If the wait for the new open-world StarCraft shooter sounds too long, then good news: Diablo is getting a sequel. Imaginatively titled Diablo 5, it’s launching in Spring 2029, with the Lord of Terror not only returning but finally winning.
As the cinematic trailer showcases, Sanctuary has fallen. All the heroes are dead, and as the development team detailed at BlizzCon, there are no more towns or safe places. Players will still rummage through the world, claiming different powers, but they’re seemingly dictated by what they’re willing to sacrifice.
The main theme of the sequel is “What must you become when the world has already fallen?” Blizzard will share more information at a dedicated panel over the weekend where it’s discussing the story, classes and how the world is being crafted. One thing is for sure: This could be the darkest that the series has ever been.
In the meantime, Diablo 4 is still going strong, and is set to release on September 15th for Nintendo Switch 2 with the Age of Hatred Collection. It includes the base game and both expansions – Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred. Existing players can also dive into new content that day with Season of Hell’s Legacy.
If that wasn’t enough, Blizzard is adding the Amazon as a new class and a new weapon type, the Javelin, in 2027. An animated series is also in the works with Netflix, though further details are still pending.
