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Blizzard Partners with Nexon for StarCraft Game and Overwatch Mobile Distribution

Blizzard finalizes Nexon's publishing role for a new StarCraft game while negotiating Overwatch Mobile distribution rights in South Korea and Japan.

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Overview

  • Blizzard has secured Nexon as the publisher for its upcoming StarCraft game, with content development rights included in the deal.
  • Overwatch Mobile, reportedly a MOBA-style adaptation of the franchise, is still in active development and internally referred to as 'Overwatch 3.'
  • Negotiations for Nexon to handle Overwatch Mobile’s distribution in South Korea and Japan are ongoing and not yet finalized.
  • Blizzard is developing Overwatch Mobile in-house, marking a shift toward mobile platforms and new gameplay genres.
  • The StarCraft game and Overwatch Mobile represent a bundled strategy to expand Blizzard’s presence in the Asian gaming market.