Reports describe a possible Blizzard-Nexon agreement that was still under negotiation as of September 2, 2026, not a formally announced partnership to develop or release StarCraft 3.
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A new partnership has been announced involving the development or release of StarCraft 3.
Starcraft 3 Might Actually Happen in Surprise New Partnership
Source: polygon.com
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Verified September 2, 2026Key Evidence
The September 2, 2026 reports say Blizzard and Nexon were reportedly negotiating or nearing a deal, not that they had publicly announced a completed partnership.
Earlier 2025 reporting also described Nexon's involvement as a rumor, with no confirmed game title, format, development timetable or release date.
Calling the possible sequel StarCraft 3 is an inference based on StarCraft 2 being the latest numbered game, not confirmation that Blizzard or Nexon announced that title.
The reporting
What the Evidence Shows
The available reporting does not establish that a new StarCraft 3 partnership was announced. The most recent articles, including reports from Polygon, GamesRadar+, Destructoid and Aroged published or updated on September 2, 2026, describe Nexon and Blizzard as being in talks or close to finalizing a deal. Those reports characterize the potential arrangement as development rights for a StarCraft sequel, rather than a completed agreement or an announced StarCraft 3 release.polygon.compolygon.comStarcraft 3 Might Actually Happen in Surprise New Partnership
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