Blizzard's President Discusses Exciting Changes and Cosplay at BlizzCon 2023

Blizzard president Mike Ybarra discusses the "new era" for the company under Microsoft's ownership, highlighting the potential for increased creative freedom and independence. While the full impact of the acquisition is yet to be determined, Ybarra believes that Microsoft's approach to team-building and culture will benefit Blizzard. Currently, it's "business as usual," with no immediate changes expected. Ybarra also addresses Blizzard's live service model, expressing the need to deliver new content regularly while maintaining player satisfaction. He hints at the possibility of releasing standalone games and mentions the success of mobile titles like Diablo Immortal. However, he remains tight-lipped about the untitled survival game and the return of Blizzard games to China. No news is shared regarding the StarCraft series.