nexon takes the Lead on New Starcraft Game
Exciting Developments in the Starcraft Franchise
The gaming community has been buzzing about a new addition to the Starcraft series. Recently,Money Today Broadcasting (MTN) reported that Nexon has secured a deal to create a new game within this beloved franchise. Alongside this, nexon will also publish a mobile version of Overwatch.
What Type of Game Will It Be?
While details about the upcoming Starcraft game remain unclear, it is unlikely to be a real-time strategy (RTS) title. Evidence suggests that it may lean towards being some form of shooter. This speculation aligns with insights from Jason schreier’s book, Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment, which hinted at such developments last year.Additionally, job postings at Blizzard have indicated plans for an “open-world shooter,” although none explicitly mentioned its connection to the Starcraft brand.
Nexon's Track Record
nexon is no stranger to triumphant shooters; they developed The Finals, which is a free-to-play game that continues to attract players even after its initial launch phase—a notable achievement in today’s gaming surroundings where many live-service games struggle over time.
Competitive Bidding Process
according to MTN's report,Blizzard has been actively seeking partnerships with major Korean gaming companies since late last year. They offered rights for content growth using the Starcraft IP along with service rights for Overwatch Mobile. Other companies like NC and Netmarble also showed strong interest during this bidding process.
enthusiasm Among Developers
The original report was in korean and translated through Google translate but conveyed clear excitement among various companies eager to expand the franchise further. It noted that domestic developers proposed several ideas during bidding discussions—these included creating spin-off games or developing user-generated content platforms based on the Starcraft universe. Though, specifics regarding what kind of proposal Nexon submitted remain unkown.
Hopes for RTS vs Shooter Genre
Many fans would love another RTS entry into the series since titles like Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty were highly praised. However, current trends suggest that we are more likely looking at a shooter title instead—potentially reminiscent of the canceled project known as Starcraft: Ghost. With both Blizzard and Nexon collaborating on this project—especially given their experience with titles like Overwatch and The Finals—there's potential for something exciting ahead.
while we await more information about what direction this new installment will take within the iconic universe of StarCraft, one thing is certain: there’s significant enthusiasm from both developers and fans alike as they look forward to seeing how this partnership unfolds.
