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BlizzConline 2021
BlizzConline 2021 will run from February 19 to 20.
An all-digital community celebration and exhibition of Blizzard games and universes, BlizzConline 2021 will feature a variety of events and preproduced segments, including deep dives into Blizzard’s games and universes, gaming competitions featuring eSports professionals, and more.
Here is the full schedule, via Blizzard:
(All times are Eastern Time.)
February 19
- Blizzard Channel (YouTube)
- 5:00 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. – Opening Ceremony – Join us for the start of BlizzConline, and discover the latest from Blizzard Entertainment. No spoilers here, so you’re going to want to catch it live!
- 6:10 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. – World of Warcraft: What’s Next – Members of the World of Warcraft development team discuss the latest content coming to Azeroth.
- 6:40 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. – Diablo: What’s Next (Rebroadcast) – Members of the Diablo development team discuss the latest content coming to Sanctuary.
- 7:20 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Behind the Scenes of Overwatch 2 (Rebroadcast) – The Overwatch team gives a sneak peek behind the scenes of Overwatch 2. Join them as they dive into the development process and share some work in progress.
- 8:00 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. – Diablo Deep Dive – Delve deeper into Diablo with the development team.
- 8:40 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. – BlizzConline Day 1 Wrap-Up – BlizzConline executive producer Saralyn Smith closes out the first day of the show with a look back at the highlights so far.
- World of Warcraft Channel (YouTube)
- 5:00 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. – Opening Ceremony – Join us for the start of BlizzConline, and discover the latest from Blizzard Entertainment. No spoilers here, so you’re going to want to catch it live!
- 6:10 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. – World of Warcraft: What’s Next – Members of the World of Warcraft development team discuss the latest content coming to Azeroth.
- 6:40 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. – World of Warcraft Deep Dive – Delve deeper into World of Warcraft with the development team.
- 7:10 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. – World of Warcraft: Making of the Wandering Ancient Mount – Ride along with the World of Warcraft team as they explore the process of building the community-chosen Wandering Ancient mount.
- 7:20 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. – World of Warcraft: Voices of the Afterlife – Join us as we take a look behind-the-scenes with the voice actors behind some of your favorite World of Warcraft characters. Hear them share their experiences bringing vibrant characters and stories to life.
- 8:40 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. – BlizzConline Day 1 Wrap-Up – BlizzConline executive producer Saralyn Smith closes out the first day of the show with a look back at the highlights so far.
- Hearthstone Channel (YouTube)
- 5:00 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. – Opening Ceremony – Join us for the start of BlizzConline, and discover the latest from Blizzard Entertainment. No spoilers here, so you’re going to want to catch it live!
- 6:10 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. – Hearthstone Deep Dive – Join the Hearthstone team and host Brian Kibler for a closer look at what’s coming to Hearthstone in 2021.
- 6:55 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. – Hearthstone: Battlegrounds Exhibition – Eight of Hearthstone‘s most popular Battlegrounds streamers take center stage for this exhibition, hosted by Frodan. Who will take home the BlizzConline crown?
- 8:40 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. – BlizzConline Day 1 Wrap-Up – BlizzConline executive producer Saralyn Smith closes out the first day of the show with a look back at the highlights so far.
- Diablo Channel (YouTube)
- 5:00 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. – Opening Ceremony – Join us for the start of BlizzConline, and discover the latest from Blizzard Entertainment. No spoilers here, so you’re going to want to catch it live!
- 6:10 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. – Diablo: What’s Next – Members of the Diablo development team discuss the latest content coming to Sanctuary.
- 6:50 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Diablo: The Voice of Deckard Cain – Stay a while and listen! The voice of Deckard Cain, Michael Gough, discusses how the iconic voice came to be and answers some questions from the Diablo universe.
- 7:00 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. – Diablo Developer Roundtable – Join the development team for a roundtable discussion about recent learnings and more.
- 7:40 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Diablo: The Gothic World of Brom – Legendary artist Brom sits down for a one-on-one interview to discuss his inspiration for all of his haunting contributions to the Diablo franchise, hosted by the person who may know him better than anyone: his son!
- 8:00 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. – Diablo Deep Dive – Delve deeper into Diablo with the development team.
- 8:40 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. – BlizzConline Day 1 Wrap-Up – BlizzConline executive producer Saralyn Smith closes out the first day of the show with a look back at the highlights so far.
- Overwatch Channel (YouTube)
- 5:00 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. – Opening Ceremony – Join us for the start of BlizzConline, and discover the latest from Blizzard Entertainment. No spoilers here, so you’re going to want to catch it live!
- 6:10 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. – Behind the Scenes of Overwatch 2 – The Overwatch team gives a sneak peek behind the scenes of Overwatch 2. Join them as they dive into the development process and share some work in progress.
