Blizzard Reportedly Partners with Nexon to Revive StarCraft in New Form

Recent industry reports suggest that Blizzard Entertainment is exploring a significant new partnership with Nexon, the South Korean developer and publisher, to revive the long-dormant StarCraft franchise in a fresh direction. This potential collaboration has sparked excitement and speculation among fans of the iconic RTS series.

According to multiple sources, including Korean outlets and international gaming media, Blizzard reportedly selected Nexon as its preferred partner after a competitive bidding process involving several major Korean companies such as NCSoft, Netmarble, and Krafton. Nexon is now in “main negotiations” with Blizzard to work on a new StarCraft title, as well as handling the distribution rights for Overwatch Mobile in Korea and Japan.

The details of the new StarCraft project are still unclear, but reports suggest that the agreement gives Nexon considerable freedom to explore different formats and genres using the StarCraft intellectual property. Rather than simply rebooting the classic real-time strategy style, the project could take more modern approaches that resonate with today’s gaming landscape—and potentially appeal to both old fans and new players.

This development represents a notable shift in how Blizzard is managing one of its most celebrated franchises. With the StarCraft universe largely dormant since StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II’s campaign collections, partnering with Nexon could help breathe new life into the series and introduce it to broader audiences, especially in markets where Nexon already has strong presence.

While Blizzard has not yet formally confirmed the project, and specifics such as genre, platforms, or release windows remain unknown, the reports suggest that a revitalized StarCraft may be on the horizon—possibly as soon as announcements later this year.

References:
• Nexon enters main negotiations with Blizzard for StarCraft IP & Overwatch Mobile rights — Insider Gaming (via Korean MTN report)
• Details on Nexon-Blizzard partnership and strategic plans — Ensigame