Blizzard is hiring for an 'open-world shooter' using Unreal Engine, which is more evidence that a new Starcraft game could be on its way

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PC Gamer · 2026-04-01 · 6 min read · studios

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Blizzard is hiring a Lead Designer for an unannounced AAA open-world shooter built in Unreal Engine — a first for the studio, which has historically used proprietary engines. The listing requires StarCraft franchise experience, fueling speculation about a new entry in the IP.

Appeared in 2026-04-03.