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Diablo 5 gameplay details from BlizzCon: More classes than ever before, procedurally-generated dungeons, and Diablo…
Blizzard Entertainment revealed gameplay details for Diablo 5 at BlizzCon 2026, showcasing a return to procedurally-generated dungeons and open-world regions, more classes than previous titles including a new 'plague knight', and a story set 100 years after Diablo 4. The game is slated for a spring 2029 release window and aims to address player feedback from Diablo 4.
Diablo 5's first confirmed classes are the Demon Hunter, Monk, and the all-new Plague Knight: Blizzard says the…
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed the first confirmed classes for Diablo 5, including the returning Demon Hunter and Monk, and a new class called the Plague Knight. The game director described the Plague Knight as a heavily armored, death-spreading character. Diablo 5 is slated for a 2029 release and will feature more classes at launch than any previous entry in the series.
No more Diablo 4 expansions are planned, but there's 'a lot of room' for more storytelling in the leadup…
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Diablo 5 is planned for a 2029 release, set a century after Diablo 4. While no further expansions are planned for Diablo 4, the studio will continue to support the game with seasons and focus on telling the 'Story of Terror' leading into Diablo 5. Game director Brent Gibson stated that Diablo 4 will be supported for a long time, drawing parallels to the continued support for Diablo 2: Resurrected.
The Amazon is the next Diablo 4 class, and she's bringing her javelins with her
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the Amazon class, originally from Diablo 2, will be coming to Diablo 4 in the first half of 2027, accompanied by her signature javelin weapon. This announcement follows the recent release of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred. Additionally, a special anniversary event, Diablo 4: Season of Hell's Legacy, will launch on September 15th, featuring the Prime Evils and rewards inspired by the series' history.
Diablo V announced and fully embraces bleakness, defeat, darkness, and hopelessness for Sanctuary, as Blizzard also…
Blizzard Entertainment has announced Diablo 5, slated for a Spring 2029 release, which will fully embrace bleakness, defeat, and hopelessness. The game's teaser trailer showcased a world on fire where Diablo has triumphed and heroes have been defeated, signaling a return to the series' darker roots. Additionally, Diablo 4 will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 15th as part of the Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection.
Höjdpunkterna under Blizzcons öppningsshow
Blizzard Entertainment revealed several new titles and updates during its BlizzCon opening show. A new Starcraft shooter is in development for a 2030 release, Diablo IV's 'Season of Hell's Legacy' arrives in early 2027 with a Nintendo Switch version sooner, and a Diablo animated series is coming to Netflix. World of Warcraft will see a 'classic plus' version called 'World of Warcraft Forever' and its next expansion, 'The Last Titan', is slated for next year. Warcraft III: Reforged also receives a new DLC campaign today.
Diablo 4 is finally getting its big final boss next week, new Amazon class coming 2027
Blizzard Entertainment announced that Diablo 4 will receive its final boss, Diablo himself, in season 15 on September 15, alongside other characters and items from the series' history. The game will also introduce the Amazon class in the first half of 2027, a fan-favorite from Diablo 2. The announcement was made during BlizzCon 2026, which also revealed Diablo 5.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Starcraft Returns, Diablo V Announced, Warcraft news and more
BlizzCon 2026 featured major announcements across Blizzard's franchises. StarCraft is returning as an open-world shooter in 2030, Diablo V is slated for Spring 2029 with Diablo IV receiving new content and a new class. Overwatch celebrates its 10th anniversary with new hero Doctrine and story updates. World of Warcraft continues The Worldsoul Saga with 'Eclipse' and 'The Last Titan', while Warcraft III: Reforged gets a new campaign and a new 'Forever' mode for World of Warcraft launches November 4, 2026. Hearthstone introduces a new Journal, 'Reign of the Black Empire' expansion, and the Monk class, while Heroes of the Storm adds Xal'atath.
Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection coming to Switch 2 on 16th September for $69.99
Activision Blizzard has announced that the Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection, which includes the Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred DLC, will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 16th for $69.99. The game will be available both physically and digitally.
BlizzCon 2026: Blizzard announces Diablo V for 2029, plus Diablo IV’s next season
Blizzard Entertainment announced Diablo V is slated for a 2029 release, featuring a world where Diablo has already won. Diablo IV will receive a new season, 'Season of Hell's Legacy,' on September 15th, and will launch on the Switch 2. The Amazon character class will also be added to Diablo IV in the first half of next year.
Blizzard announces Diablo 5 - and this time, Diablo has already won
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Diablo 5 is in development and is slated for a spring 2029 release. The sequel will shift the narrative focus to a world where Diablo has already conquered Sanctuary, with players taking on a new role in this fallen world. Details were shared during a Blizzcon 2026 developer panel, with more information expected.
Diablo 5 is coming in 2029, and "Diablo has won"
Blizzard Entertainment announced Diablo 5 is coming in spring 2029 during BlizzCon 2026. The sequel will feature a world where Diablo has already conquered Sanctuary, with no safe havens for players. This announcement follows the reveal of a new hero and expansion for Diablo 4.
Diablo 5 announced for 2029 as Diablo 4 hits Switch 2 next week
Blizzard Entertainment has announced Diablo 5 is slated for a 2029 release, with the narrative focusing on the fall of Sanctuary. In the interim, Diablo 4: Age of Hatred Collection will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 15, coinciding with the start of Diablo's 30th anniversary year and the Season of Hell. A Diablo animated series for Netflix was also revealed.
Diablo 5 is coming in 2029
Blizzard Entertainment announced Diablo 5, slated for a spring 2029 release, six years after Diablo 4. The sequel will be set a century after Diablo 4, with Diablo himself having already conquered Sanctuary. Director Joe Shely described a world where heroes are gone and Diablo has won, with no safe havens.
Diablo 5 Is Coming In 2029, Will Actually Star Diablo
Blizzard Entertainment announced Diablo 5 is slated for a Spring 2029 release, featuring Diablo as the reigning supreme entity in a post-apocalyptic Sanctuary. This installment is set 100 years after Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and will explore the consequences of the Lord of Terror's victory. The announcement during BlizzCon 2026 also highlighted a significantly shorter development cycle compared to previous entries in the franchise.
Diablo 5 Announced
Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced Diablo 5 at BlizzCon 2026. The action RPG will be set 100 years after Diablo 4 in a post-apocalyptic future and is slated for a 2029 release.
Diablo 4’s Next Class Is What You Expect But Isn’t Coming With A Full Expansion
Blizzard Entertainment announced that the next playable class for Diablo 4 will be the Amazon, an iconic class from Diablo 2. This new class will be sold as a separate DLC pack in the first half of next year, rather than being part of a full expansion. Diablo 4 is also confirmed to be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 with its expansions.
Diablo 4 coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Activision Blizzard announced that Diablo 4 will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 15, 2026, with the "Age of Hatred Collection" which includes the base game and expansions. This marks the first time Diablo 4 will be available on a Nintendo console, following Diablo 2: Resurrected and Diablo 3: Eternal Collection on the original Nintendo Switch.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
BlizzCon 2026 kicked off with an opening ceremony revealing new content for Blizzard Entertainment's major franchises. Heroes of the Storm will receive its first new hero in six years, Xal'atath, while a Diablo animated series is in development at Netflix. StarCraft is also set to return with a new open-world shooter.
Nintendo Switch 2 is an official sponsor of today’s Blizzcon
The Nintendo Switch 2 is an official sponsor of this year's Blizzcon, suggesting potential announcements related to the platform during the event. It is confirmed that Diablo IV and its expansions will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2, with Overwatch also expected to feature.