“Diablo Immortal will have in-game purchases that are not required for people to progress or to simply enjoy the game…” In terms of the team’s approach to free-to-play, Cheng was unequivocal. “We plan to have all content, all story and all classes… be free,” lead designer Wyatt Cheng told the participants in the technical alpha pre-briefing. Yes, It’s Free-to-PlayI mean, of course it is, but now it’s officially, 100% confirmed.

Sounds like a reasonable enough excuse for the action… even if it is somewhat reminiscent of every Mario RPG storyline ever.Īnyway, let’s dive into some of the stuff we’ve just learnt. And now, in Diablo Immortal, pieces of it have been flung across Sanctuary and demon legions are scouring the mortal plain in search of the still-powerful shards. Those of you that pay attention to these things will remember that Archangel Tyrael destroyed the World Stone at the end of Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. I’m referring to the fact that Diablo Immortal takes place between the events of Diablo II and Diablo III. Yes, Deckard Cain puts in an appearance, like some kind of desiccated security blanket, but that’s not what I’m talking about. It will also feel familiar from a story perspective. This change manifests itself in communal areas like Westmarch, where players can show off their gear, but for the most part the team is very much aiming for Diablo Immortal to feel like classic Diablo – wading through hordes of enemies alongside a friend or three, nabbing loot and upgrading your character. That latter point is particularly important given that Diablo Immortal is a massively multiplayer action RPG, in which tens of thousands of players can be on a single server.

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