Diablo is a gem in the Action Roleplaying Game (ARPG) genre and the fans of this series were eagerly waiting for the next one. So, the confirmation of Diablo 2: remake has thrilled them after getting so many years of disappointment. Here are all the details of the masterpiece to be launched.
What is Diablo 2?
It is a game of the ARPG genre hack and slashes video games that are supported in computers. Blizzard Entertainment released the game in 2000, while Blizzard North developed it. You could run it in Mac OS, Microsoft Windows and Classic Mac OS. The game was themed like horror and dark fantasy with the design and concept of David Brevik.
The game took 3 years to be on the consumers’ computer screens with 1.5 years of crunch time. In the game, the player has to control a new hero to shun the destruction Diablo creates with his return.
What is the Diablo 2: remake?
It is an upcoming series of the Diablo ARPG genre that Blizzard Entertainment and Vicarious Visions developed together. This game is the remaster or remake of the Diablo and Lord of Destruction that Blizzard Entertainment also published in 2000 and 2001 respectively. The company is about to launch the remake in September 2021 in Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch.
Moreover, you will also be able to play in Xbox Series S and Series X. It will have a similar dark, horror thrilling story and you will be as addicted as Diablo.
What is new in the Diablo 2: remake?
After the tech alpha playtests of Diablo 2 the team has made some changes concerning the community feedbacks. The developers mentioned that the game is still under development as they are improving the video effects. Also, they are working on the quality of life, artwork and some more things.
We have also noticed the enhancement of some sorceress skills like blizzard and lightning, Paladin’s Holy Freeze aura. The Diablo 2 resurrection team has also renovated the colours of the cold and poison effects on monsters.
Gameplay
In this series, developers have not changed much of the original series like the game balance and item systems are intact. They have worked on the network functions, graphics and enhancement of video quality. Another remarkable change is its switch to 3D from its 2D model of the year 2000.
Moreover, the players here have the liberty to toggle between upgraded visuals legacy with just a press of a key. The Diablo team has also remade the cutscenes and also, the game supports 7.1 Dolby Surround sound and 4K graphics resolution.
Development
The work for the Diablo 2: remake started in 2019 with the 2 developing companies. Vicarious visions handled the 3D client and front end, while Blizzard looked after Battle.net integration and the back-end server aspects of the remake. In February 2021, it was news that Vicarious went with Blizzard’s corporate structure.
This was because Vicarious has complete knowledge about the Diablo game series and thus joining hands with Blizzard will help in better production of games. In a 2019 media event, we came to know about the uncertainty of this remake because of their data loss of the game’s source code. But they acquired almost all the data and thus they are set to launch.
Release date and price
The company has set the release date to be 23rd September 2021. You can pre-order the PC version with $39.99 or approximately AU$52.99 or £34.99. You can also purchase the Diablo Prime Evil Collection from stores for $54.99 / approximately AU$72.99 / £49.99. This collection has both Diablo 3 and Diablo 2 Resurrected, Rise of the Necromancer expansions, its Reaper of Souls, and also some more games.
Reviews
The players who experienced the alpha version say that they were amazed to find their old memories again. The game exactly looked like the ones they played back in 2000. Some say that the remake of Diablo 2 looks like the same hack n’ slash games that you get in the market these days.
The remake has maintained its originality with some improvements in the graphics, etc and that is attracting the gamers even more.
All details about the Diablo 2: remake
Diablo is a gem in the Action Roleplaying Game (ARPG) genre and the fans of this series were eagerly waiting for the next one. So, the confirmation of Diablo 2: remake has thrilled them after getting so many years of disappointment. Here are all the details of the masterpiece to be launched.
What is Diablo 2?
It is a game of the ARPG genre hack and slashes video games that are supported in computers. Blizzard Entertainment released the game in 2000, while Blizzard North developed it. You could run it in Mac OS, Microsoft Windows and Classic Mac OS. The game was themed like horror and dark fantasy with the design and concept of David Brevik.
The game took 3 years to be on the consumers’ computer screens with 1.5 years of crunch time. In the game, the player has to control a new hero to shun the destruction Diablo creates with his return.
What is the Diablo 2: remake?
It is an upcoming series of the Diablo ARPG genre that Blizzard Entertainment and Vicarious Visions developed together. This game is the remaster or remake of the Diablo and Lord of Destruction that Blizzard Entertainment also published in 2000 and 2001 respectively. The company is about to launch the remake in September 2021 in Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch.
Moreover, you will also be able to play in Xbox Series S and Series X. It will have a similar dark, horror thrilling story and you will be as addicted as Diablo.
What is new in the Diablo 2: remake?
After the tech alpha playtests of Diablo 2 the team has made some changes concerning the community feedbacks. The developers mentioned that the game is still under development as they are improving the video effects. Also, they are working on the quality of life, artwork and some more things.
We have also noticed the enhancement of some sorceress skills like blizzard and lightning, Paladin’s Holy Freeze aura. The Diablo 2 resurrection team has also renovated the colours of the cold and poison effects on monsters.
Gameplay
In this series, developers have not changed much of the original series like the game balance and item systems are intact. They have worked on the network functions, graphics and enhancement of video quality. Another remarkable change is its switch to 3D from its 2D model of the year 2000.
Moreover, the players here have the liberty to toggle between upgraded visuals legacy with just a press of a key. The Diablo team has also remade the cutscenes and also, the game supports 7.1 Dolby Surround sound and 4K graphics resolution.
Development
The work for the Diablo 2: remake started in 2019 with the 2 developing companies. Vicarious visions handled the 3D client and front end, while Blizzard looked after Battle.net integration and the back-end server aspects of the remake. In February 2021, it was news that Vicarious went with Blizzard’s corporate structure.
This was because Vicarious has complete knowledge about the Diablo game series and thus joining hands with Blizzard will help in better production of games. In a 2019 media event, we came to know about the uncertainty of this remake because of their data loss of the game’s source code. But they acquired almost all the data and thus they are set to launch.
Release date and price
The company has set the release date to be 23rd September 2021. You can pre-order the PC version with $39.99 or approximately AU$52.99 or £34.99. You can also purchase the Diablo Prime Evil Collection from stores for $54.99 / approximately AU$72.99 / £49.99. This collection has both Diablo 3 and Diablo 2 Resurrected, Rise of the Necromancer expansions, its Reaper of Souls, and also some more games.
Reviews
The players who experienced the alpha version say that they were amazed to find their old memories again. The game exactly looked like the ones they played back in 2000. Some say that the remake of Diablo 2 looks like the same hack n’ slash games that you get in the market these days.
The remake has maintained its originality with some improvements in the graphics, etc and that is attracting the gamers even more.