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Gen Con 2026: Dungeons & Dragons goes beyond with World of Warcraft

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Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft

During Gen Con 2026, Wizards of the Coast introduced the next era of Dungeons & Dragons in front of a packed, live audience and streaming fans. The night of announcements included the introduction of a new Universes Beyond initiative that kicks off this November with the launch of Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft. Other Gen Con announcements spanned an array of D&D classics, including the return of the brutal and mature Dark Sun setting; D&D Icons, a new creative initiative helmed by some of the game’s original stewards; a brand new mobile experience for D&D Beyond; and updates across D&D’s digital and video game platforms, charting a wide-ranging future for D&D fans old and new to come together at the table. The night was capped off by a surprise reveal that Star Wars will come to D&D in 2027.

The first expansion for D&D under the new Universes Beyond banner is D&D: World of Warcraft, coming November 17, 2026, to anchor the Season of Champions. With this book, created in tandem with Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., Warcraft returns to the tabletop for the first time in two decades. This Gameplay Expansion invites players to “roll for Azeroth” as they recreate their World of Warcraft main character or roll a new alt and explore beloved zones, delve through familiar dungeons, and face legendary foes from over 20 years of history for the World of Warcraft franchise. D&D: World of Warcraft will also include iconic dungeons adapted from the game for Dungeons & Dragons. 

Additionally, fans can relive one of Azeroth’s most legendary raids with the Icecrown Citadel Map Pack. The Map Pack includes full-size poster maps and tokens usable with an included digital adventure that brings characters from level 16 to level 20 as they challenge a dozen high-level bosses—or perish trying. 

StarCraft is coming to the tabletop with a miniatures game from Archon Studio

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Video games are a hot property right now with numerous adaptations coming to the tabletop. Halo, Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and more have seen releases in recent years. Archon Studio has announced a partnership with Blizzard Entertainment to bring StarCraft to tabletop gaming. The collaboration begins with a tabletop miniatures game that will launch in 2026 followed by board games in 2027.

StarCraft is a real-time strategy video game released by Blizzard Entertainment with the first game in the series making its debut in 1998. StarCraft has had a few games released for the tabletop with StarCraft: The Board Game and its “Brood War” expansion becoming grail games for many.

In the StarCraft Tabletop Miniatures Game, players will command their favorite factions – Terran, Zerg, and Protoss – in tactical battles that stays true to the classic RTS game.

This is one to keep an eye on and should be interesting.

StarCraft Tabletop Miniature Game

Free Comic Book Day 2025: Blizzard’s Diablo series returns in new comics from Titan

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Titan Comics and Blizzard Entertainment have announced an all-new comic book series set in the universe of the award-winning horror role-playing game series Diablo. The new comic series, entitled Diablo: Dawn of Hatred, will launch with a special FREE issue primer for this May’s Free Comic Book Day annual event. 

Written by acclaimed horror writer Cullen Bunn and illustrated by award-winning artist Daniele Serra with colorist Jovanna Plata, Diablo: Dawn of Hatred explores the depths and misery of Sanctuary as it struggles to rebuild after the cataclysmic events of Diablo IV and its first expansion Vessel of Hatred.

Set in the dark and demon-infested world of Sanctuary, the Diablo game series invites players to face down the infernal hordes of the Burning Hells — and rewards them for their efforts with piles and piles of epic loot. 

Fans will be able to pick up Diablo: Dawn of Hatred Free Comic Book Day Edition from their local comic shop on Free Comic Book Day on May 3, 2025.

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The Zerg Brood Lord Replica is the next ship in Dark Horse Direct’s Starcraft line

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Evolved to rule the skies, the Swarm’s aerial siege unit is making its way to your gaming den, brought to you exclusively by Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Direct! The Zerg have arrived with the StarCraft: Zerg Brood Lord Replica.

Made from polyresin, the massive Brood Lord Replica is approximately 15 inches long by 15 inches wide, stands 10 inches in total height, with a body thickness of 4 inches. Included with the ship is a metal display rod to hover over a Zerg Swarm base and a Certificate of Authenticity. 

Sculpted from the masters at Gentle Giant Studios, the StarCraft: Zerg Brood Lord Replica is limited to 500 units, and is expected to ship between November 2022 and January 2023. It is available for pre-order now, and retails for $349.99 with options for payment plans available. 

StarCraft: Zerg Brood Lord Replica

Cole Cassidy has a New Mission in Overwatch: New Blood

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Dark Horse Comics and Blizzard Entertainment are teaming up again to present the print comic series Overwatch: New Blood! Written by Ray Fawkes, illustrated by Irene Koh, and lettered by Deron Bennett, the Overwatch: New Blood print editions feature interlocking standard covers and a line of variant covers by Dustin Nguyen, Paulina Ganucheau, Taurin Clarke, Tyler Crook, and Leslie Hung!

