Blizzard Entertainment Explores New Territory with Upcoming Shooter

Blizzard Entertainment is no stranger to the first-person shooter genre, renowned for its successful Overwatch franchise. However, the company has historically dabbled in shooter concepts linked to its iconic real-time strategy series, StarCraft. Past attempts included the stealth-action title StarCraft: Ghost and a Battlefield-inspired experience named Areas, both of which ultimately did not see the light of day. Now, Blizzard appears poised to revisit this venture with a fresh project in the same universe.

New Job Posting Hints at an Exciting Project

A recent job listing on Blizzard’s career page, posted on November 13, indicates the company is seeking an “Associate Design Director, Innovation”for an unnamed game. The position, enticingly described with a quote from David Bowie, suggests that this project is an open-world shooter:

“As the Design Director of Innovation, you will be the vision holder and owner of key strategic innovations on an upcoming open-world shooter game. You stay current with the latest developments in both the indie and AAA space. David Bowie is quoted as saying ‘Go a little bit out of your depth. And when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting’–the idea of innovating in the deep end excites you, balanced with a pragmatic desire to turn dreams into reality that players can get their hands on and enjoy.”

Connecting the Dots: StarCraft and the New Shooter

While the job posting confirms that this project will be an open-world shooter, it provides little additional information about the game’s specifics. However, earlier reports suggest a connection to the StarCraft universe. Jason Schreier, a noted industry insider, initially hinted at Blizzard’s ambitions to revive StarCraft as a shooter in a September report. He revealed that Dan Hay, previously an executive producer for Ubisoft’s Far Cry series, is at the helm of this endeavor.

What Lies Ahead for Fans

StarCraft enthusiasts and shooter fans alike may need to exercise patience. Given that Blizzard is still in the hiring phase for this enigmatic project, it could be some time before tangible details or official announcements surface regarding the game’s development and release timeline.

For updates on this unfolding saga, keep an eye on industry news and Blizzard’s official channels.

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