genre interpretation of the franchise.
As fans eagerly await the future of StarCraft under Microsoft’s ownership, there is a sense of optimism and curiosity about what lies ahead. Whether it’s an RTS or a different genre altogether, the return of StarCraft is highly anticipated by its dedicated fanbase.
Source: DOTESPORTS
