Overwatch 2 Lands Dedicated Spotlight in Blizzard’s 2026 Showcase
Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled the schedule for its 2026 Blizzard Showcase, marking the company’s 35th anniversary with developer led spotlights on Overwatch 2, World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, and Hearthstone.
Livestreams will air on the games’ official YouTube and Twitch channels, featuring announcements, sneak peeks, and teasers for upcoming content.
Full Blizzard Showcase Schedule
- World of Warcraft — “State of Azeroth”
Date: January 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM PT
- Overwatch 2 — “Spotlight”
Date: February 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM PT
- Hearthstone — “Spotlight”
Date: February 9, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM PT
- Diablo IV — “30th Anniversary Spotlight”
Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM PT
What to Expect
Esports fans should watch the Overwatch 2 Spotlight, which could reveal updates like Hero Perks, new playable characters, and competitive tweaks such as hero bans, similar to 2025’s announcements that shaped pro play.
A 90-second trailer recaps Blizzard’s history, nodding to StarCraft II and Heroes of the Storm, though neither gets a stream and both are absent from the 2026 Esports World Cup.
Since: October 29, 2025
