Blizzard announces 'Diablo 2 Resurrected': the legendary RPG returns remastered for consoles and PC

The rumors came true. Diablo 2 Resurrected is the remastering of the legendary Blizzard RPG. It will come to consoles and PC.

The recent leaks from Bloomberg and Jason Schreier came true. The Diablo 2 remastering exists and Blizzard finally made it official during BlizzConline. Its name is Diablo 2 Resurrected and, to the surprise of many, it will not only arrive on PC but also on consoles. For the moment, yes, Blizzard saved the launch date for another time, although they promised that it will arrive during this year. You can check out their first trailer below:

It took 20 years for Diablo 2, one of the best RPGs of all time, to return through the front door. Despite the current development of Diablo 4, the company did not want to forget the title that placed the franchise in the first place of popularity. While the first installment was also outstanding. Obviously, the remastering comes with multiple pieces of news.

We go in parts. Diablo 2 Resurrected will make its debut on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, PC (Windows), and Nintendo Switch. Yes, you read that right, the Kyoto hybrid console is also included. Blizzard anticipates that the launch will take place this year, but the specific date will be announced later. However, they mention that an Alpha version will be available very soon for computers.

As for the visual novelties, Diablo 2 Resurrected will offer 3D models instead of 2D sprites. In addition, the game will reach a resolution of up to 4K on computers. Sure, as long as the platform specifications allow it. It will show off new animations, textures, and even dynamic lighting. However, if you want to relive the nostalgia of the year 2000, it will be possible to activate a mode with classic graphics.

"Diablo 2 Resurrected is a remastered version of the great action role-playing classic Diablo 2. Pursue the mysterious dark wanderer and fight the denizens of Hell as you investigate the fate of the greater demons, Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal, now up to 4K (2160p) on PC ".

The remastering will have support for Dolby Surround 7.1 sound and will offer 27 minutes of cutscenes made from scratch. Blizzard notes that all seven classes from the original game will be back: Amazon, Barbarian, Necromancer, Paladin, Sorceress, Assassin, and Druid. The latter two debuted in the 2001 Lord of Destruction expansion.

The classic game mechanics will be preserved and it will be possible to play it alone or in an online cooperative mode for up to 8 players. Finally, Diablo 2 Resurrected will have cross-progression between all platforms. If you are interested in participating in the Alpha phase, you can request an invitation at the following link.