Given how well Diablo 3’s gameplay was translated to consoles, players should expect the same quality for Diablo 4. The sequel represents a return to what made Diablo so beloved in the first place, while still embracing the parts of Diablo 3 that were universally considered good. However, this doesn’t mean that Diablo 4 is just the sum of the franchise’s best parts – it is introducing an open world to Diablo and a level of customization that is as exciting to players as it is ambitious for the developers.
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According to Blizzard, Diablo 4 players will be able to enjoy all of that and more in 2023, across all platforms and in all regions. Unlike its predecessor, Diablo 4 will not be region locked. Whether they’re from the Americas or Europe, players will be able to group together and take on the forces of Hell. Moreover, Diablo 4 will have cross-platform play. A player on an Xbox console will be able to match with their friend on the PC, in a move that symbolizes Blizzard’s recent philosophy when it comes to its Battle.net service and the games hosted there.
Though Blizzard hosted a closed beta for Diablo 4 earlier this year that focused on its endgame, Diablo fans can expect to get a hands-on preview when its open beta launches in early 2023. The full extent of the content provided for the open beta remains unknown, but if Diablo 3 has established any precedent, players should expect to see all five Diablo 4 classes made available to them in a limited half-Act duration.
As for when to expect the game’s official premiere, recent rumors pinpoint Diablo 4’s release date on June 5, 2023. Though this date remains unofficial, it comes from a source of high credibility in the video game industry, and Diablo fans should expect to see it confirmed either during The Game Awards on December 8 or in the weeks after.
Diablo 4 will launch in 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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Source: Wowhead
