BlizzCon 2022 is officially canceled | Atomix

There are many things happening inside Activision Blizzard right now, so as expected, they announced that the BlizzCon Online 2022 it has been officially canceled. Unlike the cancellation of the 2021 edition, this time the pandemic was not responsible, but the company prefers to focus on solving all the current problems that are experienced within the study.

Through a new statement published today on the website of Blizzard, the company said to put together a massive event like BlizzCon it took everyone’s time and energy in the studio, and according to Blizzard, that time and energy will be focused on “supporting our teams and progressing in the development of our games and experiences.”

Likewise, this statement also mentions that the company will be taking this time as an opportunity to reinvent the format of the BlizzCon for the future:

“The first BlizzCon was held 16 years ago, and a lot has changed since then — most notably, the different ways that players and communities come together and feel like they are part of something bigger. We do not know how this event will look in the future, but we must make sure it is a safe, welcoming and inclusive space. “

Blizzard He concluded this statement by reiterating to fans that the company will continue to announce games and updates, only that they will not do so in this convention format.

Editor’s note: After all that is happening inside Activision Blizzard, it was to be expected that the BlizzCon 2022 it was not one of their priorities. The company promised that they will be reinventing this format for the future, but they should reinvent their work environment first.

Via: Kotaku