The Necromancer Rises in Diablo® III June 27
June 20 2017 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Rise of the Necromancer™ pack adds all-new
class to Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed action-RPG
Diablo® III: Eternal Collection, containing the
original game, Reaper of Souls® expansion, and Rise of the
Necromancer, will be available digitally on PlayStation®4 and Xbox
One
As the Burning Hells invade Sanctuary and all hope seems lost,
an unlikely hero rises to restore balance to the world, calling
forth an army of the dead and cleansing the land of evil. From the
crypts deep beneath Blizzard Entertainment today came a dark
invocation proclaiming that the Rise of the Necromancer™ pack, which summons the much-anticipated
necromancer class into Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, will be
unleashed June 27—available to those in the living realm digitally
in-game on PC or through the online Blizzard Shop,
PlayStation®Store, and Xbox One Store.
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The much-anticipated necromancer is a
dark summoner who controls an army of the dead. (Graphic: Business
Wire)
Necromancers, as the mysterious Priests of Rathma are commonly
known, made their series debut in the critically acclaimed Diablo
II, where millions of players experienced the thrill of controlling
unstoppable armies of undead minions. In Diablo III: Reaper of
Souls, these talented men and women draw upon the power of blood
and bone to protect humanity, transforming the lifeless carcasses
of their slain enemies into undying servants—or just blowing them
up, because that’s fun, too.
Like entrails from a freshly deceased corpse, the Rise of the
Necromancer pack is stuffed with surprises that all aspiring
practitioners of the dark arts will enjoy:
- The twisted and misshapen Half-formed
Golem in-game pet
- Cosmetic Wings of the Crypt
Guardian
- Two additional character slots
- Two stash tabs (PC only)
- Necromancer portrait, banner, sigil,
and accent, and Blood Master pennant
“While players often ask us to bring back their favorite
characters from our classic games, few classes have been requested
as often, or as passionately, as the necromancer,” said Mike
Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “Reimagining
the necromancer was a labor of love—we worked hard to capture the
essence of what made the class so iconic, while taking advantage of
everything Diablo III has to offer.”
Console gamers who have yet to experience Diablo III will be
able to pick up the digital-only Eternal Collection, which includes
the Rise of the Necromancer pack, Diablo III, and the award-winning
Reaper of Souls expansion for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. This
expansive all-in-one collection is a perfect jumping-in point for
anyone who may have missed out on what many consider to be the
definitive couch co-op gaming experience.
The Rise of the Necromancer pack will be available for Windows®
and Mac® PCs, as well as for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, on June 27
for $14.99 USD. The epic Diablo III: Eternal Collection bundle will
be available to PlayStation®Plus members on PS4 and Xbox Live Gold
members on Xbox One for a limited time at a special introductory
price of $39.99 (reg. $59.99 SRP).
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls and the Rise of the Necromancer pack
are fully localized in English, Brazilian Portuguese, European and
Latin American Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian,
Korean, and simplified and traditional Chinese. To learn more, or
to try Diablo III for free on PC, visit the official website at
www.diablo3.com.
With multiple games in development, Blizzard Entertainment has
numerous positions currently
available—visit jobs.blizzard.com for more information
and to learn how to apply.
About Blizzard
Entertainment
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of
Warcraft®, Hearthstone®, Overwatch®,
the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises,
and the multi-franchise Heroes of the Storm®, Blizzard
Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision
Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of
entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry's
most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track
record includes twenty-one #1 games* and multiple Game of the
Year awards. The company's online-gaming service is one of the
largest in the world, with millions of active players.
*Sales and/or downloads, based on internal
company records and reports from key distribution partners.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking
Statements: Information in this press release that involves
Blizzard Entertainment's expectations, plans, intentions or
strategies regarding the future, including statements about Diablo
III: Eternal Collection and the Rise of the Necromancer pack are
forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number
of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Blizzard
Entertainment's actual future results to differ materially from
those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this
release include unanticipated product delays and other factors
identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s
most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this
release are based upon information available to Blizzard
Entertainment and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this
release, and neither Blizzard Entertainment nor Activision Blizzard
assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when
made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not
guarantees of the future performance of Blizzard Entertainment or
Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and
other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause
actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
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