One of Blizzard's most recognizable franchises could be heading in a surprising new direction, with Nexon reportedly negotiating for the rights to develop future StarCraft games. If another company takes a major role in the future of StarCraft, it would mark a significant shift for one of Blizzard's defining franchises and could significantly change what fans should expect from the franchise's next major entry.
StarCraft has been largely dormant as a game series for more than a decade, despite fan pleas for more. The franchise remains especially important in South Korea, where the original game still maintains a strong presence in PC cafés nearly three decades after its release. That enduring popularity makes Nexon a particularly interesting company to potentially take on a future StarCraft game.
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According to a report from South Korean outlet Chosun, Nexon is pursuing an agreement with Blizzard that could give it development rights for new content using the StarCraft IP. One industry source reportedly claimed that the negotiations are nearing completion and could include the rights to develop a successor to the existing series. That...
