Customizable dungeons, crafted areas, missions, even realms reserved specifically for the endgame would give players something to do when they want to grind after the story is over. Gamers like having a reason to log on after the credits roll and giving them more to do in the endgame is the way to do

The desire to have meaningful PVP goes back to the days of Diablo 2 , and its formal inclusion in Diablo 3 during the 2010 BlizzCon was met with much praise. It wasn't a total success, however: over time the feature became problematic for Blizzard, and in 2012 it was cancelled entir

Another major shift from previous games in the Diablo series is how players will interact with the map, with a larger focus on open-world exploration and permanent changes that happen once an area has been cleared of opponents. Barriga describes the design of the world as filled with content driven by the main story but also much that can be discovered along the way through exploration. Breaking away from only doing the main story will allow players to check out new areas, to develop their crafting, or to PvP. While the crafting system has not been detailed much so far, we are excited to see how it plays into the long-term progression of the g

Following the disastrous announcement of Diablo: Immortal at BlizzCon 2018, players were somewhat relieved to learn that Diablo 4 is finally in development. Recently here at TheGamer, we discussed how the failure of the Real Money Auction House (RMAH) was a catalyst that shifted how Diablo 3 was developed, and subsequently abandoned long before its original vision was fulfilled. This included the cancellation of a second expansion called The King of the North, and the rumor of a cancelled Druid class.

Now, Blizzard has promised that there will be PVP included in Diablo 4 , though few details have been released. What has changed between then and now that will allow for an engaging, fleshed-out, and balanced battleground for players? It will be fascinating to see what constitutes PVP in Diablo 4 - though, for now, players are wary of a simple repeat of Diablo 3 with a watered down or cancelled version of the game m

Diablo 4 is following up on Diablo Immortal , Blizzard's worst-rated game , but players seem to be hoping that the studio/publisher has learned from its mistakes. Unlike Diablo Immortal , Diablo 4 won't be free, and the Standard Edition is the cheapest version available for $70.00. The Standard Edition includes early access for Diablo 4 's __ open beta, so players will be able to return to Sanctuary early even with this edition. Players will also get the Light Bearer Mount and, for World of Warcraft , the Amalgam of Rage Mount. However, players should note that World of Warcraft must be purchased separately and isn't included in any of the Diablo 4 editi

It was made clear during this past BlizzCon that the mechanics of creating class builds in Diablo 4 will be heavily inspired by Diablo 2. This means that there should be a heavy emphasis on skill trees with runes and should focus on making distinct, complex choices matter when constructing a class. The worst thing that Blizzard could do is replicate the simplistic and unpopular skill selection of Diabl

Players have the choice between three editions for Diablo 4 : Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Ultimate. As is typical of games with multiple editions, purchasing the more expensive editions will also give players the incentives offered with the cheaper editions. However, not all the incentives included in the pre-order editions are for Diablo 4 as some are for other Blizzard titles instead. Since pre-ordering comes with the risk that the released game isn't what players expected and the prices can be fairly high depending upon the edition purchased, this article will break down what each edition of Diablo 4 offers to help players make an informed decision if they decide to pre-or

Diablo 4 was certainly this year’s worst-kept secret for BlizzCon. It's now been formally announced with a great looking cinematic trailer and gameplay footage that has revealed three of the playable classes at launch. Still, apart from a fancy trailer and a few details about the world of Sanctuary at BlizzCon’s developer panels, little has been revealed about what the game will look like. Fans are waiting with baited breath, as they've been disappointed time and time again - so, dlca what are the issues Blizzard needs to address in Diablo 4 to ensure long-term succ

While the idea of zooming in the camera and RTCs for story telling sound great, the story of Diablo is not what will carry the game for long-term play. Diablo II and Diablo III still have players logging in often at the start of each new season for ranked progression on each respective ladder system, but few would say they are drawn back by a captivating story. Without any clear indication of what the end game will look like for Diablo IV , it is difficult to be too excited about what has been covered in this quarterly update. Will cleansing an area and reclaiming it for a camp to spawn NPCs be something meaningful for pushing our character progression, or a one-time event we grind out and never see reference to ag