StarCraft Returns? Korean Gaming Giants Pitch New Projects to Blizzard
The legendary real-time strategy game StarCraft is back in the spotlight after a long silence! According to Asia Today, four major South Korean gaming companies are in talks with Blizzard to develop new projects set in the StarCraft universe.
NCSoft, Nexon, Netmarble, and Krafton, industry titans, have submitted project proposals that are currently under evaluation. This suggests that Blizzard still values the StarCraft franchise.
New Ideas for the StarCraft Universe on the Table
The report indicates that the proposals presented to Blizzard are diverse. NCSoft, known for MMOs like Lineage and Guild Wars, has pitched a StarCraft RPG or MMO. Nexon promises a “unique perspective” on the universe. Krafton, the developer of PUBG, has leveraged their technical capabilities to craft a project proposal. Netmarble is reportedly focusing on a StarCraft-themed mobile game.
Blizzard Actively Seeking New StarCraft Content?
Speculation suggests Blizzard may have directly invited these proposals. It’s confirmed that some studios traveled to Blizzard’s California headquarters to present their ideas in person, indicating Blizzard is not abandoning the StarCraft brand and is open to fresh, creative concepts.
South Korea’s Enduring Love for StarCraft
South Korea’s historical connection with StarCraft makes this development particularly significant. Since StarCraft: Brood War’s e-sports boom, South Korea has remained a crucial and enthusiastic market for the series. While StarCraft 2 continued this legacy, the demand for a new game remains strong.
What’s Next for StarCraft?
Blizzard’s next steps remain unclear. The company reportedly worked on a StarCraft-based FPS game internally, but its cancellation remains a possibility, as seen in the past. While these proposals are currently in the idea stage, they raise the exciting prospect of StarCraft returning to the forefront of the gaming world.
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