Blizzard Was Xbox as an internal corporate update reveals the developer finished fiscal year 2026 as the top-performing studio within the Xbox studios division. In an email sent to employees and seen by Windows Central, Blizzard President Johanna Faries shared that the division over-delivered on Microsoft's projections while marking the third highest fiscal year for top-line revenue in Blizzard's history.
Quick Facts
- Blizzard ended FY 2026 as the top-performing studio in Xbox's studios division.
- The period marked Blizzard's first consecutive quarters of growth since Overwatch launched in 2016.
- Performance was driven in particular by Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and Overwatch.
- Overwatch delivered its strongest quarter since 2022.
Studio Impact and Future Investments
Faries noted in the internal communication that the studio's financial and operational success will allow for increased investment in Blizzard games, employees, and other upcoming initiatives designed to shape the company's future. The consecutive quarterly growth represents a notable turn for the developer, marking its most consistent positive momentum since the 2016 launch of Overwatch.
The upcoming BlizzCon 2026, scheduled to take place on September 12 and 13 in Anaheim, California, is expected to highlight the studio's current work. Faries stated that the event will reflect the collaborative efforts of the team and serve as a springboard into a new era of momentum for the publisher's community-focused mission.