Posted 4/10/2024, 10:20:58 AM
Blizzard and NetEase Renew Deal to Resume Games in China
- Blizzard and NetEase renew partnership to bring games back to China, including World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft
- Previous publishing deal ended in January 2022 due to disputes between companies
- New agreement expected to take effect this summer
- Microsoft gaming head Phil Spencer says agreement demonstrates commitment to bringing more games to more players globally
- Separate deal made between Microsoft and NetEase to explore bringing new NetEase titles to Xbox and other platforms