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[Sealtest]

How many demons are left in the Diablo universe? Big demons that is.

I don't think there are many left. Maybe 1 or 2 but it's been awhile since I read the books. Unless your talking about the Prime lords.


But blizzard could just bring back any of them and say somehow their power was never fully destroyed.

 

[Skab]

How many demons are left in the Diablo universe? Big demons that is.

Diablo is still/once again at large, thanks to Maltheal (and to a lesser extent Adria.) Which means, in theory, all 7 evils are back on the lose.

 

[Xamdou]

Hope they announce Diablo 4, I had so much fun with Diablo 3 with the gaf clan!

 

[Zukuu]

I would be all over Diablo 4, but I hope it's less than Diablo 3 2.0. It should take more than 2 days to get from a fresh level 1 character to max level and having everything you want.

 

[theMrCravens]

I would be all over Diablo 4, but I hope it's less than Diablo 3 2.0. It should take more than 2 days to get from a fresh level 1 character to max level and having everything you want.

I'm hoping for more of an MMO aspect.
Open world, non-instanced, 100 players on screen, etc.

The D2 crowd that played WoW afterwards, then jumped into D3 thinking back to their D2 glory days got bored fast, and went back to MMO gaming.
This is my experience by watching friends and family play D3 though.
They don't hate D3, but they find it lacks that MMO social and progression type of thing.

 

[Mentosrock]

It's definitely going to be a new diablo. We know there will not be anymore expansions for diablo 3. As people have said, they have gutted the d3 team and any content from the expansion they had been working on had been released as content patches for RoS. Quinn and his friend also let slip that they had heard information about diablo 4's development. Not to mention this twitter tease, plus all of their job postings for an entirely new diablo game these past couple years.

I'm expecting Diablo 4 plus some information about the Diablo 2 HD remaster.

 

[BBboy20]

Hell has frozen over?

 

[Teknoman]

Im still holding out hope they bring back Matt. Thats all I need in a new Diablo game. The rest is just extra.

Hell has frozen over?

Heh I was going to post that.

 

[HowardRoark]

Probably no chance that we'll get local co-op on either D2:HD or D4, right?

 

[kirblar]

Diablo is still/once again at large, thanks to Maltheal (and to a lesser extent Adria.) Which means, in theory, all 7 evils are back on the lose.

Yup. RoS' ending pretty clearly wasn't setting up for an xpac.

 

[Doug Heffernan]

Diablo skins for Overwatch.

 

[Jimrpg]

It's still 2 months to go till blizzcon, bit early for rumors!

 

[Cormano]

It's definitely going to be Diablo 4.

Di4blo

 

[injurai]

They're upgrading the Diablo engine to a physically based renderer which is going to get at most of what you're asking about anyway.

Is there a source on this? The thought is making me hot.

 

[Berordn]

Yup. RoS' ending pretty clearly wasn't setting up for an xpac.

I was actually expecting one from RoS since it seemed to be setting up a redemption of Leah to cap off D3's story and show off the return of all seven evils.

But a new numbered entry works just as well.

 

[Sanctuary]

You know, that tweet could have literally meant anything.

Random: "I really hope something Diablo is announced at Blizzcon this year!"
Blizzard: "Blizzcon will be really cool this year".

It could be "cool" this year simply because it's Blizzcon, or it could be cool because nothing Diablo (fire) related will be announced.

 

[ncslamm]

Well since Malthael absorbed the black soulstone and was destroyed, Diablo and the other prime evils should be free. I would love for Diablo 4 to have all of the primes and lesser evils as bosses. Andariel, Duriel, Mephisto, Belial, Azmodan, Baal, and Diablo...I think I'm forgetting one or two from the lore that haven't been in a game yet.

 

[SOR5]

Diablo 2 remaster, gimme it

 

[ekurisona]

Probably no chance that we'll get local co-op on either D2:HD or D4, right?

"That was the wrong choice to allow people to play (Diablo II) offline, and we still stand by that."

 

[Justice_Bolt]

Please be Diablo 4. Please!

