Diablo is the seminal action-RPG that launched the dungeon-crawling genre on PC in 1996 and has since expanded across platforms. The franchise is currently in expansion mode as it approaches its 30th anniversary in 2026. Blizzard has announced Diablo: The Infernal Path as a major new release planned for fall 2026, with exclusive announcements tied to BlizzCon 2026. Diablo Immortal is marking the milestone with anniversary celebrations including new cosmetics, events, and quality-of-life improvements.
Beyond official releases, Diablo's influence continues to shape the action-RPG landscape, with numerous indie developers drawing inspiration from the series' formula. The franchise has proven commercially valuable for Blizzard, contributing to strong performance metrics even amid industry upheaval. Meanwhile, the anniversary period is generating significant fan engagement across the Diablo ecosystem.
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We sat down with Diablo 5's Production Director, Tiffany Wat, and EP, Matt Zitterman, to talk about the game, why it was announced now, and how its scope was too grand to be a simple expansion to Diablo 4.
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Blizzard is going for a real sense of desolation here
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"We want to convey confidence in some of our biggest bets"
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One of the most satisfying things about the Diablo games is their loot grind, and in Diablo 5 , Blizzard has plans to keep you clicking enemies to death for a long time in pursuit of an elusive piece of armor or weapon. While it's still early days in terms of how itemization will…
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Despite both game projects being years away, Blizzard president Johanna Faries discusses the upcoming release windows of Diablo 5 and StarCraft.
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Diablo 5 is officially confirmed as the next entry in Blizzards iconic ARPG franchise, the compnay announced during BlizzCon 2026
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Combat has grown massively between each numbered Diablo game, and for Diablo 5 , Blizzard is aiming to once again elevate those gameplay mechanics to new heights. "Fundamentally, we're an isometric action-RPG, and we're not looking to shake that up with Diablo 5," executive produ…
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Diablo 5 will launch with more classes than any other game in the franchise, according to game director Joe Shely. Shely revealed more details about what to expect from Diablo 5's launch roster during a BlizzCon 2026 panel, following the game's surprise reveal (and Spring 2029 re…
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Blizzard has announced Diablo V for Spring 2029. Its long runway and procedural direction explain why Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred remains the playable context today.
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Remember all the cool dwarf stuff in Dragon Age: Origins? That was thanks to Jennifer Hepler, the narrative director for Diablo 5.
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An animated series based on the Diablo video game series is in development at Netflix, …
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That dastardly devil is at it again.
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Diablo V has been announced, and it sounds a bit roguelikey if you ask me. Meanwhile, there's lots of Diablo IV news, too.
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The Plague Knight and more new Diablo 5 classes are on the way in the 2029 sequel, Blizzard confirmed during a BlizzCon panel
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Revealed at Blizzcon 2026, Diablo 5 is pushing Blizzard’s demon-smashing ARPG into a new era with the tale of Sanctuary’s fall in 2029.
Diablo 5 in 2029, Starcraft in 2030. Over the weekend, veteran studio Blizzard hosted its annual BlizzCon fan event and announced two new games: Diablo 5 and an open world StarCraft shooter. The former is coming in 2029 while the latter is slated for 2030, so from a home-system p…
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Former BioWare dev Jennifer Hepler tells Polygon, "My experience with traditional RPGs has definitely been a strength" during Diablo 5's development
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Diablo has won. Sanctuary is lost. The apocalypse is here and the world is just one last stepping stone in the Eternal Conflict. These are the desperate situations woven by Diablo V’s devs during the game’s panel at this year’s BlizzCon, including peeks at how this setting change…
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Diablo 5 is officially in full production and coming in 2029. Game Director Joe Shely reveals the sequel will feature more classes, procedural worlds, and jump 100 years into the future.
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Blizzard shares more info about Diablo 5's narrative setup, including new details about the game's player character and dismal setting.
BlizzCon 2026 reveals a new StarCraft shooter, Diablo 5, WoW Forever and major updates across Blizzard’s biggest games at its opening ceremony.
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Blizzard officially reveals the first three new Diablo 5 classes.
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Despite the long wait for Diablo 5, Blizzard reveals big plans for the next entry of the fan favorite franchise starting next year in 2027.
Blizzard’s president says the company will ship Diablo and StarCraft on time
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Blizzard confirms that Diablo is officially getting an animated Netflix TV show.
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There were big announcements at Blizzard's first fan convention since 2023.
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Diablo 5 developers shed a little bit of light on the player character, the Heir of Westmarch, during BlizzCon 2026.
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Instead of a new Diablo 4 expansion, Blizzard announced Diablo 5 during BlizzCon 2026. (I thought Mitch included it on our Opening Ceremony bingo card as a joke, but apparently not.) We don’t have all of the details on Diablo 5 yet, but we know enough to paint a picture of the ne…
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Diablo 5's version of Sanctuary has been totally overrun by the forces of hell, say the devs behind the game.
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Sanctuary will fall in 2029.
"Sanctuary falls". B reaking: At BlizzCon 2026 this week, Blizzard has announced Diablo V will be coming in Spring 2029 . Platforms and a specific release date have not been revealed at this stage. "Prepare for the next era. Diablo V has been announced. Visit Diablo5.Blizzard.com…
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Blizzard has officially announced Diablo 5 at BlizzCon 2026. Set entirely in a post-apocalyptic future 100 years after Diablo 4, the ARPG will release in 2029.
Blizzard Entertainment has announced Diablo V. It will launch in spring 2029. Platforms were not …
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Typically releasing a new mainline entry once a decade, one insider has claimed that Blizzard wants to make more Diablo games at a faster rate. The post Blizzard reportedly wants new Diablo games to release more often first appeared on KitGuru .
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Tarae: The Unbound developers explain why this South Korean action RPG will stand out from the crowd.
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A special, limited-availability Diablo 30th anniversary release is officially announced for fall 2026.
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The gaming giant is looking for a reliable partner to bring its biggest IPs to the silver screen.
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The legendary game designer guides us through the games on his PC.
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A brand-new Diablo release is officially on the way in 2027, but it comes with an enormous $2,599 price tag.
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Ahead of BlizzCon's expected onslaught of news, the company and its partner announce Diablo: The Infernal Path.
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According to leaked emails from Blizzard boss Johanna Faries, Blizzard is doing pretty well for Xbox – especially now that Xbox has hamstrung dozens of other studios and teams. WindowsCentral first reported the leaks (or maybe “leaks” – always a possibility when the news is good…
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Gamers have a brand-new Soulslike to enjoy, which blends the Dark Souls formula with elements of Diablo.
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Blizzard pulls back the curtain on the upcoming release of Diablo: The Infernal Path in celebration of the franchise's 30th anniversary.
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In 2026, the Diablo franchise turns 30. This week, Diablo Immortal starts celebrating the franchise's big anniversary with a new (free!) set of armor, rewarding weeks of events, quality of life improvements, and more to come.
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Blizzard's annual fan con BlizzCon returns in 2026, with new limited-time digital bundles for World of Warcraft, Diablo 4, Overwatch, and more.
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Emberville's Stardew Valley-meets-Diablo pitch had me sold, but its stacked voice cast has somehow made the game even harder to resist than before.
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Blizzard Entertainment is working on a ton of projects, including Diablo and StarCraft, as its IPs are doing quite well amid layoffs. Blizzard Reportedly Working on Tons of Projects Including Diablo and Starcraft Amid Xbox Layoffs is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology…
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Hell Clock: Cursed War has me squeezing in runs everywhere I can.
