Blizzard unveiled its third instalment of the beloved franchise, Diablo 4, at Blizzcon 2019. The game has been in development for some time, and finally fans of the series can get some insight and details about this upcoming ARPG title. Here’s everything we know about Diablo 4 so far:
Story Overview
The storyline of Diablo 4 currently takes place after the events of Diablo 3.
The game follows the story of Malthael, the Angel of Death, who was introduced in Reaper of Souls as the new antagonist.
Malthael has left the High Heavens and descended to Sanctuary – the world where the game is set – determined to bring an end to all Diablo-related chaos.
Game Features
Open World: Diablo 4 will be the first Diablo title to incorporate an open world. It will be filled with random events that you can either ignore or partake in as you explore the world.
Five Available Classes: at launch, Diablo 4 is set to contain five playable classes: Barbarian, Druid, Sorcerer, Amazon, and Paladin. Each class will have a unique set of abilities and playstyles.
Player vs Player: Diablo 4 will introduce a player-versus-player mode in which players can engage in combat against each other. It is unclear at this point how this will be implemented into the game.
Dynamic Weather: the game will introduce a dynamic weather system, which will affect how NPCs, enemies, and more behave depending on the conditions.
Release Date and Platforms
Diablo 4 currently does not have a release date, and there is no confirmation on what platforms it will be released for. However, it is likely that it will be released for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Diablo 4 looks to be an exciting addition to the beloved franchise, and more information is to be announced in the near future. Fans will just have to wait and see what exciting new features the game will bring.