Diablo 4 developers Sean Murphy and David Kim.
Diablo 4 developers Sean Murphy and David Kim.
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Blizzard explains how Diablo IV is different from Diablo III

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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  • 10 min

Blizzard Entertainment said that Diablo IV is taking inspiration from every past entry in the franchise, but it’s hard to not feel like it’s distancing itself a bit from Diablo III.

Diablo IV had its unveiling on November 1 during BlizzCon 2019‘s opening ceremonies in Anaheim, California. Blizzard is positioning the action role-playing game as a return to the franchise’s darker roots. This follows complaints from some fans that 2012’s Diablo III lost a bit of the series’ grit.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.