Game Overview:
Diablo 4 is an action role playing game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment.
Unlike its predecessors, it is an always-online experience and features a shared open world.
With early access currently live, here are some tips to keep in mind to level up quickly, conserve resources and maybe survive longer.
The action RPG looters releases on June 6th for Xbox, PlayStation and PC. Here's what you should know before jumping in.
PS4 and PS5 players can look forward to Trophies for killing lots of different enemies, hitting certain levels, and much more.
Diablo series general manager Rod Fergusson teases that people "are going to be really surprised" and doesn't want to ruin it.
"We've done the work. We've done a lot of testing, so we're prepared. But you know, never say never," says Diablo GM Rod Fergusson.
Associate game director Joseph Piepiora confirmed that the launch version would have some balance changes and bug fixes.
Xbox, PlayStation and PC players can now download the title before its early access launch on June 2nd and worldwide release on June 6th.
Blizzard's action RPG looter has received praise for its combat, loot, world design and presentation before its June 6th release.
Kick off your early access to Diablo 4 by taking part in a hardcore race to level 100, the first 1,000 winners of which will be immortalised by having their names etched on a statue of Lilith.
Blizzard's long-awaited action looter releases on June 6th for Xbox, PlayStation and PC, but early access starts on June 2nd.
The new trailer features various live actors asking you to save them when the action RPG launches on June 6th for consoles and PC.
It's out on June 5th, 4 PM PST, for Standard Edition players. Deluxe and Ultimate Edition owners can start on June 1st, 4 PM PST.
Associate game director Joe Piepiora says seasons will have themes and questlines to explore them, but their stories exist in isolation.
The world of Sanctuary faces its greatest ever threat with the return of Lilith and her overzealous minions.
There's also a screen reader, audio cues for specific loot rarity drops, speech-to-text, and highlighting for players and NPCs.
BlizzCon is returning as an in-person even for the first time since 2019, Blizzard Entertainment has announced.
Blizzard Entertainment's dark fantasy action RPG is available on June 6th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 and PC.
Blizzard's Adam Fletcher says "The full version of the game will be wholly different, so there isn’t a need to use drive space for it."
What led to the events of Diablo 4, and how will players work to oppose Lilith? Find out more here before the game's launch on June 6th.
With many complaining that the Necromancer had been nerfed too much following the beta, Blizzard has eased up on some of those changes.
Early access will also be available even if you buy the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition after June 2nd but before June 6th, per Rod Fergusson.
Each Season adds new questlines, features and quality-of-life improvements, while each Battle Pass offers 90 Tiers of rewards.
Blizzard president Mike Ybarra says the company is "excited" and "we have a lot to show and celebrate together. I can't wait."
Franchise GM Rod Fergusson and various team members will also discuss how the Battle Pass works before the game's launch.
Diablo 4's upcoming server slam is scheduled for May 12-14 and allow players another chance to get a tase of the action RPG's offerings ahead of its June release.
The publisher says it serves "as the launch for a compelling live service," with content planned to drive engagement for "many years to come."
Summon Skeleton Warriors and Mages to fight for you, explode corpses for massive damage, launch bone shards, and much more.
This is according to Blizzard's Joseph Piepiora, who previously said it could take "a little longer" than 80 hours based on "how you play."
To play at 4K/60 FPS and Ultra settings, an RTX 3080, RTX 40 Series GPU supporting DLSS 3, or Radeon RX 6800 XT will be necessary.
If you want to take your Hardcore mode character into Diablo 4's PvP, you'll have to be ready to face the permanent consequences.
Learn more about each class and how Legendary and Unique items provide more build complexity as you delve further into the campaign.
Transform into a Werewolf or Werebear to tear monsters apart or channel elements like lightning and wind with the nature-infused class.
All players can access the test, trying out changes made from the open beta and tackle Ashava, the World Boss, more frequently.
Blizzard Entertainment seems to be hinting at another beta for Diablo 4, which could be announced later today.
The livestream features director Joe Shely and associate director Joseph Piepiora discussing the endgame and beta learnings.
The Barbarian unleashes shouts and offers a rage-filled melee solution when Diablo 4 launches on June 6th for consoles and PC.
Blizzard Entertainment confirms it has wrapped up development on the highly anticipated action RPG, several weeks ahead of its early June launch.
Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson has confirmed the performance and resolution targets for the upcoming action RPG on Xbox Series X/S.
Series GM Rod Fergusson also confirmed there are "no plans at the moment" to add support en route to the game's launch in June.
Blizzard Entertainment has detailed a comprehensive list of tweaks it has made to Diablo 4 based on feedback for its recent beta.
However, associate game director Joseph Piepiora says players earn a "significant amount of gold" when they get to higher levels.
