

While Diablo II: Resurrected may look like an all-new game, Diablo II’s signature gameplay and systems are completely intact, quirks and all, adding a few highly requested quality of life improvements, such as a shared stash.ĭiablo II: Resurrected features seven highly customizable character classes for players to choose from-the Amazon, Barbarian, Necromancer, Paladin, and Sorceress from the core game, as well as the Assassin and Druid from the included Lord of Destruction expansion. “With the new high-resolution audio and video in Diablo II: Resurrected, the game is as fun and engrossing today as it was twenty years ago.”įor those who would prefer a more nostalgic experience, players will be able to freely switch back-and-forth between the modern graphics and the original experience at any time with the press of a button.

Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment.

With Diablo II: Resurrected, we’re excited to bring this classic back to PC and also to consoles-with cross-progression on supported platforms-so that players can relive their memories, or experience Diablo II’s timeless gameplay for the first time, on their platform of choice,” said J. “Diablo II was a pivotal game for Blizzard and millions of players around the world. By leveling up the game’s audio and visual capabilities, Diablo II: Resurrected will showcase the depth of gameplay and hallmark designs that continue to entertain players around the world to this day. The nightmarish sounds of Sanctuary and its memorable soundtrack have also been reinvigorated to support Dolby 7.1 surround sound. † All 27 minutes of the game’s classic cinematics, chronicling the journey of the mysterious Dark Wanderer, are being remade-shot for shot-from the ground up.

Blizzard Entertainment today revealed Diablo II: Resurrected ™, the definitive remastering of Diablo II and its Lord of Destruction ® expansion-two hallmark entries in the company’s genre-defining action role-playing series.ĭiablo II was hailed by Time magazine as “arguably the best role-playing game of all time, the best dungeon-crawler of all time and the best PC game of all time.” * Diablo II: Resurrected welcomes back veteran heroes and invites a new generation of players to experience the game’s sinfully dark storyline, thrilling loot chase, and visceral hack-and-slash gameplay with modernized visuals that take advantage of the latest gaming hardware.ĭiablo II: Resurrected takes the 2D sprite-based classic and brings it into the present with full 3D physically-based rendering, dynamic lighting, revamped animations and spell effects-all stunningly delivered in up to 4K resolution. IRVINE, Calif.-( BUSINESS WIRE)- Diablo ® II, one of the most acclaimed titles in PC gaming history, returns.
