Exciting news for gamers in China! Popular Blizzard titles like Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, and more are rumored to be making a long-awaited comeback to mainland China. Reports suggest that Blizzard is in talks with NetEase to renew their contract, which could mean that Chinese players will soon be able to enjoy their favorite games once again.
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After the closure of Blizzard’s servers in China in January 2023, the American publisher has been trying to negotiate with various Chinese publishers. However, it seems that they have settled on renewing their agreement with NetEase. If the reports are true, gamers in China can look forward to playing Overwatch 2, World of Warcraft expansions, Diablo IV, and more on the Chinese Battle.net servers.
While the process of reinstating the servers and completing other necessary steps may take some time, the wait will undoubtedly be worth it for fans of Blizzard’s iconic games. The abrupt discontinuation of Blizzard’s IPs in mainland China back in 2022 left many gamers heartbroken, but now there is hope for a brighter future.
The possible renewal of the contract in 2024 could be attributed to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, which brought about significant changes within the company. With this new development, Blizzard games are poised to make a triumphant return to China, bringing joy to countless gamers across the country.