With chaos and devastation rife around the world, Cole Cassidy receives the call to rejoin Overwatch, but memories of its fall still haunt him. After an unexpected reunion with an old friend, Cassidy considers that maybe Overwatch needs more than the old crew to give it new life.

Overwatch: New Blood #1 will be in comic shops July 13, 2022.

Meet the “New Blood” of Overwatch in a New Digital Comic Mini-Series

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Dark Horse Comics and Blizzard Entertainment have teamed up once again to bring you new stories from the world of Overwatch! Ray Fawkes pens a script illustrated by Irene Koh, colored by Suzanne Geary and Mariel Rodriguez, and lettered by Deron Bennet. Follow everyone’s favorite wandering gunslinger as he seeks out heroes for Overwatch in Overwatch: New Blood!      

Years after Overwatch has been disbanded, the world finds itself beset by injustice and vulnerable to self-interested powers. With chaos and devastation rife around the globe, Cole Cassidy receives the call to rejoin Overwatch, but memories of its fall still haunt him . . .

Set right after the events of the “Reunion” cinematic, Overwatch: New Blood follows the cowboy on a new journey leading up to the highly anticipated sequel, Overwatch 2.

Overwatch: New Blood is free to read on Dark Horse Digital, ComiXology, and anywhere else you read your digital comics today! The launch of the new series coincides with the brand-new Overwatch in-game event, “Cassidy’s New Blood Challenge.” Be sure to check out both and answer the call!

Overwatch: New Blood

The Art of Overwatch is Back with a Second Deluxe Edition

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The wait is over! Dark Horse Books and Blizzard Entertainment present The Art of Overwatch Volume 2 Deluxe Ed. This highly anticipated tome is filled with the behind-the-scenes work from four years of new Overwatch content, including heroes, skins, and maps!      

A deluxe-edition compendium including never-before-seen concept art for new characters—from Doomfist to Echo! This volume showcases new content from summer 2017 onward, including the development process around fan-favorite heroes, environments, and cinematics. Beyond new content, this all-encompassing guide goes further, expanding on the construction of unique, event-driven game modes, NPC design, and more. Introduction text and a sneak peek at Overwatch 2, meticulously crafted with the Overwatch game team, complete this beautiful collection. 

The Deluxe Edition features an exclusive cover rendered in eye-catching foil and comes with a clamshell case for the book, along with three lithographs housed in two portfolios. Created in close collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment, who will be offering the standard hardcover edition.

The Art of Overwatch Volume 2 Deluxe Ed will be available everywhere books are sold on October 27, 2021. It is available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop and bookstore. The Art of Overwatch Volume 2 Deluxe Ed will retail for $99.99.

Overwatch Anthology: Expanded Edition is an Essential Companion to the Overwatch Universe

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Dark Horse Comics and Blizzard Entertainment are releasing an updated and expanded Overwatch Anthology with Overwatch Anthology: Expanded Edition. This hardcover includes the previously collected Overwatch one-shots along with seven more stories and a new cover by Bengal.      

In this exciting comic series, explore the backstories and motivations behind Overwatch’s most popular heroes—from Ana to Zarya! This updated hardcover anthology now collects all of Blizzard Entertainment’s existing digital Overwatch comics from an all-star lineup of creators, including Ryan Benjamin, Matt Burns, Robert Brooks, Micky Neilson, Nesskain, Bengal, and more. Whether you’re starting in bronze or a Grandmaster, this expanded anthology adds over fifty pages of new comics and behind the scenes content, making it an essential companion to the Overwatch universe!

Overwatch Anthology: Expanded Edition hardcover will be in comic shops on November 10, 2021 and in book stores on November 23, 2021. It is available for pre-order and will retail for $24.99.

Overwatch Anthology: Expanded Edition

Overwatch’s Tracer’s Comic Series is Collected in Hardcover

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Overwatch: Tracer—London Calling is being collected in its entirety in a 112-page hardcover from Dark Horse Comics with a brand-new cover by series cover artist, Bengal. From acclaimed Eisner and Harvey award-winning writer Mariko Tamaki and kinetic artist Babs Tarr, joined by exquisite colorist Rachael Cohen and letterer extraordinaire Deron Bennett, Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Comics present Overwatch fans with an exciting new addition to Overwatch’s unique universe!

Overwatch may be disbanded, but Tracer’s time in “retirement” is up . . . After a punk-rock omnic named Iggy shows Tracer the dire living conditions forced upon London’s omnics, Tracer vows to help. But things might not be so easy, especially with larger forces sowing conflict between humans and omnics in London.

Overwatch: Tracer—London Calling hardcover will be in comic shops on September 15, 2021 and in book stores on September 28, 2021. It will retail for $24.99.

Overwatch: Tracer—London Calling
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