IGN is reporting that Blizzard has purchased the IGN Pro League and its assets, with various jobs on offer for those affected by the recent acquisition. A new team has been revealed that will be based in San Francisco under Blizzard's banner, and will focus "on creating high-quality web and mobile content in support of Blizzard games."

"This new team will help us to further develop the rich media experiences that extend the fun and engagement of our games online," Blizzard's executive vice president of publishing Itzik Ben-Bassat stated. “This is a team of passionate gamers with a proven track record, and we’re looking forward to now leveraging their expertise and technology to support a variety of online efforts.”

Alongside the announcement of a Blizzard-centred team, they have also clarified that there are "no plans to continue operation of the IPL business." Following the news of purchase, IGN has announced that they will continue future eSports events with various other organisations rather than focusing on a few key titles.