Shulou(Shulou.com)11/24 Report--

CTOnews.com November 17 news, this afternoon, Blizzard China issued an announcement through social media, saying that all national service players of Blizzard games, we regret to inform you:

As our existing license agreement with NetTech expires, from 0: 00 on January 24, 2023, all "World of Warcraft", "Warcraft III: remake", "StarCraft" series, "hearthstone Legend", "Storm Hero", "Watchman" and "Diablo III" national service games will be suspended. The joint development and release of Diablo: immortality is covered by a separate agreement between the two companies.

Blizzard China said: "over the past 20 years, we have received love and support for Blizzard games through NetEase and other local partners, for which we are deeply grateful. Your enthusiasm and creativity will also continue to inspire us. We sincerely look forward to bringing Blizzard games back to you in the future."

According to NetEase's announcement earlier today, as its agreement with partner Blizzard Entertainment is about to expire, the operation of "World of Warcraft", "hearth Stone", "Watch Vanguard", "Diablo III", "StarCraft II", "Warcraft III: remake", "Storm Hero", operated by Shanghai Netflix Network Technology Development Co., Ltd., in Chinese mainland will be terminated at 0: 00 on January 24, 2023.

CTOnews.com learned that NetEase thanked the players for their support and love for Blizzard game products, and was honored to work with you for 14 years. At the same time, NetEase apologized for the inconvenience caused by the termination of operation, saying, "Thank you very much for your understanding and forgiveness, and sincerely look forward to your continued support and attention."

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NetEase issued an announcement on the expiration of the operation of Blizzard games: the operation of the games will be terminated on January 24 next year.

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