Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, Diablo 3 introduced a new generation of dungeons in 2011. . But now it's time for the future, and Blizzard is building Diablo IV to bring it to life.
While the title takes inspiration from the real world and the Holy Church's past, the upcoming sequel will push the Diablo franchise in a new direction. Set in a vast and beautiful new landscape, you will encounter new elements of the new Diablo formula that will give you more control over the direction of the game as you experience the darkness even more than before. Prepare your defense. Let's go back to the temple.
return to darkness
Looking into this newly minted sanctuary of the PlayStation 5 game in development, it's clear that Diablo IV is a return to the sinister tone of the first two Diablo games. The world is more mature and established than in Diablo III, contributing to a new focus on horror and fear. During the journey, the corpses turn the snow white. You can hear screams of anger and desperation as you pass through the crowded city. The soft light of the moon illuminates sacred places as the focus of spirits. With a strong theme centered on hate, once hopeful hearts, corruption and its aftermath, it's easy to swallow quickly when all of these elements come together. And, of course, there is an overwhelming sense of heroic desire to stop what is causing all this pain in the sanctuary.
An evolution of the classic Diablo
Diablo IV is the culmination of what made previous Diablo titles so epic and memorable. The darker tone of the original, the more open world of the second, and the struggles of the third come together here. There are more gameplay options than ever before, and the small details and special care for each mechanic make it one of the best entry points to the series.
This is your adventure.
In Diablo IV, for the first time in the series, you can create your own adventure. The open world of the Sanctuary allows for a personal journey full of possibilities. You can ignore the main plot and explore countless dungeons and fortresses, encountering random events in the environment or helping a lost soul in need. Or maybe you're not in the mood for action and prefer to take your time and find resources to get back home to the peaceful wilderness.
The diversity of the game extends to games, each with very different outcomes. The story is also non-linear, which means that you will encounter many situations that can lead you down different paths. Yes, you still have to face big hits to get to the final, but how you get there is up to you.
Brave new world
What would a great adventure be without a big open world? The Sanctuary, also known as the Underworld, is the name of the world that serves as the setting for the Diablo series. This new version is the largest and most unrestricted world in the series. There are many areas to explore, enemies to encounter and NPCs to encounter. And everything connects seamlessly without the need to upload screenshots. You are always trying to find a way out, often encountering an alternative obstacle. Just be careful when you go off the beaten path, because you will often encounter very strong optional enemies that will throw you a real test.
This world is a dark medieval playground full of evil conflicts. There are different areas with certain monsters and hordes to fight with very different abilities. For example, the Icelandic goats from Broken Peak use ice magic. On the beaches and in the water, huge ships carry passengers with bells until the passengers are thrown into the sea. There is always more here and there for your entertainment.
Explanation
The Diablo IV episodes offer a lot of options for players, no matter which build they choose. The game begins by asking you to choose between ice, fire, or lightning magic. Each element has many ways to evolve into higher abilities, giving it a unique character that goes beyond the choice of attack. The new mechanic gives players two unique class upgrades to choose from after leveling up their skills. For example, the Barbarian class has a Whirlwind Attack move that allows players to take Whirlwind for a long time. Or you can choose Raging Whirlwind, which causes bleeding in everyone who gets hit.
Diablo IV introduces a unique progression mechanic for each class. For example, the Wizard has two unlockable spells that are unlocked during the campaign. As you upgrade your skills, you'll get amazing upgrades with special effects. For example, the Fireball spell causes defeated enemies to explode in a fireball that deals damage to nearby enemies. This new level of character customization offers players the deepest character development in the history of the series.
The skill tree is one of the main elements of character creation and development in Diablo IV. Not only are things clearly and correctly contextualized, but the updates just start to get you involved in the process. The path of improvement can start with a simple choice between fire and lightning, and then gradually expand. "Can I improve the damage from burning or explosion?" "How do chain attacks increase my damage?" The skill tree gives players a class-specific choice that changes their character's play style.
The visual customization for Diablo IV is also new and not limited to a predefined look. After choosing a class, choose your body type, skin tone, hairstyle, symbols, accessories, and more. Fortunately, you can always return to this choice by visiting the closet and changing your armor and clothing accessories. There is an item shop where you can customize the look of your equipment and change mounts and equipment.
Shared world
Whether you decide to go on this adventure alone or with a group, you will encounter other players in towns and event centers. Unlike in the past, these relationships happen organically. You can visit the city, meet the big world boss and watch other players do the same without even opening the menu. You can team up with these aliens for world events and world bosses, which is almost impossible to do on your own. When you first encounter these other adventurers as allies, there is a chance to encounter the same players as enemies in the field of hate, a special player can be found in players and various shrines.
Play with friends anywhere
The Diablo IV online network supports cross-platform. In addition to the co-op mode, you can play with your friends wherever you are in the dungeon.
Change your prey
One of the best parts of Diablo IV is the loot management system. You can upgrade and modify items that you have purchased or provided by blacksmiths. Blizzard has confirmed that you can create modules that define it as equipment, such as: B. Extracting power from legendary items and adding that power to other equipment. This makes any prey very important and powerful.
Good defense makes good offense
Diablo IV offers more options in the fight against demonic forces. While you may be surrounded by enemies, you now have a new weapon with Dodge Mechanic. Dodge is an evolution of Dodge from Diablo III. Maneuver (short cooldown) allows all players to move short distances in any direction to avoid enemies during combat, regardless of their chosen class. Fully integrated with classic Diablo combat, it will make you feel unstoppable. And if you want to be more effective in combat, you can wear them as special boots that increase your speed after a kill.
Well tuned Diablo on consoles
Diablo IV is the first game in the series designed for console gamers and designed with a controller in mind. This results in the integration of Dodge's new mechanics with dedicated buttons into the PS5 DualSense controller. Blizzard says they've put a lot of effort into making targeting enemies or chests as easy and responsive as possible.
Diablo IV is coming to PS5 next year.