Diablo 4 was announced quite a while ago, back at BlizzCon 2019. It is something that all fans of the ARPG genres have been waiting for. However, similar to all their other games, Blizzard has been taking a lot of time working on Diablo 4.
In this article, Gurugamer is going to showcase everything available about Diablo 4 so far, including the expected release date, classes, and gameplay.
1. Diablo 4 Release Date (Official)
Initially, the game was expected to come out in late 2022. However, it has been delayed to 2023 instead. Outside of this reveal, no specific date is available.
Diablo 4 will launch on pretty much all platforms: from PC, current-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X) to last-generation consoles (PS4 & Xbox One). The game will also have crossplay and cross-progression across all platforms. Players will need a Battle.Net account for that, of course.
According to the GM of the Diablo franchise, public beta testing will come out in 2023.
Diablo 4 gameplay showcase
Additionally, the game will feature hundreds of dungeons, which will be randomly generated. It also has a non-linear storyline and players won’t be forced to stick to a particular quest order.
Blizzard has taken fans' feedback about the bad skill system in Diablo 3 and reworked the skill system in Diablo 4 extensively. The Diablo 4 skill system would look like a tree, with separate sections for Skills and Passives.
Players can only fill 30-40% of the nodes in the endgame, so they need to build their own skill set carefully. The passives section will hold more general upgrades to your character.
Players will be able to access the Paragon Board in Diablo 4 once they reach level 50. Each paragon tile you earn will give your character a bonus or a boost that makes you stronger.
Diablo 4 is an always-online game. This means players will see other players in open-world activities. There will also be world events that other players can attend.
Blizzard has now confirmed that PvP is coming back to the upcoming Diablo 4 game. However, it would be a completely optional mechanic - you can skip it entirely if you don't want interruptions.
While there won't be an offline mode, Diablo 4 will get couch co-op support.
Blizzard has confirmed that Diablo 4 is not pay-to-win. While the game will be coming with microtransactions, paid content will center on cosmetics and eventually full expansions.