The world of Diablo is loved around the globe and very soon players on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC will be able to reopen the gates of hell once more, as Diablo II: Resurrected makes the most of modern day hardware. Today it’s all about the all-important release date.
Come September 23rd 2021, Diablo II: Resurrected will faithfully remaster the iconic action role-playing classic with launch on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC. And if that floats your boat, you can preorder it today for early access to the upcoming open beta test on supporting platforms.
September 23rd will see players go about saving Sanctuary from certain doom in Diablo II: Resurrected, the definitive remastering of Diablo II and its Lord of Destruction expansion — two landmark entries in the company’s genre-defining action role-playing series.
In Diablo II: Resurrected, the original game’s iconic 2D character models become fully realized 3D heroes who inhabit a boldly re-envisioned dark fantasy world of Sanctuary rife with rich—and often gory—detail. To take advantage of today’s modern gaming hardware, Diablo II: Resurrected supports up to 4K resolution and includes fully remastered 7.1 Dolby Surround audio. Those who still fondly remember the ambiance of the original game’s gripping storytelling sequences can also look forward to all 27 minutes of cinematics, recreated with stunning high-fidelity visuals that faithfully reproduce the critically acclaimed originals and match the spirit of the modernized game’s graphics.
While Diablo II: Resurrected takes full advantage of today’s modern gaming hardware, it also preserves the timeless hack-and-slash gameplay that is as engrossing and enjoyable today as it was twenty years ago—with a few quality-of-life updates Diablo veterans have been clamoring for, such as a larger stash and automatic gold pickup. Players experiencing teary-eyed nostalgia as they relive fond memories of spinning hammers and exploding corpses can seamlessly swap between the modern graphics and the original 800×600 resolution experience with the push of a button.
“The Lord of Terror has demanded that we remaster Diablo II, and we are excited to do his bidding by bringing Diablo II: Resurrected to PC and console players this September, with cross-progression† so everyone can enjoy it on their preferred system,” said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment. “We also look forward to welcoming new and returning Diablo players to our upcoming multiplayer open beta. Their feedback will help us put the finishing touches on a game we hope players will continue to enjoy for many years to come.”
So how do you get involved? Well, by preordering you’ll fine that a Diablo II: Resurrected multiplayer open beta will take place on supporting platforms in August, featuring five of the final game’s seven highly customizable character classes for players to choose from — the Amazon, Barbarian, Paladin, and Sorceress from the core game, as well as the Druid from the included Lord of Destruction expansion. The Necromancer and Assassin will be available when the game officially launches. That preorder will also see you receiving a Heritage of Arreat transmog for Diablo III (available in-game by September 23), which gives Diablo III barbarians access to the iconic blue war paint and leather armor of the Diablo II barbarian.
Diablo II: Resurrected will be available as a standalone experience on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC with a suggested retail price $39.99, or as part of the Diablo Prime Evil Collection (suggested retail price $59.99), which includes the base game of Diablo II along with the Diablo III Eternal Collection, comprising Diablo III, the Reaper of Souls expansion, and the Rise of the Necromancer content pack. Oh, and the Mephisto pet and Hatred’s Grasp wings for Diablo III gets thrown in as well.
