In the schedule for BlizzCon 2021, you can find the times for streams of Diablo, WoW, Overwatch, and Hearthstone, where the streams are running, and what announcements there are.
Update from February 19: We have updated the article with the information already leaked by Blizzard about WoW and WoW: Classic.
When does it start? BlizzCon 2021 starts on Friday, February 19 at 11:00 PM. It ends on Sunday morning, February 21.
The big opening ceremony kicks off on Friday evening. The program lasts about an hour, and at 00:10 AM on Saturday morning, it will seamlessly transition into the following programs. In the overview below, we show you which streams are planned for WoW, Diablo, Hearthstone, Overwatch, and the strategy section.
How long does BlizzCon last? The first day ends on Saturday morning at 02:50 AM.
On Saturday evening at 9:00 PM the second day of the show starts. BlizzCon 2021 ends on Sunday morning at 01:30 AM.
Do you need to buy tickets? From past BlizzCons, you know the virtual tickets. However, this time everything is free, so you do not need to buy a ticket for BlizzConline in the Blizzard store.
With this schedule for BlizzConline, you know exactly when to tune in for your games. Additionally, we have a live ticker for BlizzCon 2021 on MeinMMO, so you won’t miss anything.
Due to the Corona pandemic, the traditional BlizzCon will take place online in 2021. This fitting name combines both aspects.
In the Fireside Chat on November 2, 2020, Blizzard President J. Allen Brack revealed that BlizzConline 2021 will be free. The event is the replacement for the BlizzCon 2020 that was canceled due to Covid-19.
All streams on February 19 for BlizzConline at a glance
What is on when? In the following graphic, we show you the program points of the main stream. Below this graphic in the article, you will learn more about the individual games and program points of the special streams for WoW, Diablo, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and strategy.
How can I watch? As promised, you can watch the entire BlizzConline 2021 for free. You can find streams on:
Watch the opening with GameStar: If you want, you can also watch the opening ceremony together with the experts from GameStar. Just tune in to the YouTube channel of GameStar or the MAX channel on Twitch:
WoW stream for BlizzConline – What content?
When is what on?
- What happens next? (00:10 AM to 00:40 AM)
- Developers discuss the latest content for Azeroth
- Insights (00:40 AM to 01:10 AM)
- Interesting facts from the developers about WoW
- Mount special (01:10 AM to 01:20 AM)
- A look at the creation process of the Wandering Ancient – the mount chosen by the community
- The Voices of the Afterlife (01:20 AM to 02:40 AM)
- The voice actors talk about their roles for the WoW characters and share background information
What we already know: Originally, fans hoped for more information about the new patch 9.1 in WoW Shadowlands and an announcement for The Burning Crusade for WoW: Classic. Blizzard leaked this information before the event. So we now know:
- What happens to Anduin Wrynn in Patch 9.1 in WoW
- In Patch 9.1 of WoW, you fight against Sylvanas Windrunner
- WoW Classic gets the expansion The Burning Crusade
Diablo stream for BlizzConline – What content?
When is what on?
- What happens next? (00:10 AM to 00:50 AM)
- The Diablo team discusses new content for Sanctuary
- The voice of Deckard Cain (00:50 AM to 01:00 AM)
- Michael Gough, the voice of Deckard Cain, talks about the origins of the cult voice and answers some questions from the Diablo universe.
- Panel discussion (01:00 AM to 01:40 AM)
- The developer team talks about the latest findings
- Interview with Brom (01:40 AM to 02:00 AM)
- The legendary artist Brom gives an interview and talks about the inspiration for his unforgettable contributions to the Diablo franchise.
- Insights (02:00 AM to 02:40 AM)
- The developer team discusses interesting facts about Diablo
What is expected? The developers of Diablo 4 have hinted that the content of BlizzConline could also revolve around a new class reveal for Diablo 4. Players hope this will happen and Blizzard will reveal the 4th class.
Diablo Immortal is also a topic. Here, more details about the development status are expected, and perhaps even a release date.
There are also rumors of a remaster or remake of Diablo 2. Will Blizzard fulfill this wish of the veterans?
Overwatch stream for BlizzConline – What content?
When is what on?
- Behind the scenes of OW2 (00:10 AM to 00:50 AM)
- Blizzard discusses exciting details and a few preliminary images from Overwatch 2.
- The voices of Overwatch (00:50 AM to 02:20 AM)
- The voice actors of the characters talk about their work and then reenact an iconic film sequence from the Overwatch universe
- Creation of the music (02:20 AM to 02:40 AM)
- Audiophiles and music enthusiasts can look forward to this date. Here, the composers of the most iconic songs from Overwatch will speak.
What is expected? It is speculated that Overwatch will transition to a Free2Play status and that the focus will be fully on the successor Overwatch 2. More on the rumor of a Free2Play version of Overwatch
Hearthstone stream for BlizzConline – What content?
When is what on?
- Insights (00:10 AM to 00:55 AM)
- The Hearthstone team and Brian Kibler look ahead to what is coming to Hearthstone this year.
- Battlegrounds Showmatch (12:55 AM to 02:40 AM)
- Here, eight of the most popular battleground streamers of Hearthstone will play a showmatch.
What is expected? In the card game Hearthstone, a preview of the coming year with possible new addons is anticipated.
Cortyn from MeinMMO says: Blizzard needs to deliver a new game mode and a new set for Hearthstone.
Strategy stream for BlizzConline – What content?
When is what on?
- StarCraft Legends (00:10 AM to 02:20 AM)
- Here, the best players from StarCraft and StarCraft II face off against each other.
- Back to the beginnings of Blizzard (02:20 AM to 02:40 AM)
- A look behind the scenes of the first games that led to the founding of Blizzard Entertainment.
What is expected? Players do not expect any big announcements here. The streams mainly revolve around StarCraft and the “old” games that made Blizzard great.
Streams for Saturday, February 20.
What will be shown? On Saturday, the program of the livestreams looks like a lot of entertainment for the community. No major announcements are expected.
It starts again around 11:00 PM.
- The main stream features a Diablo adventure with the web series Critical Role.
- In the Warcraft stream, Thrall’s development and the sound of WoW will be discussed. After that, the cooking show with dishes whose ingredients are based on those from Azeroth will be aired.
- The Hearthstone channel offers a streamer showdown with internet stars and streamers.
- In the Diablo stream, you can watch artists as they design a nasty monster for Diablo.
- Overwatch initially showcases community members who have achieved a lot in the workshop. Then, Soe Gschwind shows how to mold your own Pachimari out of clay.
- In the strategy stream, there will be a discussion on Saturday about CarBot and artists showing how they design key figures from Overwatch and WoW.
Which of the contents are you most looking forward to at BlizzConline 2021? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO and discuss with other readers what the highlights might be or what your personal favorites are.
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