The release date of WoW Classic Season WOTLK Gold of Mastery is set. Announcement of WoW Classic seasons was made amid controversy over multiple lawsuits as well as inquiries into an alleged long history of sexual harassment and discrimination at Activision Blizzard. The next BlizzCon event, where major announcements for the games developed by the studio typically occur is now cancelled. Blizzard claims it's waiting for the right time to think about the future of the event however, announcements regarding coming games and updates will come in the months ahead.
Blizzard Is Cancelling BlizzCon 2022 to reimagine the Future Of The Event
BlizzCon 2022. which was to be held in February and would be a largely virtual event alongside smaller gatherings in person, has been cancelled. The decision is amidst ongoing lawsuits and investigations that allege widespread sexual harassment and discrimination within Activision Blizzard.
Blizzard states that the energy usually dedicated to putting on the yearly convention will instead be devoted to "supporting our teams and advancing the in the development of our games and experiences." Without BlizzCon next year, Blizzard will also spend the extra time to "reimagine" what the event could look like.
"The first BlizzCon was held sixteen years ago, and much has changed since--most notably, the multiple ways that communities and players can connect and feel part of something greater," Blizzard's statement reads. "Whatever the conference will look like in the future we must ensure that it's like it's as safe, welcoming and inclusive as could be."
The latest game announcements and updates are usually buy WOTLK Gold announced at each year's BlizzCon although there will be no BlizzCon 2022. there will still be some news related to that in the coming months.