 

[FacelessSamurai]

My brother and I have been talking about it, and we would kill for a Diablo 2 HD remake! That game has still got it to this day, all it needs is a little refresh!

Also, I could see a D2 remaster this year, and D4 next year so D2 remaster would hold us off for the next year until D4 is ready!

 

[Sanctuary]

"That was the wrong choice to allow people to play (Diablo II) offline, and we still stand by that."

Their "reasoning" is really stupid. "We gave people options, but we realized that some people didn't like that you couldn't use an [potentially modded] offline character online with their friends, so we just decided to take player choice away because of a few people. We know what's best for you better than you do."

What this did more than anything however was hurt people that legitimately enjoyed playing HC mode. That is supposed to be player skill based, but when a server shits the bed, player responsibility is out the window.

Can't believe people are asking for Diablo 2 remake or Diablo 2 in the D3 engine.

Just go play Diablo 2. It's right there. They should make new games, not rehash previous ones.

I agree, and I don't see the point either. Even if they remade Diablo 2 with the Diablo 3 engine, I don't see them leaving the game the same as it was before. They would not doubt "tweak" it to the point in which it would end up Diablo 2.5. Even that would be okay, but it wouldn't be as expansive as Diablo 3, and probably only be played as a curiosity by most for the first few years, and then die off. The game would also still not look as good IMO either. The prerendered look for the period in which the game was released looked much better, and much darker than the Diablo 3 engine does today.

 

[Draerf]

Can't believe people are asking for Diablo 2 remake or Diablo 2 in the D3 engine.

Just go play Diablo 2. It's right there. They should make new games, not rehash previous ones.

 

[Skab]

Their "reasoning" is really stupid. "We gave people options, but we realized that some people didn't like that you couldn't use an [potentially modded] offline character online with their friends, so we just decided to take player choice away because of a few people. We know what's best for you better than you do."

Considering how the console version turned out, they made the right call.

 

[Anoregon]

Considering how the console version turned out, they made the right call.

Yup.

 

[Renekton]

They're upgrading the Diablo engine to a physically based renderer which is going to get at most of what you're asking about anyway.

Multithreading should be top priority u__u

Blizzard games

 

[New002]

Considering how the console version turned out, they made the right call.

Was gonna say this. I play on console and just play solo. Playing solo doesn't bother me thankfully, but online play is a big part of D3 and it's been rocked on consoles unless you have a group to party up with.

 

[Uthred]

If it is a new game I imagine it'll be built from the ground up to provide a continuous revenue stream. I'd honestly prefer an expansion, preferably one with an updated graphics engine. D3 is in a pretty good and enjoyable place right now so having to go from that to a possibly wonky new game doesnt appeal that much. Whatever they do I really hope they stick with the fluid and easily changeable skill system in D3 (but add QOL stuff like being able to store gear/skill sets and quickly switch). If it is D4 I hope they reboot the universe or shift focus, the story in three (despite the nice CG) was largely bollocks, the whole nephilim thing felt like a teenagers bad fanfic (so like a lot of Blizzards semi-recent lore). Bring it back to "heroes", hell, I'd even take fully human heroes trying to defeat the corrupt nephilim. Though story mode is only really worth it for one run through, as adventure mode amply demonstrates.

Hell, if theyre going to do a reboot go all out, set it in the future of the Diablo universe, some kind of cusp of the industrial revolution, steampunk-esque, Arcanum-like setting would be cool. Though probably too far from the traditional fantasy setting. Though if we dont get an expansion we'll never find out whats on those fucking Skovos isles

 

[Surfinn]

Multithreading should be top priority u__u

Blizzard games

Lol holy shit I'm dying.

 

[Pineapple]

If it is a new game I imagine it'll be built from the ground up to provide a continuous revenue stream.

I agree. If it is Diablo 4, then it is most likely employing a relatively new engine, possibly the same one that is being used in Overwatch. This would obviously allow the devs greater flexibility for just about everything.

One such area, of course, would be for cosmetic items. Diablo has never placed an emphasis on character customization and aesthetics, but I think that could certainly change in a future Diablo title. A new engine coupled with more detailed art assets for weapons, gear sets, armor, etc, could allow the team to introduce cosmetic variations for just about every item in the game. And certain cosmetic drops could have rarities, just like the actual items.

