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Do you remember the NetEase-Blizzard breakup six months ago? Games like World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and StarCraft have been offline in China for a long time, but many Chinese fans hope that the games will return. Blizzard President Mike Ybarra mentioned the issue of Blizzard games in China during a live stream on July 15th.
During the live stream, a netizen asked if it's possible for the Chinese servers to return within the year. Mike Ybarra replied, "I really want the Chinese servers to return as soon as possible. Believe me, I will do everything I can to make it happen."
Blizzard President addresses the return of Chinese servers: Working hard, will return to China as soon as possible
Previously, Mike Ybarra had been tight-lipped about the Chinese servers and avoided similar questions from others. However, this time, he suddenly responded during the live stream, which suggests that it wasn't just a passing thought or polite words. It seems that there is hope for the return of the Chinese servers!
However, whether Blizzard games can return depends not only on domestic operators but also on a series of approval procedures.