World of Warcraft, the iconic online game, is celebrating its 20th birthday this year, but fans have been left disappointed as the biggest party, BlizzCon, has been canceled. The convention, which has been held in Anaheim, California, since 2005, was a gathering of fans who dressed up in cosplay and got a sneak peek at what was coming next in the fantasy world of Azeroth.
Activision Blizzard, the game maker, announced the cancellation of the 2024 edition of BlizzCon, promising fans that the event will return in the future but without specifying a date. Instead, they have planned a series of smaller-scale events to keep fans engaged.
Speculation among gamers has been rife about what Microsoft, the new owner of Activision Blizzard, might do with its newly acquired titles, including World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. There are talks about bringing these titles to Game Pass, Microsoft’s subscription service, to expand their gaming business.
Despite the cancellation of BlizzCon, the senior bosses of World of Warcraft remain optimistic about the future of the franchise. They believe that being part of Microsoft will bring new opportunities for collaboration with other studios owned by the tech giant. The game is also looking to broaden its appeal and make it more accessible to a wider audience in the coming years.