Blizzard is looking for programmers to maintain old games – update

Blizzard plans to make game classics such as StarCraft, Warcraft III and Diablo II suitable for modern operating systems. This is apparent from a vacancy that the developer has posted on its website.

According to Blizzard’s vacancy, the ‘titans of their time’, by which the developer refers to the games, are no longer playable due to changing hardware, new operating systems and online services. As a result, the games can no longer be experienced properly by the loyal fans or a new generation.

Blizzard is looking for a programmer who can change that. The developer wants to restore the games and needs someone who can ensure that the gameplay comes back to the forefront on modern operating systems. The candidate is also expected to combat hacking in multiplayer and fix all kinds of bugs. Candidates may apply if they have at least five years of experience and a passion for games.

StarCraft was released in 1998, Diablo II was released in 2000 and Warcraft III was released in 2002. It is not yet known in what form Blizzard wants to breathe new life into the old games.

Update 17:17: In a statement to Gamespot, Blizzard states with the vacancy “it is looking for programmers to maintain the legacy games.” So a new release does not seem to be in order. The article has been slightly modified accordingly.

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