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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.
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 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.
Shack Chat: What was your favorite reveal from the September 2026 Nintendo Directs?
Shacknews staff members discuss their favorite reveals from the September 2026 Nintendo Direct presentations. Top picks include Metroid Ravenous, a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and an open-world Kirby game titled Kirby and the World Beyond. Other notable announcements mentioned are Metal Slug Ultimate Collection and Persona 4.
Killing The Blood of Dawnwalker's hardest boss extremely early gave me a devastating ability that carried me…
This article details an unexpected early victory against Xanthe, the hardest boss in The Blood of Dawnwalker, which granted the player the powerful Blood Surge perk. The author discusses how this early unlock significantly aided their playthrough, allowing them to overcome other challenging enemies and bosses.
Fate/Extra Record character trailer introduces Archer
Fate/Extra Record has released a new character trailer showcasing Archer, voiced by Junichi Suwabe. The trailer highlights Archer's abilities with ranged and thrown weapons, and his efficient, obedient nature. The game is an action RPG with a strategic battle system set in a digital world on the moon, featuring 128 Master-Servant pairs battling in the Moon Holy Grail War. Fate/Extra Record is scheduled to launch for Nintendo Switch on January 28, 2027.
With Chronicles Medieval, a team of "history nerds" is mixing authentic historical world-building and stimulating strategy to promising effect
Chronicles Medieval is an upcoming action strategy game from Raw Power Games that aims to blend authentic historical world-building of the Hundred Years' War with engaging strategy and third-person action combat. The developers emphasize meticulous research, consulting historians and even an in-house HEMA expert to ensure accuracy in everything from settlement placement to combat mechanics, while still striving for a fun and engaging player experience.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Celebrates Successful Launch With Accolades Trailer
The Blood of Dawnwalker has received a highly favorable critical reception following its launch, with an accolades trailer celebrating its success. The game is praised for its unpredictable adventure, engaging combat, innovative mechanics, and compelling story, particularly its unique human and vampire dichotomy.
Multiplayer gacha OARPG Limit Zero Breakers begins its ‘frontier test’
NCsoft and Vic Game Studios' multiplayer gacha action RPG, Limit Zero Breakers, has begun its 'frontier test' which runs until Sunday, September 13th. This test includes the third chapter of the story, six raid battles, and a roster of 12 characters, alongside improvements to gameplay systems. The game is slated for release next year on PC and mobile.
Spretiga men hyfsat bra betyg för Marvel's Wolverine
Reviews for Marvel's Wolverine are starting to arrive ahead of its PlayStation 5 release next week, with FZ awarding it a 4/5 for its combat system and graphics. The game has an average score of 79/100 on Opencritic, showing a wide range of opinions, with some praising its focused design while others find it claustrophobic compared to Insomniac's Spider-Man titles.
Muramasa: Revenant Blades Marks Vanillaware’s PC Debut
Marvelous has confirmed that Muramasa: Revenant Blades, an enhanced edition of Vanillaware's action RPGs, will launch on February 4, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. This release marks the first time a Vanillaware game will be available on PC, featuring 4K visuals and a new English voiceover.
A Whisper of Fall: Jinyiwei Brings Serious Martial-Arts Spectacle to Soulslikes | IGN Preview
A Whisper of Fall: Jinyiwei impresses with its martial-arts spectacle and vertical exploration, offering a promising start for the action-RPG. While more open town exploration would be welcome, the demo showcases engaging combat scenarios like wall-running battles above death-pits.
Slangbella, vampyrer och Blizzcon: Vi tar spelhelg
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, which include playing a variety of titles such as Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Other mentioned games include HumanitZ, Goemon, and Japanese Drift Master, alongside attending events like Blizzcon and a local video game festival.
Building a D&D game post-BG3: Why Warlock wants you to "feel like you're cheating"
Invoke's upcoming Dungeons & Dragons RPG, Warlock, aims to capture the creative spirit of tabletop play, drawing inspiration from Baldur's Gate 3's success in translating lore and player agency. Vice President Dominic Guay emphasizes the game's focus on flexible spell usage and player creativity, allowing for "cheating-like" interactions to solve problems, rather than solely relying on narrative choices.
The Blood of Dawnwalker's lack of stealth makes this Witcher 3-like feel incomplete
The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action RPG from Rebel Wolves, is praised for its dark fantasy atmosphere and similarities to The Witcher 3, but is criticized for its lack of a stealth system. This omission makes the game feel incomplete, especially given the protagonist's vampiric abilities, and creates a disconnect with the narrative's focus on subtle infiltration.
Emberville Is a Charming Blend of Stardew Valley and Diablo | IGN Preview
Emberville is a promising new game that blends the loot and skill systems of ARPGs like Diablo with the gathering and crafting mechanics found in cozier titles. This preview highlights its potential to appeal to a wide range of players, including couples with different gaming preferences.
One of the Best PS5 RPGs Is Half Price on PS Store, DLC Included
The Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, including all updates and the Phantom Liberty expansion, is available for half price on the PlayStation Store as part of a limited-time promotion. This PS5 exclusive deal offers the game for $35.49 until September 24.
