Activision Blizzard says Warcraft is coming to mobile later this year Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Activision Blizzard says Warcraft is coming to mobile later this year As part of "substantial new content for the Warcraft franchise in 2022". News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 4 Feb 2022 26 comments Blizzard Entertainment's long-running Warcraft franchise will be making its way to mobile later this year, according to a newly released quarterly earnings report from Activision. As things currently stand, there's not a lot of information to go on, with Activision only saying Blizzard is "planning substantial new content for the Warcraft franchise in 2022" that will see it deliver "all-new mobile Warcraft content into players' hands for the first time". The project is highlighted separately from World of Warcraft and Hearthstone, both of which will also be getting "new experiences" this year, according to Activision. A mobile Warcraft experience would mark Blizzard's first attempt to bring one of its beloved franchises to mobile since the disastrous unveiling of Diablo Immortal. That game, a free-to-play adaptation of the classic action-RPG series, was announced at BlizzCon 2018, where it was immediately met with hostility from Blizzard fans. Watch on YouTube Since then, Diablo Immortal has entered a limited public technical alpha, and early impressions seem to suggest it offers a solidly enjoyable transition to mobile for the long-running series - news that might provide some degree of assurance for fans around similar ventures. It remains to be seen how Warcraft will ultimately manifest as a mobile experience but the community will be hoping for a considerably better effort than Blizzard's shambolic Warcraft 3 remake. Today's news of a new mobile Warcraft experience follows the equally low-key announcement that Blizzard - recently snapped up in Microsoft's $69BN acquisition of Activision - is currently working on a brand-new survival game set in a "whole new universe". Both announcements come as the developer continues to reel from the shocking allegations it fostered a company culture where sexual harassment, assault, and inappropriate behaviour were able to thrive. Since the claims were made in a State of California lawsuit last year - one that called Blizzard a "breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women - Activision Blizzard's disastrous attempts to right its public image have only worsened. CEO Bobby Kotick was subsequently the subject of a damning report claiming he was aware of sexual misconduct within the company "for years", while Activision continues to draw ire for its apparent union-busting efforts as Raven Software employees attempts to unionise. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store