Diablo III banks on a Necromancer to breathe life into its aging community

Diablo III is getting a new class on June 27, the Necromancer. And for the first time in the series’ history, the new character isn’t coming as part of an expansion.

Instead, Blizzard is hoping that Diablo III players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC are willing to spend $15 to unlock this nostalgic class, which first appeared in Diablo II. It’ll give the studio a way to continue monetizing a game that came out back in 2012, and since sold over 30 million copies.

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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.