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Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Battle.net later this year
CD Projekt Red announced at BlizzCon 2026 that Cyberpunk 2077, including its Phantom Liberty expansion, will be available on Battle.net later in 2026. This partnership extends to other CD Projekt Red titles, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered also coming to Blizzard's storefront. Additionally, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaborations are planned for Overwatch in 2027, and Geralt-themed content will arrive in Diablo IV.
Blizzard confirms no more Diablo 4 expansions from now until Diablo 5's release
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that Diablo 4 will not receive any further expansions before the release of Diablo 5, which is anticipated around 2029. Instead, the studio will focus on seasonal content for Diablo 4 to continue its narrative. Game director Brent Gibson stated that the story of Hatred has concluded, and the team is now focused on the story of Terror, with continuity being a key goal for future seasons.
Diablo 5 will fully support multiplayer, but Blizzard won't say how similar to Diablo 4 it'll be
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that Diablo 5 will feature full multiplayer support, allowing players to team up with friends for all content, similar to Diablo 4. While specific details on how multiplayer will be integrated, especially in the procedurally generated overworld and dungeons, remain undisclosed and will be revealed closer to its estimated 2029 release, the company plans to share regular development updates starting next year.
Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Battle.net for some reason, and Geralt will be in Diablo 4
Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion will be released on Blizzard's Battle.net digital storefront later this year, joining other non-Blizzard titles. Additionally, Geralt from The Witcher series will appear as a barbarian skin in Diablo 4 for players who pre-purchase The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past DLC on Battle.net. The collaboration also includes Edgerunners-themed cosmetics for Overwatch next year.
Diablo 5 Will Support Multiplayer, Return of Diablo 4’s MMO Features is Unknown
Diablo 5 will feature multiplayer options, allowing players to tackle content solo or with friends, similar to Diablo 4. However, the extent of MMO-like features, such as meeting other players in the world or world events, remains unconfirmed and will be revealed closer to its 2029 release. The game will feature a procedurally generated overworld and will not include towns as hubs, differing from Diablo 4.
Diablo 4 Won’t Get Any More Expansions Before Diablo 5’s 2029 Release
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that Diablo 4 will not receive further expansions before the anticipated 2029 release of Diablo 5. Game director Brent Gibson stated the team is focusing on seasonal content for Diablo 4 and development for Diablo 5, aiming to conclude the 'Story of Hatred' with the upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion. The company plans to support Diablo 4 with seasonal updates for a long time, even after Diablo 5 launches.
The Witcher 3 Geralt Skin for Diablo 4 Barbarians Revealed — but There's a Catch
Blizzard Entertainment and CD Projekt Red have revealed a Geralt-themed Barbarian skin for Diablo 4. This cosmetic item will be available to players who preorder the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Songs of the Past, on Battle.net.
"Almost all of Diablo 1" has been recreated in a new Diablo 4 activity taking you from Tristram Cathedral all…
Diablo 4's Season of Hell's Legacy will feature 'Waking Nightmares,' activities recreating iconic moments from previous Diablo games, including almost all of Diablo 1. This season celebrates the series' history, with Blizzard also discussing the future of Diablo 5, slated for 2029.
‘Hell Yes!’ - Diablo 4 Dev Team Reacts to the Franchise’s New Netflix Show
The development team behind Diablo 4 expressed significant excitement for the upcoming Diablo Netflix animated series. They also touched upon the game's potential port to the Nintendo Switch and the current 'Season of Hell's Legacy'.
StarCraft, Diablo 5 and WoW Forever Define BlizzCon 2026
Blizzard Entertainment unveiled a significant lineup of new games and updates at BlizzCon 2026, including a new StarCraft open-world shooter targeting 2030 and Diablo 5 for 2029. World of Warcraft Forever, a remastered version of the original game, will launch November 4. The event also featured new content for Diablo 4, Overwatch, Warcraft 3, Hearthstone, and Heroes of the Storm, alongside a Diablo animated series.
