Cinematic shooting has begun for Diablo 5 following its announcement at BlizzCon 2026. The game carries a reported planned Spring 2029 release and continues the story from Diablo 4 with procedural maps and reportedly new classes.
Diablo 5 is described as a direct continuation set roughly 100 years later in a dawn apocalypse where Diablo has already won and conquered Sanctuary.
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Blizzard says World of Warcraft: Forever launches globally on November 4, 2026, at 3 PM PT (6 PM ET). Access is included with a World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time.
FromSoftware has delayed The Duskbloods, its Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, until 2027. The studio is using the extra time to refine game rules and balance after positive feedback from an August network test.
Skydance requires staff to return to offices five days a week and provides voluntary buyout options while merging Warner Bros. with Paramount under the $110 billion deal.
Nintendo has scheduled its next Indie World showcase for October 28 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The presentation lasts roughly 15 minutes and will highlight games arriving on the Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2.
Shigeru Miyamoto has been chosen to receive Japan’s Order of Culture, the first video game industry figure to earn the distinction. The award, presented by the emperor on November 3, honors major contributions to Japanese culture across arts and sciences.