For example, different aesthetic variations of class armor sets could drop from certain treasure goblins, or could perhaps be found in chests randomly generated on maps. Add in portraits, followers/companions, and wings, and suddenly, you have quite a bit that can be monetized to allow for a continuous stream of revenue well after the point of sale.

 

[quest]

I agree. If it is Diablo 4, then it is most likely employing a relatively new engine, possibly the same one that is being used in Overwatch. This would obviously allow the devs greater flexibility for just about everything.

One such area, of course, would be for cosmetic items. Diablo has never placed an emphasis on character customization and aesthetics, but I think that could certainly change in a future Diablo title. A new engine coupled with more detailed art assets for weapons, gear sets, armor, etc, could allow the team to introduce cosmetic variations for just about every item in the game. And certain cosmetic drops could have rarities, just like the actual items.

For example, different aesthetic variations of class armor sets could drop from certain treasure goblins, or could perhaps be found in chests randomly generated on maps. Add in portraits, followers/companions, and wings, and suddenly, you have quite a bit that can be monetized to allow for a continuous stream of revenue well after the point of sale.

That is the reason I want a D3 expansion over a new game. I don't want a game designed around nickle and diming people to death. Last thing I want is them trying to over watch diablo to make money.

Considering how the console version turned out, they made the right call.

Yeah sucks that public online play was destroyed on the consoles. I really hope next diablo 4 or D3 expansion has a always online option.

 

[injurai]

I agree. If it is Diablo 4, then it is most likely employing a relatively new engine, possibly the same one that is being used in Overwatch. This would obviously allow the devs greater flexibility for just about everything.

One such area, of course, would be for cosmetic items. Diablo has never placed an emphasis on character customization and aesthetics, but I think that could certainly change in a future Diablo title. A new engine coupled with more detailed art assets for weapons, gear sets, armor, etc, could allow the team to introduce cosmetic variations for just about every item in the game. And certain cosmetic drops could have rarities, just like the actual items.

For example, different aesthetic variations of class armor sets could drop from certain treasure goblins, or could perhaps be found in chests randomly generated on maps. Add in portraits, followers/companions, and wings, and suddenly, you have quite a bit that can be monetized to allow for a continuous stream of revenue well after the point of sale.

I don't see Diablo as a good game for such a revenue stream. The AH was a failure. If they try to do cosmetic purchase they essentially break the whole appeal of Diablo. The only way it could work is if they go to a monthly subscription model and basically run it as an MMO. Which I think would also piss a lot of people off.

 

[AllIsOneIsNone]

Can't believe people are asking for Diablo 2 remake or Diablo 2 in the D3 engine.

Just go play Diablo 2. It's right there. They should make new games, not rehash previous ones.

You can't believe people want a remaster of one of the best games ever made? You must really hate remasters then.

I want Diablo 4, but I really hope they go back to the drawing board. 3 was pretty good after RoS, but even then something about the loot and progression was off. I hope they use some ideas from Path of Exile, but maybe make them less convoluted. The story and pace of D3 were also both pretty damn bad.

 

[Josh5890]

I'm not ready for Diablo 4. I still have 3 and reapers in the backlog.

 

[Draerf]

You can't believe people want a remaster of one of the best games ever made? You must really hate remasters then.

I want Diablo 4, but I really hope they go back to the drawing board. 3 was pretty good after RoS, but even then something about the loot and progression was off. I hope they use some ideas from Path of Exile, but maybe make them less convoluted. The story and pace of D3 were also both pretty damn bad.

I don't understand why they'd want a remaster of a perfectly functional and populated game. I'd understand if it was some DOS nightmare that people couldn't get running right but that's just not the case.

 

[quest]

You can't believe people want a remaster of one of the best games ever made? You must really hate remasters then.

I want Diablo 4, but I really hope they go back to the drawing board. 3 was pretty good after RoS, but even then something about the loot and progression was off. I hope they use some ideas from Path of Exile, but maybe make them less convoluted. The story and pace of D3 were also both pretty damn bad.

