For even more on the game, check out our Diablo 4 interview with Blizzard that delves further into the endgame, customization, and more. That could mean Diablo 4 will ultimately launch on Xbox Game Pass, but that remains to be seen, assuming the deal does close.Īlthough it was not mentioned during the show, a Diablo 4 beta is apparently on the way, and you can sign up now. The Xbox version was featured no doubt due to this being an Xbox event, although Microsoft is currently in the process of attempting to acquire Activision Blizzard.
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(Earlier in the Xbox showcase, it was stated that all games shown are releasing in the next 12 months, meaning the game should be out by June 2023.) Diablo 4 was previously confirmed for release on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and we now know it's also coming to PS5 in addition to the Xbox Series X version that was on display. While an exact release date for Diablo 4 was not shared, the segment ended with a 2023 release window, confirming we can expect to play the new game next year. In addition to tackling new dungeons or collecting new items, you'll also be able to work your way through Paragon boards, which-based on a very brief glimpse-involve a much more complex means of progression than the Paragon system in Diablo 3. It also claimed that there will be something new every time you play. In terms of the endgame, Blizzard teased that, as you'd expect with a game like this, the end of the story is only the beginning of really playing the game. The Diablo IV dev team dives into the latest gameplay innovations coming to the next installment in the Diablo franchise. Whether there's any formal structure to PvP remains to be seen. Those who do well will be marked as a "champion" on the map, potentially attracting the attention of other players who can receive loot by taking them down. Blizzard didn't go into great detail on it, but certain zones will allow you to battle against other players. Local co-op for two players is available, too.Īfter it was absent in Diablo 3, PvP is available here.
In terms of multiplayer features, cross-play is enabled, letting you play with those on other platforms. One that's shown in the video involved a giant horned creature emerging from a portal to do battle with multiple players as it swings its tail, hammer, and a giant treasure chest wrapped in chains, occasionally popping through portals in order to reappear nearby. These are optional events you'll encounter while playing and can involve taking on large world bosses, which may require the assistance of other players to topple. Blizzard said this allows you to have a "real effect" on the game world.Īs in MMOs or games like Destiny 2, Diablo 4 features Local Events, which are essentially dynamic events that pop up as you explore the game world. The non-linear nature of the game was touted, along with the "almost" 150 dungeons available to explore.Īlso new are Strongholds, which are described as "enemy territory that you need to reclaim." By taking care of enemies in a particular location, it can potentially transform into a friendly town.
Indeed, Blizzard then proceeded to showcase the open world, as a character rapidly rode a horse through a barren landscape. That may signal what could be a new way of navigating the world, as previous games wouldn't allow for this. A Barbarian can then be seen Spartan-kicking an enemy off a ledge and then jumping down that to the area below.
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Skin tone, hair style and color, and other customization options are available, though it seems that you may not be able to change the physical stature of the class from its default settings.įrom there, we saw an assortment of abilities, including a Sorceress one that resembles one of Mei's from Overwatch, in which your character freezes themselves into an ice block (but with the added effect of freezingly all nearby enemies on screen, too). While the basic outline of each class appears to be set in stone, we saw the variations that are possible for you to make them your own. This montage was accompanied by Blizzard staffers outlining some of what's new and different in Diablo 4, including character customization.
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