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PTR Notes: Player Housing Gets Blueprints, Pets, and New Endeavors
World of Warcraft player housing PTR notes reveal blueprint sharing with 50 save slots, pet beds for 15 companions, and new housing Endeavors arriving next week.
Diablo IV Season Launch Hit With Login Issues
Players are reporting they cannot enter Diablo IV as a new season launches. The recurring login problems have frustrated the community once again.
Former Blizzard Boss Warns Against Digital-Only Gaming Future
Mike Ybarra, former Blizzard president, speaks out against PlayStation's disc-drive elimination, warning players can't live in fear about game preservation.
Blizzard Weekly Roundup — Week of June 29, 2026
Here's what happened in Blizzard gaming this week: player housing blueprints landed on the WoW PTR, Diablo IV's seasonal launch hit the usual login wall, and BlizzCon 2026 just announced a nostalgia-p
World of Warcraft Brings Back the Corrupted Blood Plague
WoW's infamous Corrupted Blood plague returns in a new event. The 2005 virtual pandemic that accidentally became real research data is back for players to experience.
Escape from Violet Hold Expansion Launches July 7 with Pre-Release Brawl
Hearthstone's Escape from Violet Hold brings 135 cards, Rulebreaker Legendaries, and a new Pre-Release Tavern Brawl on June 30. Plus, Signature Vanessa bonus.
Blizzard Employees Await News as Microsoft Cuts 3,200 Xbox Jobs
Blizzard president says staff can expect to hear more soon as Microsoft announces 3,200 job cuts across Xbox. Details on what this means for the studio.
Blizzard Transfers Overwatch Publishing to Nexon in South Korea
Blizzard partners with Nexon for Overwatch publishing in South Korea, marking a major regional shift. Plus: Hearthstone's Escape from Violet Hold launches.
Escape from Violet Hold Launches with Rule-Breaking Mechanics
Hearthstone's jailbreak expansion adds 135 cards, Legendary Rulebreakers that defy core rules, the new Prepare keyword, Disguised minions, and Bribe mechanics.
Midnight Season 2 Dungeon Testing Opens With Ruby Life Pools Overhaul
Temple of Sethraliss, Kings' Rest, and a heavily reworked Ruby Life Pools are now available for Midnight Season 2 dungeon testing through July 13th.