According to a press announcement, Blizzard will cease games in China because it cannot reach an agreement with its licence and publishing partner NetEase. After January 23, 2023, World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Overwatch 2, Starcraft, Heroes of the Storm, Diablo III, and Warcraft III: Reforged will be unavailable in China.
According to the press statement, Blizzard will pause game sales and provide counsel to Chinese gamers “in the coming days.” No precise date was provided. Diablo Immortal development will continue under a separate deal, according to NetEase. According to Blizzard, the next releases will include the newest World of Warcraft expansion, Dragonflight, and the second season of Overwatch 2.
