# Immersive Mobile Games Blizzard Announced an Event for a World of Warcraft Mobile Game By Colin Smith | Published 2022-04-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-warcraft-mobile-game References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/blizzard-world-of-warcraft-mobile-game-preview-next-week) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/Warcraft/status/1519724375372562432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1519724375372562432%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2F2022%2F4%2Fblizzard-world-of-warcraft-mobile-game-preview-next-week) '[Blizzard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-immortal-release),' the gaming company famous for massively successful titles such as 'Hearthstone,' ['Overwatch,'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overwatch-2-street-fighter) and 'Warcraft,' has announced an upcoming 'World of Warcraft mobile game.' In a [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-world-my-city) post from the game developer, it outlined details surrounding an upcoming event on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, at 10 am PT. At this time, Blizzard will unveil details surrounding a mobile game based on World of Warcraft and the Warcraft universe. This game marks Blizzard's second venture into the exclusive mobile gaming space. Its first mobile-only title is 'Diablo Immortal,' which is slated for a release on June 2nd and is based on the critically acclaimed 'Diablo' series of action role-playing games (RPGs). The World of Warcraft mobile game will likely be a large-scale open-world RPG where players create their own characters and immerse themselves into the World of Warcraft, embarking on quests and working together to beat dungeons. Image Credit: Blizzard ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Immersive Gaming:** Blizzard's upcoming World of Warcraft mobile game represents a trend towards immersive mobile gaming experiences that engage players in familiar and well-loved game universes. - **Mobile Rpgs:** Blizzard's entry into the mobile gaming space with World of Warcraft and Diablo Immortal demonstrates a trend towards high-quality RPGs available on mobile devices. - **Multiplayer Mobile Games:** The emphasis on co-operative play in Blizzard's upcoming World of Warcraft mobile game reflects a trend towards multiplayer mobile games that allow for social engagement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** Blizzard's continued success with established franchises shows an opportunity for gaming companies to expand into the mobile space with familiar and popular IPs. - **Mobile Technology:** The trend towards immersive and high-quality RPGs on mobile devices presents a market opportunity for mobile technology developers to build more powerful and capable devices. - **Social Media:** The trend towards multiplayer mobile games allows for the social media industry to explore opportunities to foster community and engagement among players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile-Supported Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-immortal-release.md) - [Immersive Multiplayer Game Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-within.md) - [Battle-Map Mobile Game Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warzone-mobile.md) - [Online Multiplayer Game Championships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mythic-dungeon-international.md) - [Game-Inspired Smartphone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-immortal-version.md) - [Action Game Crossover Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-x-berserk.md) - [Development Studio Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spellbreak-developers.md) - [AR Superhero Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-world-of-heroes.md) - [Expansive Series Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-hunter-series.md)