The latest Diablo 4 trailer gives us a look at the elemental destructive power of the Sorcerer.
After completing the story on a single character, you won't need to do it again on additional characters to access the end game.
This is when factoring in the seasonal journey and other content, though leveling a character to 100 could take "a little longer."
New story content will be added to Diablo 4 in its quarterly updates tied to new game mechanics, Blizzard confirms.
A brief new trailer for Blizzard Entertainment's upcoming action RPG puts the spotlight on the Rogue class.
The livestream will feature the development team and content creator Rhykker discussing feedback, improvements and the endgame.
Learn more about the activities available after completing the campaign, from Nightmare Dungeons to the Tree of Whispers.
Deluxe and Ultimate Edition owners can start on June 1st, 4 PM PST while Standard Edition players begin on June 5th at the same time.
Despite previous statements, Blizzard's Rod Fergusson says it's easier to "refund a single skill point or the entire tree at once."
Necromancer and Sorcerer were the most played classes, with players racking up over 61 million hours and 2.6 million hitting level 20.
The bundle includes an Xbox Series X/S, Diablo 4 for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One, cosmetic items for various games, and a wireless controller.
Blizzard will talk about the action RPG's endgame content and progression mechanics, while also offering insight on what it has learnt from the recent beta.
The special edition console will allegedly be priced at $559.99 and will release on June 6, alongside the game itself.
Blizzard is "working closely with Nvidia to identify affected hardware configurations" and gather as much data as possible.
The open beta goes live at 9 AM PDT on March 24th and ends at noon PDT on March 27th, with early downloads now available.
Using sigils can modify Dungeons in the endgame, granting new abilities to monsters and buffing them, debuffing players and so on.
"We solved dozens of issues, and all of that work is going to pay off next weekend and then pave it for launch," says Diablo series GM Rod Fergusson.
Those who pre-ordered gain early access and can play through the Prologue and Act 1 with three classes until March 19th.
The technology will be available at launch for RTX 40 Series GPUs. Unfortunately, open beta players won't be able to try it.
Available on March 18th and March 25th of the open beta at specific times, this World Boss uses poison and leaps around to control the field.
Pre-orders can download it now on PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S to access the open beta from March 17th to 19th.
An exclusive mount and mount armor, the Premium Battle Pass and 20 Tier Skips, and up to 4 days early access for the full game await.
Find out about all the content that awaits in the open beta, available early on March 17th to 19th and worldwide from March 24th to 26th.
Those with early access can download it on March 15th at 9 AM PDT, while open beta players can start downloading it on March 22nd.
Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson has confirmed the same while inviting players to participate in open beta early access this weekend.
It goes live for everyone from March 24th to 27th, but pre-orders gain early access from March 17th to 19th, with progress carrying over.
Players will encounter several Strongholds in Sanctuary, each with unique stories, gameplay mechanics, bosses and rewards.
Ray tracing isn't available in the open beta or full game, but Blizzard Entertainment plans to add it sometime after release.
Players who complete objectives during the open beta will receive two Titles and a Beta Wolf Pack cosmetic in the full game.
There are five massive regions to explore, and the developer promises something new in every corner, from events to dungeons.
Development team members, including director Joe Shely, will discuss the Stronghold and Armor systems, and the upcoming open beta.
Those who pre-purchase the game get early access from March 17th to 19th. The Prologue and Act 1 will be playable during the beta.
Blizzard Entertainment's Rod Fergusson seems to be hinting that the action RPG's open beta date might be announced at IGN Fan Fest later this month.
Blizzard has begun selling a giant box full of goodies related to upcoming action RPG Diablo 4. The box, however, doesn't include the game itself.
A new cinematic trailer was also showcased, which sees Tyrael and his armies descending into Hell to battle Lilith's forces.
A new report has shed light on development issues with Diablo 4, including mismanagement, crunch, and more.
Deluxe and Ultimate Edition pre-orders get four days of early access to the action RPG, which allegedly launches on June 5th, 2023.
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that it'll be sharing an update on the action RPG shortly before The Game Awards.
Information on Diablo 4's launch has seemingly appeared on the Xbox Store backend, pointing to a June release for the RPG.
The action RPG looter could see an announcement for open beta early access on pre-orders and the Collector's Edition on December 8th.
The highly-anticipated action RPG will be receiving a new trailer before The Game Awards next month, a new report has claimed.
Players "say they want open worlds and free choice. But they also want to be told where to go," as per franchise GM Rod Fergusson.
A new report claims that Diablo 4 is launching in April next year, which wil be announced at The Game Awards in December.
Participants will test post-game activities like Helltide, Whispers of the Dead, Fields of Hatred, Nightmare Dungeons, and Paragon Boards.
