Blizzcon returns to Anaheim Convention Center… 2026

Blizzard announced today that it will once again hold a face-to-face Blizzcon conference at the Anaheim Convention Center. However, it won't happen until 2026.

In today's press release, Blizzard reveals the next face-to-face Blizzcon date: September 12-13, 2026. It also promises to bring back favorite conference elements such as opening, panels, Darkmoon Faire, matches, matches and hands-on games. Additionally, Blizzard said it will “meaningly enhance this iconic celebration and create an unforgettable experience for all those who participate in it.”

The Blizzard has not provided an explanation for why 2025 was skipped, or if there are any plans for online celebrations this year.

The status of the snowstorm has been tough in the past few years. Previously an annual event, like many other similar events, it was canceled in 2020 due to the 1920 pandemic. It returns as a digital show in 2021 and then takes another break in 2022. 2023, Blizzcon Hold it in person again With plans to follow it up in 2024, but the event is Then that year was cancelled. Although there was no reason at the time, the compliance was cancelled in 2024 Microsoft's acquisition,one Large-scale layoffs within the company.

Under Microsoft's supervision, what kind of question will Blizzcon be? We will not find the answer until next year at least. At least we have a lot of time to plan our role-playing.

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