Blizzard will not celebrate its Blizzcon this year due to the coronavirus
Blizzard doesn't think that when you want to celebrate Blizzcon, it's safe to host such a massive, international event. They are looking to see if they can make a digital edition by early 2021.
El coronavirus it is causing many changes in all sectors, and the one of the video games does not escape. Events such as E3, GamesCom and the Tokyo Game Show have been canceled. Now, another of those killed in combat is Blizzcon.
Blizzard does not play it against the coronavirus
In a recent statement, Activision Blizzard has confirmed that this year's edition of Blizzcon will not happen. They do not believe that at the end of the year it will be possible or safe to hold such a massive event in which it is difficult to control the safety distance, in addition to possible international blockades.
What plans will there be for the Blizzard games to be shown? There are no plans to replace their planned dates with a digital edition. But one can happen early next year. It's not something they can do simply by broadcasting the trailers with news and Q&A streams with the creators. They have to offer everything they were going to do like tryouts of their games and competitive events, which is also part of the Blizzcon.
Overwatch 2, Diablo IV, a new expansion for World of Warcraft called Shadowlands, and a new mode for HearthStone based on the autobattlers Auto Chess and Teamfight Tactics were announced last year. Those games were going to have new related announcements that were going to have to be delayed due to the health of Blizzcon attendees and Blizzard itself. Luckily we have the consolation that they hope to delay them as little as possible and have a digital alternative to try to please all their followers.
Source: Official website of the event