- 6:50 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. – The Voices of Overwatch – Join some of your favorite Overwatch voice actors as they share their experiences bringing the vibrant characters and stories of future Earth to life, then watch a performance of an iconic cinematic from the Overwatch universe.
- 8:20 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. – Overwatch: Creating a Soundtrack – Blizzard music director Derek Duke talks to the composers responsible for some of the most iconic scores in the world of Overwatch.
- 8:40 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. – BlizzConline Day 1 Wrap-Up – BlizzConline executive producer Saralyn Smith closes out the first day of the show with a look back at the highlights so far.
- Strategy Channel (YouTube)
- 5:00 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. – Opening Ceremony – Join us for the start of BlizzConline, and discover the latest from Blizzard Entertainment. No spoilers here, so you’re going to want to catch it live!
- 6:10 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. – StarCraft Legends – Ever wonder what would happen if StarCraft bonjwas from different eras faced off? Join us for StarCraft Legends, where the best players from StarCraft and StarCraft II clash as a team for era-spanning glory.
- 8:20 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. – Where It All Started: Blizzard’s Early Years – Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the early games that led to the creation of Blizzard Entertainment.
- 8:40 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. – BlizzConline Day 1 Wrap-Up – BlizzConline executive producer Saralyn Smith closes out the first day of the show with a look back at the highlights so far.
February 20
- Blizzard Channel (YouTube)
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – World of Warcraft Q&A – Got something you want to ask about Azeroth or the Shadowlands? Join the World of Warcraft development team as they answer community questions about lore, zones, dungeons, raids, and more.
- 4:00 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. – Virtual March of the Murlocs – Just because we’re apart, that doesn’t mean we can’t still march together! Throw on your murloc onesie and check out this music video featuring members of the Blizzard community mrrgllrggl-ing from around the world.
- 4:05 p.m. to 5:05 p.m. – Community Showcase – Host Darin De Paul is back to help shine a spotlight on the very best art, talent, storytelling, and cosplay from the Blizzard community.
- 5:05 p.m. to 7:25 p.m. – BlizzConline Presents: A Critical Role Diablo Campaign – Critical Role hosts a custom Diablo-themed adventure about a band of warriors pursuing whispered rumors of something ancient and evil stirring beneath the ruins of Old Tristram.
- 7:25 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Show Close – Executive Producer Saralyn Smith wraps up the weekend and shares some show highlights as BlizzConline comes to a close.
- World of Warcraft Channel (YouTube)
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – World of Warcraft Q&A – Got something you want to ask about Azeroth or the Shadowlands? Join the World of Warcraft development team as they answer community questions about lore, zones, dungeons, raids, and more.
- 4:00 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. – Virtual March of the Murlocs – Just because we’re apart, that doesn’t mean we can’t still march together! Throw on your murloc onesie and check out this music video featuring members of the Blizzard community mrrgllrggl-ing from around the world.
- 4:05 p.m. to 5:05 p.m. – Community Showcase – Host Darin De Paul is back to help shine a spotlight on the very best art, talent, storytelling, and cosplay from the Blizzard community.
- 5:05 p.m. to 6:05 p.m. – World of Warcraft: The Evolution of Thrall – Join Terran Gregory, Christie Golden, and Sean Copeland from Blizzard’s story and franchise development team as they look back on the evolution of the iconic World of Warcraft character Thrall.
- 6:05 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. – World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Sound Creation – The Blizzard sound team provides insight into how they approached the new zones of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands.
- 6:15 p.m. to 7:25 p.m. – World of Warcraft: Cooking Workshop – Chef Lulaboo is in the kitchen preparing dishes inspired by the food and ingredients of Azeroth. Join her to learn how you can craft them at home!
- 7:25 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Show Close – Executive Producer Saralyn Smith wraps up the weekend and shares some show highlights as BlizzConline comes to a close.
- Hearthstone Channel (YouTube)
- 3:00 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. – Hearthstone Q&A – Have a question Hearthstone on deck in your brain? Join the development team as they answer your community inquiries.
- 3:35 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Blizzard Art Studio: Reno Jackson – Hearthstone artist Rafael Zanchetin takes you step-by-step through how to draw the world-renowned archaeologist, explorer, and treasure hunter Reno Jackson.
- 4:00 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. – Virtual March of the Murlocs – Just because we’re apart, that doesn’t mean we can’t still march together! Throw on your murloc onesie and check out this music video featuring members of the Blizzard community mrrgllrggl-ing from around the world.
- 4:05 p.m. to 5:05 p.m. – Community Showcase – Host Darin De Paul is back to help shine a spotlight on the very best art, talent, storytelling, and cosplay from the Blizzard community.
- 5:05 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. – Hearthstone: Innkeeper Impressions – Pull up a chair! Join the voice of Innkeeper himself, Terrence Stone, as he listens to impressions of Innkeeper voice lines submitted by the Hearthstone community, and decides which ones are common, epic, or legendary.
