As we get closer to the Diablo 4 release date, Activision Blizzard are likely to reveal more and more news. As they do, you'll find this page updated. For now, there's a release window to discuss, gameplay to look at, and trailers to watch. Here's what we know about Diablo 4 so far, you also can go to Diablo 2 Resurrected Items online store igv to know more information.

Diablo 4: Release date and platforms

Since its announcement in 2019, Blizzard had been coy on providing a release window. At a Blizzcon 2019 deep dive on the game, the game's director said that he doesn't expect the game to be finished anytime soon, "even by Blizzard's standards of soon."

Fast-forward to the end of 2021, we then learned about an indefinite delay. During Activision Blizzard's Q3 earnings call (opens in new tab) in November 2021, it made the following statement: "While we are still planning to deliver a substantial amount of content from Blizzard next year, we are now planning for a later launch for Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV than originally envisaged".

So, while we don't know when exactly Diablo 4 will launch in 2023, at least we now have a release window in sight.

Diablo 4 gameplay

The newest installment very much mirrors the style that has made the series so iconic. A hack-and-slash style dungeon crawler, the game stays true to its roots. Upgrades to the in-game visuals have been implemented, as well as camps and mounts are being introduced, as well as varied terrain that adds more verticality.

Diablo 4 trailer

Along with the initial announcement, Blizzard gave us a cinematic Diablo 4 trailer, showing a band of thieves trying to break into a sacred tomb while being chased by monsters. While three of the thieves narrowly make it into the inner chambers, someone is left behind, but it doesn’t take long for them to realise they shouldn’t be there. Unfortunately, everything goes south very quickly as a wicked conjurer uses the blood of the three to summon the ‘daughter of hatred’ Lilith into the world.

Additionally, players can expect a “shared world” where they can interact with others, tackle world bosses, or embark on quests together.

Blizzard also confirmed that the game will launch with almost 150 dungeons, meaning there will be plenty to loot, as well as Strongholds that require players clear enemies to reclaim them.

Diablo 4 design

Given that Diablo has been a series about battering demons and a whole bunch of medieval Christian iconography, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that there is a heavy influence in Diablo 4’s art style by art from the medieval and Renaissance eras. In a recent interview with Diablo 4’s art director, John Mueller, he cites Frank Frazetta as one such inspiration as “his paintings reminded me of old European works – the subject matter was very different and visceral, but the technique and the way that surfaces were treated really did feel like those Old Masters paintings”.

Diablo 4 Storyline: What Is the Game About?

For those of you who have forgotten about Diablo 3’s storyline, let me give you a quick refresher. The world of Diablo takes place as a never-ending battle between the armies of High Heavens and Burning Hells, which has been known as the Eternal Conflict. The protagonist, which is you, arrives in the Sanctuary, the mortal world of the gam

As the main player, it’s your job to use your heritage and stop the evil plans of Diablo, which intend to take over the world. You often seek the help of angels for aid in achieving this. However, each Diablo iteration has its own set of stories, characters, and villains.

Diablo 4 takes place a few years after the events of its predecessor, and it will most likely see the namesake villain’s return. Since the last installation, the Gates of Heaven have been closed after almost all of the Sanctuary was destroyed by Malthael, the Angel of Destruction. Remember I mentioned the High Heavens?

Well, it’s because of the Heavens that Lilith, the daughter of Lord of Hatred, is set loose from her shackles and walks free. As seen in Diablo 4’s 2019 cinematic trailer, Lilith will likely be the upcoming title’s villain (antagonist) as she takes revenge against everyone who has wronged her. However, this also means Lilith might just overshadow Diablo itself and take over the game as its main villain.

So that's everything we know so far about the newest chapter in Diablo’s devilish tale. . While we wait for news on the Diablo 4 release date, there’s still time to dive back into previous games in the series. Diablo 2 Resurrected is now available, and you can check out our Diablo 2 Resurrected beginner’s guide to help you get started or Buy D2R Runes from us, just click https://www.igv.com/Diablo-2-Resurrected-Items