Blizzard Is Working On An “RPG FPS” AAA Game

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Blizzard Is Working On An “RPG FPS” AAA Game

As a long-time Blizzard enthusiast with countless hours spent in their immersive worlds, I must admit that the latest rumors have piqued my curiosity. The mention of an “RPG-FPS AAA” project by none other than Blizzard’s Senior Director of Product Management, Chris McCabe, has sent shockwaves through the gaming community. Although the “RPG-FPS” part seems to have mysteriously vanished from his LinkedIn profile, a quick-thinking insider managed to preserve the information before it was too late.

Story Highlights

  • Blizzard Entertainment has created game franchises like Diablo, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and others.
  • The developer now seems to be working on an “RPG FPS” AAA title for both PC and consoles. 
  • No other details are available at the moment, leading to widespread speculation about the project. 

At any moment, a colossal enterprise such as Blizzard Entertainment typically has multiple projects under development. However, one specific detail has piqued curiosity recently. As stated on Chris McCabe’s LinkedIn profile, who is Blizzard’s Senior Director of Product Management, he is involved in the Senior Director of Product Management at Blizzard, he is part of an “RPG-FPS AAA” project that commenced in April 2024

Following another look at the profile, it appears that the RPG FPS section was later taken down. However, a trustworthy source Timur222 on X managed to capture a screenshot prior to this change, and was among the first to share this information. The profile still contains other hints such as “Upcoming AAA Game (PC/Console)” which remain unchanged

Blizzard Is Working On An “RPG FPS” AAA Game

Some Speculation On What Blizzard Could Be Cooking Up 

Blizzard Is Working On An “RPG FPS” AAA Game

In the whirlwind of online discussions, it didn’t take much time for everyone to gravitate towards what seems like the most plausible explanation—Overwatch 2’s PvE mode. You might remember when Blizzard debuted Overwatch 2 in 2019, and one of the things they highlighted was Hero Mode. This unique feature allowed players to engage in a single-player experience that promised an extraordinary replay value

On May 16, 2023, the developers of Overwatch held a live broadcast where they revealed that the much-anticipated PvE mode in Overwatch 2 has been canceled. You can find out what the general opinion was about this decision by reading the comments section of the linked video

It appears that fans believe that Overwatch 2’s PvE mode may be revived in some fashion by Blizzard, however, it’s important to approach this news with caution as there is currently no additional information available

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2024-09-04 21:12