- 5:10 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. – Hearthstone: Streamer Showdown – Visual Core and ChanmanV present Streamer Showdown, a live game show that brings your favorite online personalities and streamers together for a battle of wits. This special Hearthstone edition at BlizzConline features Kripp, Alliestrasza, Liv Breeden, and Alec Dawson.
- 7:20 p.m. to 7:25 p.m. – Hearthstone: Bartender Bob’s Advice – Come on in, friend. Join Bartender Bob as he shares advice and inspiration with some friends of the Tavern.
- 7:25 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Show Close – Executive Producer Saralyn Smith wraps up the weekend and shares some show highlights as BlizzConline comes to a close.
- Diablo Channel (YouTube)
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Diablo Q&A – Got something you’ve been dying to know about Sanctuary? Join the Diablo development team as they answer community questions about the gameplay, monsters, and world of Sanctuary.
- 4:00 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. – Virtual March of the Murlocs – Just because we’re apart, that doesn’t mean we can’t still march together! Throw on your murloc onesie and check out this music video featuring members of the Blizzard community mrrgllrggl-ing from around the world.
- 4:05 p.m. to 5:05 p.m. – Community Showcase – Host Darin De Paul is back to help shine a spotlight on the very best art, talent, storytelling, and cosplay from the Blizzard community.
- 5:05 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. – Artists at Work: Diablo Hive Mother Part 1 – Join artists from the Diablo team to see the beginning sketch phase of bringing a boss monster to life in Sanctuary.
- 6:10 p.m. to 7:25 p.m. – Artists at Work: Diablo Hive Mother Part 2 – Artists from the Diablo team continue their work of fleshing out a boss monster, adding color and detail.
- 7:25 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Show Close – Executive Producer Saralyn Smith wraps up the weekend and shares some show highlights as BlizzConline comes to a close.
- Overwatch Channel (YouTube)
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Overwatch League: Shock vs. The World – The two-time Overwatch League champion San Francisco Shock take on a dream team featuring pro players, streamers, community figures, and other surprise guests in a series of exciting Overwatch challenges. Can the combined might of the world dethrone the 2021 Shock?
- 4:00 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. – Virtual March of the Murlocs – Just because we’re apart, that doesn’t mean we can’t still march together! Throw on your murloc onesie and check out this music video featuring members of the Blizzard community mrrgllrggl-ing from around the world.
- 4:05 p.m. to 5:05 p.m. – Community Showcase – Host Darin De Paul is back to help shine a spotlight on the very best art, talent, storytelling, and cosplay from the Blizzard community.
- 5:05 p.m. to 6:05 p.m. – Overwatch: Community-Made Creations in the Workshop – The Overwatch team turns the spotlight on some of the game’s most ambitious community creators forging custom experiences in the Workshop.
- 6:05 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. – Overwatch League: Crafts with Soe – Watchpoint host Soe Gschwind shows you step-by-step how to craft your very own Pachimari using modeling clay.
- 7:15 p.m. to 7:25 p.m. – Blizzard Art Studio: Roadhog – Overwatch artist Morten Skaalvik takes you step-by-step through how to draw the international criminal and one-man apocalypse, Roadhog.
- 7:25 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Show Close – Executive Producer Saralyn Smith wraps up the weekend and shares some show highlights as BlizzConline comes to a close.
- Strategy Channel (YouTube)
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – In-Game User-Generated Content Showcase – Community-crafted, user-generated content (also known as “UGC”) has been a vital part of Blizzard gaming for decades, from StarCraft‘s User Map Settings to Warcraft III custom games to the StarCraft II Arcade. Join us as we celebrate and showcase a variety of UGC from throughout the years.
- 4:00 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. – Virtual March of the Murlocs – Just because we’re apart, that doesn’t mean we can’t still march together! Throw on your murloc onesie and check out this music video featuring members of the Blizzard community mrrgllrggl-ing from around the world.
- 4:05 p.m. to 5:05 p.m. – Community Showcase – Host Darin De Paul is back to help shine a spotlight on the very best art, talent, storytelling, and cosplay from the Blizzard community.
- 5:05 p.m. to 6:35 p.m. – Artists at Work: CarBot Animation – The team from CarBot Animation returns to BlizzConline! Gather ’round from wherever you are to see how their creations are made from start to finish.
- 6:35 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Blizzard Art Studio: Tracer – Overwatch artist Arnold Tsang takes you step-by-step through how to draw the time-jumping adventurer Tracer.
- 7:00 p.m. to 7:25 p.m. – Blizzard Art Studio: Margrave Krexus – World of Warcraft artist Jordan Powers takes you step-by-step through how to draw the former leader of the Necrolords’ House of the Chosen, Margrave Krexus.
- 7:25 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Show Close – Executive Producer Saralyn Smith wraps up the weekend and shares some show highlights as BlizzConline comes to a close.