Microsoft Gaming CEO reiterates commitment to release the "same version" of Call of Duty on PlayStation on the same day as other platforms.
Blizzard details all the different things included in the Shop and Season Pass while promising "hundreds of transmogs" unlockable in-game.
The developer also notes that "all sources of character power come from playing the game" and that "you will not be able to pay for power."
Along with various options for faces and bodies, accessories, skin tone and hair color, players can choose World Tier and the number of tutorials.
Bloomberg's Jason Schreier reports that a "bunch of people" are currently playing an early build via a "friends-and-family alpha test."
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UPDATE: Diablo boss Rod Fergusson has since explained that the beta build was uploaded for internal testing purposes only.
All hell is finally breaking lose when Blizzard's action RPG launches next year- here's everything new that we've learned about it.
The action RPG launches in 2023 for Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and PC with full support for crossplay and cross-platform progression.
The Necromancer's skills fall into the Bone, Darkness, Blood, and Army play styles, allowing players to dabble in summons, magic and more.
Summon different kinds of skeletons to attack or defend, Reapers wielding Scythes, spell-casting Skeleton Mages, or Golems to do your bidding.
Global community lead Adam Fletcher also said, "The game is huge and there will be tons of content after launch for all players."
New gameplay for the action RPG features massive World Bosses and environments, the teases of endgame and support for "years to come."
According to journalist Jeff Grubb, Diablo 4's beta will be playable before the end of the year. An announcement could be imminent.
Activision Blizzard reassures development of the upcoming action RPG is progressing smoothly, with internal testing well underway.
The newest quarterly update for Diablo 4 focuses on the game's environmental art, showing off several environments that players will explore.
The Paragon system makes a return and offers more build variety while Legendary powers can be extracted and imbued into other items.
Despite neither game having solid dates, Blizzard has confirmed that both will now launch further than originally envisioned.
Following the departure of former game director Luis Barriga, design lead Joe Shely has now taken up that position.
Much like previous games in the series, the next Diablo will look to engage players for years.
"Folks across the world will be seeing before too long what we're up to," says World of Warcraft director Ion Hazzikostas.
Blizzard's action RPG has its own Dark Zone-style of PvEvP.
Time attacks for guaranteed criticals or drag foes into the Shadow Realm.
Slay foes with poisoned daggers, arrows and Shadow Magic.
More details like character and horse customization and PvP currency also revealed.
The Opening Ceremony kicks off at 2 PM PT on February 19th.
Blizzard is scheduled to release new titles next year though.
The online event takes place on February 19th to 20th and is free to watch.
Skill upgrades will have bonus effects that rely on non-Primary Stats.
Learn more about the Skill tree, how Passive Skills are unlocked and much more.
More bits of information for the much anticipated title.
Blizzard has reimagined every monster in a "darker, more gritty art style."
Rod Fergusson ends a 15 year relationship with the Gears of War franchise.
Blizzard co-founder Allen Adham talks about Diablo 4's approach to PvP.
Art director John Mueller talks about how the game feels "very different than Diablo III."
Director Luis Barriga also noted that the team has loot "at the top of our minds."
Get a look at the raid style boss.
A leak gets revisited post-Blizzcon.
Blizzard's trying some interesting new things with the next big Diablo game.
The Druid has plenty of tricks up his sleeve.
The game will potentially have lots of DLC.
The Creative Director breaks down the game's scope and tone.
Check out 24 minutes of the heavy-hitting class smashing foes.
Whenever it launches, that is.
They settled on the classic view.
World Events, no game-wide difficulty levels and more discussed by Blizzard.
Unsurprisingly, the game's shared open world means there's no offline mode.
"Not even 'Blizzard soon,'" says director Luis Barriga.
Trading in towns or through a guild leader will be possible.
The legendary Lilith returns to bring darkness to the land.
Three classes have apparently been revealed along with mounts for traveling.
Is it a lock for BlizzCon, then?
BlizzCon 2019 is shaping up to be an eventful show.
The devil may be getting his due soon.
It seems the company isn't being shy about working on a new Diablo.
Activision is looking to invest heavily in two of Blizzard's biggest properties.
Let’s just hope they actually do have something meaningful to show this time.
They might also be considering changing the game's camera perspective.
It seems like Blizzard doesn’t actually know where to take Diablo.
“Fans are letting us know what they want us to be working on. Loudly.”
Blizzard denies pulling any announcements or having any plans for the same.
This whole mess could have been avoided...
What could Blizzard possibly add to its next action RPG/looter? Here are a few possible suggestions.
Yes, but we're probably not seeing it for a while yet.
Diablo 2 project lead and senior producer spotted at Blizzard.
A Diablo 4? Yes please
