A
press release from Blizzard announces a 2023 release date for
Diablo IV.
This confirms what's been presumed to be the launch window for the action/RPG
sequel. This also confirms the game is coming to current-generation consoles,
and will support cross-progression on all platforms. This came along with the
Necromancer Cinematic Trailer introducing the game's never say die final
class. Here's word:
Blizzard Entertainment announced today that Diablo®
IV, the next generation installment in the genre-defining series, is debuting in
2023. Blizzard also announced that Diablo IV is coming to Xbox Series X|S and
PlayStation®5, alongside versions for Windows® PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation®4,
with cross-play and cross-progression enabled for all platforms.
Inside Sanctuary—a realm long embattled by the devastating wars between the High
Heavens and the Burning Hells—decades have passed since the events of Diablo
III: Reaper of Souls®, but the world remains plagued by a sinister, corrupting
force. And now Lilith, the Daughter of Hatred, has been reborn in the mortal
world and is determined to rule over Sanctuary once more.
Joining the battle alongside iconic classes Barbarian, Sorceress, Rogue, and
Druid is the legendary Necromancer, the fifth playable character class, which
returns with newly designed undead mechanics. Players will be able to utilize
the Necromancer’s Book of the Dead, an all-new ability for the class, allowing
them to dominate the battlefield with deeper customization of their undead army
than ever before. Fight with aggressive skeleton Warriors, fast-attacking
Skirmishers, sword and board Defenders, or scythe-wielding Reapers. Unleash a
litany of spells with Skeleton Mages, imbuing them with shadow, cold, and
sacrificial magics. Deploy tanking Bone Golems, health-stealing Blood Golems,
and charging Iron Golems. Or sacrifice them all to absorb their
power.