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In celebration of its incredible 35th anniversary, Blizzard Entertainment is kicking off 2026 with an exciting developer-led showcase series featuring big announcements, previews, and content roadmaps for each major franchise.
To learn more about The Next Chapter, check out the showcase screening schedule for Australian audiences below.
World of Warcraft: State of Azeroth
Date and time: Friday, January 30, 2026, 4:00 a.m. (AEDT)
Location: World of Warcraft on YouTube or World of Warcraft on Twitch
overwatch spotlight
Date and Time: Thursday 5th February 5am (AEDT)
Location: Overwatch on YouTube or Overwatch on Twitch
Hearthstone Spotlight
Date and time: Tuesday, February 10th, 4:30am (AEDT)
Location: Hearthstone on YouTube or Hearthstone on Twitch
Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight
Date and time: Thursday, February 12th, 9am (AEDT)
Location: Diablo on YouTube or Diablo on Twitch
For those worried about waking up before sunrise to watch the live stream of each event, all presentations will then be available on-demand. We’ll also keep you up to date with all the exciting announcements from across the Blizzard Universe along the way.
In the meantime, if you want to know more about Diablo’s future after 30 years of harrowing glory in the world of Sanctuary, check out the latest trailer for Diablo IV’s upcoming expansion, Lords of Hatred, here.
