Those eager for a second date with the Lord of Terror don't have that much
longer to wait, as
Blizzard News unveils a September 23rd release date for
Diablo II:
Resurrected for Windows and consoles. The news includes a
Street
Date Trailer with a look at cinematics and gameplay from the action/RPG
remake. The post includes an appetizer to whet our appetites and word that an
open beta will launch in August:
Experience the timeless classic, now with
high-resolution visuals (with support for up to 4K resolution) and remastered
7.1 Dolby Surround audio bringing the world of Sanctuary to life in a whole new
way. Prepare to witness the original game’s cinematics, 27-minutes of epic
storytelling, faithfully recreated to capture the dark ambiance so fondly
remembered.
While Diablo II: Resurrected takes full advantage of today’s modern gaming
hardware, it preserves the engaging hack-and-slash gameplay that is as
engrossing today as it was twenty years ago—but with a handful of
quality-of-life changes, such as a larger stash for players to store more of
their loot and automatic gold pickup for ease. Above all else, Diablo II:
Resurrected remains true to the original, and with a touch of a button, players
can transport themselves into the nostalgic past, playing the game in the
original 800x600 experience.
Players who wish to get their hands on the game will soon have a chance to do
so. The Diablo II: Resurrected multiplayer open beta will kick-off in August and
will feature five of the final game’s seven highly customizable character
classes for players to choose from—the Amazon, Barbarian, Paladin, and Sorceress
from the core game, as well as the Druid from the included Lord of Destruction
expansion. The Necromancer and Assassin will be available when the game
officially launches on September 23. Players who
preorder the game will also gain early access to the open beta test taking
place in August on supporting
platforms.