All I want in D4 if they made it is to keep the combat engine of the D3. It is near perfect it is just so damn smooth and satisfying killing hordes of monsters. I think the progress at the time ROS came out was about perfect. It took me a very long time to get 1 set of good gear for my crusader. I agree now it is way to easy to get gear and people just get what they want and just leave.

 

[Ricerocket]

I am cautiously hype about this.

D3 had a LOT of ideas but they went with the most easiest homogenized route for classes in the end. People who are wanting D3 + PoE, they actually had that with rune drops (spell gems) but they scrapped it.

 

[Mentosrock]

I don't understand why they'd want a remaster of a perfectly functional and populated game. I'd understand if it was some DOS nightmare that people couldn't get running right but that's just not the case.

'Perfectly functional' is a fairly loose definition of the state of diablo 2 on current computers. It runs, but it doesn't exactly look beautiful or capture the look of the original very well. I'm sure Blizzard have seen how successful Age of Empires 2 HD had been with their remaster and wants to do something very similar. If you didn't already know, they are planning on doing HD remasters of at least their big 4 old games: Starcraft BW, Diablo, Diablo 2, and Warcraft 3. I am definitely looking forward to playing Diablo 2 at a decent, less grating resolution that isn't letter-boxed. To make it even look 'okay' you either have to play it minimized or use the glide-wrapper workaround.. I'd definitely like seeing the game at a higher resolution.

 

[Kieli]

I hope they don't go hammy Sunday morning cartoon villains, but takes a page out of Silent Hill in terms of psychological horror.

Let's return Diablo to dark fantasy without the edge.

 

[badb0y]

I don't understand why they'd want a remaster of a perfectly functional and populated game. I'd understand if it was some DOS nightmare that people couldn't get running right but that's just not the case.

Did they fix the resolution? Last time I tried to play it the resolution maxed out at something like 1024 or something like that.

 

[Admodieus]

If it's a new Diablo, it's got to have a heavy microtransaction angle, probably for cosmetics. That's the way all Blizzard games are shifting now. In fact, I wonder if it takes a cue from Marvel Heroes and is free to play.

 

[injurai]

If it's a new Diablo, it's got to have a heavy microtransaction angle, probably for cosmetics. That's the way all Blizzard games are shifting now. In fact, I wonder if it takes a cue from Marvel Heroes and is free to play.

There is content that people are willing to pay for, and there is content people will consume just because it's free.

I really hope Diablo does not go free2play. That could very well be a nail in the coffin for me.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

I'm hype. They did a lot of good things fixing the game that D3 was at launch. I'm sure with the opportunity to start over and build from scratch, they could do something much more special than D3.

 

[Laieon]

Blizzard Classics collection. It's like the Orange Box, but for Blizzard games. You get a remade WCIII, remade SCI, and remade DII.

 

[Possumowner]

Blizzard Classics collection. It's like the Orange Box, but for Blizzard games. You get a remade WCIII, remade SCI, and remade DII.

"Throws money,wallet and wife at Blizzard"

 

[Golden_Pigeon]

World of Diablo - MMO ?

 

[duckroll]

If it's a new Diablo, it's got to have a heavy microtransaction angle, probably for cosmetics. That's the way all Blizzard games are shifting now. In fact, I wonder if it takes a cue from Marvel Heroes and is free to play.

I don't see Diablo ever going f2p. I think it will be like Overwatch, where you pay for entry, get more free content as it rolls out, and have microtransactions and/or a seasonal subscription for premium perks. There will be a free trial version, but all Blizzard games eventually do.

 

[Zackat]

World of Diablo - MMO ?

not a chance.

They would make a fighting game before this.

Spoiler

my dream

 

[Instro]

Blizzard Classics collection. It's like the Orange Box, but for Blizzard games. You get a remade WCIII, remade SCI, and remade DII.

It's Blizzard, all of them will be $60 single releases.

 

[Fahzgoolin]

"Throws money,wallet and wife at Blizzard"

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