Diablo 5 Shows Off Its Brand New Plague Knight Class
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Blizzard has confirmed plans for significant class expansion across its Diablo franchise. A new Plague Knight class will arrive in Diablo 4 as a surprise addition in 2027, alongside an unrevealed weapon type designed specifically for the class. Looking further ahead, Blizzard announced during a BlizzCon panel that Diablo 5, launching in 2029, will introduce the Plague Knight alongside additional classes not yet detailed.
- Plague Knight arrives in Diablo 4 in 2027 with a new weapon type tied to the class.
- Diablo 5 launches in 2029 and will feature Plague Knight plus multiple other new classes.
- Blizzard revealed the plans during a BlizzCon presentation.
Blizzard is signaling long-term support for Diablo 4 while actively building hype for its sequel's class roster.
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