Reports say Nexon and Blizzard are discussing a content development and service agreement using the StarCraft IP. However, what has been confirmed so far remains at the contract and discussion stage; development or release of a new StarCraft title has not been officially confirmed.
Key developments
Chosun Ilbo reported on September 2, 2026, that Nexon was pursuing a plan to acquire rights from Blizzard to develop content using the StarCraft IP. The report said a related contract between the two companies was close to being finalized and that Nexon might obtain the rights to develop a sequel.
Newsis reported in a follow-up article that Nexon and Blizzard were discussing a content development and service agreement using the StarCraft IP.
The key point in the current reports is not that a new title has been confirmed, but that discussions are underway regarding the possible use of the IP.
Current status
According to Newsis, the discussions between the two sides have not led to a specific contract. The collaboration model, development genre, and service scope have also not been finalized, and a Nexon representative said the company could not confirm the matter.
Therefore, the currently available information does not establish the following:
- Whether development of a StarCraft sequel has been confirmed
- The release date or development scale
- The game genre or supported platforms
- Whether a final contract between Nexon and Blizzard has been signed
Blizzard operates and features StarCraft: Remastered on its official website. However, no official announcement from either company confirming the reported discussions between Nexon and Blizzard over the StarCraft IP was found in the materials currently available.
Impact
Reports about a possible collaboration between the StarCraft IP and Nexon have increased interest among South Korean game users. However, specific game information and service plans available to users have not yet been publicly disclosed.
For context, Blizzard officially announced in March 2026 that it had entered into a publishing partnership with Nexon for the PC service of Overwatch in South Korea. This is a confirmed example of an existing official collaboration between the two companies, but it does not mean that the StarCraft-related discussions have resulted in a contract.
When to check again
The situation can be assessed more clearly if Nexon or Blizzard issues an official announcement, announces a specific contract, or discloses development and service plans. Until then, it is more accurate to describe the situation as reported discussions over the possibility of using the StarCraft IP, rather than as confirmation that “Nexon’s new StarCraft game” has been finalized.
Sources:
- [Chosun Ilbo report](https://news.nate.com/view/20260902n25616?mid=n0600) — Reported September 2, 2026, at 15:38
- [Newsis report](https://m.news.nate.com/view/20260902n30365?cpcd=&list=recent&mid=m05) — Information confirmed on September 2, 2026
- [Blizzard’s announcement of the Overwatch publishing partnership in South Korea](https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24243866/blizzard-entertainment-and-nexon-enter-publishing-agreement-for-overwatch-in-korea) — March 30, 2026
- [Blizzard’s official StarCraft: Remastered page](https://news.blizzard.com/ko-kr/article/21953989/1-22-0) — Confirmed September 2, 2026