Blizzard's new project moved a step closer to the limelight today, the company hinting that the project is in full swing with a range of new job postings. At the same time, the developer affirmed that said new project was unrelated to their eponymous MMORPG.

The new jobs in question include a lead character artist and a lead 3D environment artist, with a 'next-gen MMO' mooted. Forumites had assumed that the roles were related to forthcoming WoW expansion The Lich King, but this was denied by Blizzard.

"No, it is an unannounced Next-Gen MMO. And that doesn't mean an expansion for World of Warcraft either," teased a spokesperson on the forums.

WoW next add-on pack is due next year, while we'll keep you posted on Blizzard's secret project, which has been rumoured for some time.

By Luke Guttridge