Posted 4/10/2024, 1:30:51 AM
Blizzard and NetEase Reach New Deal to Bring Games Back to China
- Blizzard has struck a new deal with NetEase to bring its games back to China after a bitter breakup last year
- The deal covers World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft titles
- It will take effect this summer, with an official announcement expected on April 10
- The renewed partnership comes after over a year with Blizzard games unavailable in China
- Microsoft's acquisition of Blizzard's parent company Activision Blizzard likely helped facilitate the new NetEase agreement