The next StarCraft may not be made by Blizzard, according to a new report

Nexon is reportedly moving to acquire the StarCraft intellectual property from Blizzard, a shift that would place the next installment of the iconic series outside its original developer. Multiple tech and gaming outlets, including Wccftech, games.gg and Eurogamer.net, cite a new report suggesting the Korean publisher is close to securing the development rights. The prospect of a non‑Blizzard StarCraft has emerged as the headline surprise. The motivation behind the potential sale appears tied to Blizzard’s broader strategic considerations. Wccftech notes that Microsoft’s Xbox platform may have to weigh immediate cash inflow against the legacy value of keeping the franchise in‑house.

Insider Gaming and Vice echo that Blizzard could be looking to monetize the property, positioning Nexon as a willing buyer eager to continue the series. Coverage varies in certainty. Games.gg and DualShockers present the deal as near final, while Massively Overpowered labels it a rumor and calls the information unconfirmed. A Korean article in 조선일보 provides an exclusive angle on Nexon’s pursuit, yet offers no official comment from Blizzard. Kotaku shifts focus to Arc Raiders’ publisher, which is also reportedly interested in the rights, adding another layer of speculation without concrete evidence.

Neither Blizzard nor Nexon has issued a formal statement, leaving key details unsettled. The final terms, timeline for a sequel, and what role, if any, Xbox will play remain unanswered. Observers await confirmation of whether the transaction will close and how the change in stewardship could influence the franchise’s direction.