Blizzard clarifies: The planned open-world shooter set in the sci-fi universe will not be released exclusively for Microsoft’s own platforms.
According to Blizzard Entertainment, the recently announced open-world shooter set in the StarCraft universe will not be an Xbox exclusive when it releases in 2030.
When the title was unveiled at BlizzCon, the studio left this question open—which isn’t entirely surprising, given that the release is still several years away.
Given its PC history, a PC release seems certain; additionally, Xbox UK mentioned consoles as a platform. Does that include the PlayStation? Kotaku followed up, and in response, Blizzard clarified that StarCraft will not be exclusive.
Not an Xbox Exclusive: What Blizzard Says About the Multiplatform Release
When pressed for details, the developers played it down; however, a spokesperson stated that the studio would have to request a correction if a report were to describe the new StarCraft as an Xbox exclusive.
The answer isn’t exactly concrete, which isn’t surprising given the development timeline, but reading between the lines, the studio hints that StarCraft won’t be released exclusively for the Xbox. Exactly which other platforms will be supported remains to be seen. After all, a lot can change in the years leading up to launch, as we’ve seen from Microsoft’s strategy in the recent past.
Next-Gen Focus and No Live Service: What to Expect for the 2030 Release
However, StarCraft will almost certainly be a next-gen game, provided the new consoles aren’t delayed by several more years. Whether you’ll still be able to enjoy the title on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 remains to be seen.
In any case, the development team promises a dark experience for the title, free of live service elements.
