Diablo: A Comprehensive Guide to the Franchise

A History of Diablo

The Diablo series is an action role-playing game franchise developed by Blizzard Entertainment. The first game, Diablo, was released in 1996 and was a critical and commercial success. It was followed by two expansions, Diablo: Hellfire (1997) and Diablo II: Lord of Destruction (2001). Diablo III was released in 2012 and was also a commercial success, selling over 30 million copies worldwide.

Diablo II: Resurrected

Diablo II: Resurrected is a remastered version of Diablo II and its Lord of Destruction expansion. It was released in September 2021 and features updated graphics, new gameplay features, and a new ladder season. Diablo II: Resurrected has been well-received by critics and fans alike, and is considered to be the definitive version of Diablo II.

Diablo III

Diablo III is an action-RPG set in Sanctuary, a world ravaged by the eternal conflict between the forces of Heaven and Hell. Players take on the role of one of five character classes and battle their way through hordes of demons to save Sanctuary from destruction. Diablo III has been praised for its fast-paced combat, loot system, and character customization.

Diablo IV

Diablo IV is the upcoming fourth installment in the Diablo series. It is set many years after the events of Diablo III and features a new playable character class, the Rogue. Diablo IV is scheduled to be released in 2023 and is expected to be the most ambitious Diablo game to date.