Diablo 4’s Expansion Days Are Over
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Diablo 4 will not receive further expansions, with the company shifting its focus to the newly revealed Diablo 5, slated for Spring 2029. While Diablo 4 will continue to receive seasonal content, director Brent Gibson confirmed that the 'story of Hatred' has concluded with the Lord of Hatred expansion, and the team is now looking towards Diablo 5. Diablo 4's upcoming Season 15, Hell's Legacy, will begin September 15.
Diablo 5’s Revealed Classes Are Throwbacks To Diablo 3, With One Exception
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed three playable classes for Diablo 5, slated for a Spring 2029 release. The Monk and Demon Hunter return from Diablo 3, joined by a new class, the Plague Knight. The game will feature a procedural world where players manage a wandering caravan and will incorporate elements reminiscent of Diablo 2, such as item inventory management and runewords.
Diablo 4's new season brings back Deckard Cain and all three Prime Evils as the game arrives on Switch 2
Diablo 4's upcoming Season of Hell's Legacy, launching September 15th, will celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary and mark the game's debut on the Nintendo Switch 2. The season features the return of Deckard Cain and the Prime Evils Diablo, Baal, and Mephisto, alongside new Legacy Uniques and challenges. Diablo 4, including its expansions, will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 on the same day.
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is the game's final expansion as Blizzard focuses on "getting to Diablo 5"
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred will be the final expansion for the game, as the company shifts its focus to Diablo 5, slated for release in 2029. Game director Brent Gibson stated that the team is now concentrating on Diablo 4 seasons and the development of the sequel, which will be set 100 years after Diablo 4.
Diablo 5 is coming spring 2029, and a Netflix show is in development
Blizzard has officially announced Diablo 5, slated for a spring 2029 release. The game will be set a century after Diablo 4, with Diablo having already triumphed. A new animated series set in the Diablo universe is also in development with Netflix.
The tone of Diablo 5 is 'really doubling down on darkness' say the devs — 'I think that's…
Developers for Diablo 5 are emphasizing a return to a darker, more desolate tone, building upon the atmosphere of Diablo 4. While the game will explore themes of defeat and a fallen Sanctuary, developers aim to balance this darkness with a compelling reason for players to defend the world.
Diablo 5 panel reveals first details: Plague Knight class, revamped loot, and more
Blizzard Entertainment revealed early details for Diablo 5 at BlizzCon 2026, including a new Plague Knight class, a revamped loot system inspired by Diablo 2, and a story where Diablo has conquered Sanctuary. The game is slated for a 2029 release, with regular updates planned starting in 2027. Diablo 4 will also receive updates and a Nintendo Switch version.
Why is Blizzard still announcing games years ahead of release? 'We want to convey confidence in some of our biggest…
Blizzard Entertainment's strategy of announcing games years before their release, exemplified by StarCraft and Diablo 5, is questioned as a potentially outdated marketing approach. President Johanna Faries stated the company wants to convey confidence in its major projects and ensure they ship on time, aiming to create a healthy Blizzard culture amidst potential future layoffs.
Diablo 5's Sanctuary has become 'an outpost of hell' where 'humanity has fallen into ruin' which paints an incredibly bleak picture that I can't wait for
Diablo 5's world of Sanctuary has been described by developers as an 'outpost of hell' where humanity has fallen into ruin, with some humans corrupted into dread commanders. This bleak, dark fantasy setting, a continuation of Diablo 4's tone, is intended to be a compelling backdrop for the action RPG, which is slated for a Spring 2029 release.
Diablo 5 Launches in Spring 2029 and It’s Set in a World Where the Lord of Terror Has Won
Diablo 5 is slated for a Spring 2029 release, featuring a dark narrative where the Lord of Terror has triumphed, leaving Sanctuary in ruins. Blizzard Entertainment revealed that players will explore a fallen world, making difficult sacrifices to gain powers. Meanwhile, Diablo 4 continues to receive updates, including the Age of Hatred Collection on September 15th for Nintendo Switch, adding the Amazon class and Javelin weapon in 2027.