In a blog post, Blizzard, the developer behind the MMORPG World of Warcraft, announced a new game. So far, it doesn’t have a name yet, just a genre: Survival. MeinMMO reveals what we know about the project.
What kind of game is this? In the official blog post from Blizzard, it states that the new game will be a “brand new survival game for PC and console.” Features are not specified, but it is said to be a world full of heroes, stories, and adventures.
The focus seems to be on exploration and writing your own story while building the world. This sounds like classic survival elements in the style of games like ARK: Survival Evolved or Conan Exiles.
In the post, Blizzard is particularly looking for employees in the art and design department as well as software specialists for software, servers, and audio.
When will the game be released? A release date has not been provided yet. Since the studio is currently only looking for developers, the release is likely still some time away.
Update: However, the unknown title is already in a playable state.
Blizzard CEO Mike Ybarra stated on Twitter that he has played for “many hours” with the team. So, the project might already be further along. However, there is currently very little material available – apart from our title image, Blizzard has only posted a banner:
“New Universe” at Blizzard – What is behind it?
This is what Blizzard says: According to the blog post, Blizzard wants to embark on a “journey into a whole new universe” with the new game. Thus, it will not take place in the familiar settings of the popular worlds of Warcraft, StarCraft, or Diablo. However, the studio does not go into further detail.
The features are also largely unknown. However, the description: “a vast world full of possibilities waiting to be explored” suggests some genre-specific content:
- an open world with hidden places waiting to be explored
- a free class and skill system, where everyone chooses what and how they play
- possibly crafting and building to transform the world according to one’s visions
Since there is also talk of a “place full of heroes,” it is likely that the new game is a multiplayer or an MMO.
The first teaser image also shows a green landscape with a flying castle in the background, contrasting with modern humans riding a bicycle in the foreground. It is quite possible that it will be a fantasy setting with references to the real world.
Activision Blizzard recently announced that a potential, large acquisition is underway. Microsoft wants to purchase the company and would likely have a hand in the new announcement as well. So, when it’s mentioned “PC and consoles,” it could primarily refer to the Xbox.
It’s also exciting that there is a possibility of receiving the game through Game Pass. If Microsoft’s purchase is confirmed, the chances are good that you will get the survival game in the already extensive game subscription.
While you wait for the new game, you can already play other titles in the genre:
The best survival games 2021/2022 for PlayStation, PC, and Xbox
