This is a big first for the franchise, and for Blizzard itself, and it's a big factor in why the delay of Immortal likely points to a further delay for Diablo 4.ĭespite each of the three titles appealing to different niches of the fandom, they are aimed at the same group of fans and potential newcomers.
Also in Blizzard's pocket is the now-delayed Diablo Immortal and the long awaited Diablo 4. But as of this writing, Diablo 2: Resurrected is in open beta and set to release on September 23. The franchise has historically only included the mainline entries, and even the characters from Diablo stayed away from guest appearances of any kind until Heroes of the Storm. RELATED: Diablo 2: Resurrected - How to Identify Items Diablo Immortal's Delay is More Bad News for Diablo 4 and Blizzardįor the first time in the history of the franchise, there are multiple Diablo properties on the horizon. This was part of why the announcement of Diablo Immortal being delayed was so disheartening, and gave many fans pause about what it could mean for Diablo 4. Now that many have been able to play through Diablo Immortal's alpha experience, more positive reviews have started to surface. Mobile games have a contentious relationship with more traditional video game players, so seeing the beloved franchise go into that market got a big reaction.
The mobile game already had a divisive announcement, as many longtime fans were disappointed to see the franchise move into the mobile space. This was already disheartening news for fans looking forward to the series' first mobile foray, but it's likely going to impact the already long wait for Diablo 4 too. Diablo Immortal has now been affected as well, with its recent delay into 2022. Leadership changes and departures in the wake of ongoing sexual harassment scandals at Activision/Blizzard, and already extended game delays, have done a lot to impact the company's release schedule.
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