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Recently, it was revealed that Blizzard has held long-term negotiations with a number of domestic game manufacturers to cooperate on the "return of the national server" of Blizzard games. In the end, Blizzard chose to re-cooperate with NetEase, which means that the domestic service of Blizzard games is expected to be re-launched. As of now, NetEase has not issued an official response on the matter.
It is worth noting that on January 24 this year, due to the expiration of Blizzard's licensing agreement with NetEase, Blizzard games such as "World of Warcraft", "Hearthstone", "Diablo 3" and "Overwatch: Return" ceased operation in China. As a result, Hearthstone was removed from the Hangzhou Asian Games, and NetEase disbanded the Shanghai Blizzard game operations department, causing most employees to choose to leave. However, the latest news suggests that the domestic service of the game in question is expected to return.
The collapse of the previous cooperation between Blizzard and NetEase has had a series of impacts on domestic players of games such as "World of Warcraft" and "Hearthstone":
1. Inability to continue the game: Due to the end of the partnership, Blizzard games such as World of Warcraft and Hearthstone have ceased operations in China, resulting in domestic players not being able to continue playing these beloved games.
2. Tournament items affected: Hearthstone and other games have been affected in domestic competitions, including the removal of Hangzhou Asian Games competitions, which has also brought some trouble to domestic players who like to participate in game competitions.
3. Employee turnover and business adjustment: NetEase disbanded the Shanghai Blizzard game operation department, resulting in most employees choosing to leave, which also had a certain impact on related employees.
The collapse of the previous talks between Blizzard and NetEase has brought a series of adverse effects to domestic players, such as the inability of the game to continue to operate, the impact of competition projects, and the employment problems of related employees. Therefore, the re-collaboration is undoubtedly exciting news for players and practitioners who love these games, and it is expected to bring them more game options and development opportunities.
The re-collaboration means that players can expect to enjoy high-profile Blizzard games like World of Warcraft and Hearthstone again. This also brings new hope for the development of Blizzard games in the Chinese market, and also brings more exciting gaming experiences to players. The re-cooperation between NetEase and Blizzard means some important changes and possible impacts for domestic players:
1. Domestic players will have the opportunity to revisit Blizzard games such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Diablo 3, and Overwatch. This means that these popular games are expected to be re-launched in China, providing players with more choice and entertainment.
2. Players can expect better gaming service and support. NetEase, as a leading player in China's gaming market, has rich operational experience and a professional team, and they may provide players with a better gaming experience, customer service, and community support.
3. Re-collaboration may also lead to updates and improvements to the game's content. NetEase's partnership with Blizzard may facilitate the localization of game content and adaptation to the domestic market, resulting in a more locally tailored gaming experience to players.
Overall, the re-cooperation between NetEase and Blizzard means more high-quality game selection, better game experience and service, and possible game content updates and improvements for domestic players. This is exciting news for players who love Blizzard games.