Though BlizzCon has been around since 2005, it has been canceled a number of times since then. In 2020, the covid-19 pandemic necessitated BlizzCon’s cancellation with the event returning in an online format. However, in 2022, BlizzCon was canceled again amidst state and federal workplace harassment lawsuits. The event returned once again in 2023.

World of Warcraft, Diablo and Overwatch fans who were looking forward to getting together at BlizzCon in November may be disappointed to learn that Blizzard has canceled this year's edition of the event.

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that BlizzCon 2024 has been canceled, although the company does have plans for future live events this year. While there won’t be an in-person or digital BlizzCon event for this year,