Nexon Targets StarCraft Development Rights, Sparking StarCraft 3 Speculation

Insider Gaming reports that Nexon is pushing to acquire Blizzard’s development rights to the StarCraft IP, potentially enabling Nexon to develop the franchise’s next mainline game (StarCraft 3). The deal is said to be close to finalization, which would shift IP development control to Nexon in Korea, though Blizzard’s publishing role and official confirmation remain unclear.