New game set in Blizzard’s critically acclaimed
Diablo universe coming to Android™ and iOS
Blizzard Entertainment today unveiled the next game in the
storied Diablo® franchise, Diablo Immortal™, a
mobile massively multiplayer online action–role-playing game for
Android™ and iOS devices. For the first time ever, Diablo players
will be able to answer the call to battle on their phones.
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Diablo Immortal takes place between the
end of Diablo II: Lord of Destruction and the beginning of Diablo
III (Graphic: Business Wire)
Six iconic and highly customizable Diablo character classes will
be available in Diablo Immortal—Barbarian, Crusader, Demon
Hunter, Monk, Necromancer, and Wizard—each with new powers and
abilities, with more playable classes planned for future updates.
Designed to be a living, breathing, and constantly evolving
experience, Diablo Immortal will regularly introduce new
storylines, new playable character classes, new loot, and all-new
challenges—which you can face side-by-side with your friends … or
foolishly choose to confront on your own.
Players will have many opportunities to meet and socialize with
other demon slayers while wandering the wilds of Sanctuary, or
while conducting less-dangerous business—like upgrading gear,
crafting items, or forming groups before setting off on their next
adventure—in the city of Westmarch, Diablo Immortal’s sprawling
central hub.
In their quest to cleanse Sanctuary, players will embark on all
manner of thrilling expeditions, including taking part in dynamic
events across unique public zones, and hacking and slashing
their way through instanced dungeons. From the peaceful town
of Wortham to the ancient Library of Zoltun Kulle to
the suffocating jungle island of Bilefen, players will
explore familiar vistas and until-now undiscovered corners of
Sanctuary.
Diablo Immortal is co-developed by Blizzard Entertainment and
NetEase, who in addition to having developed some of the most
successful mobile games in history, has been a longtime partner of
Blizzard in China.
“Diablo Immortal takes the series’ dark, gothic fantasy world of
Sanctuary and inimitable Diablo gameplay, and puts it in your
pocket,” said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment.
“With their incredible passion for Diablo and proven mobile
expertise, the development team has spawned an ultra-responsive and
breathtakingly beautiful mobile game, and we can’t wait for players
to get their hands on it.”
The transition from mouse-and-keyboard or controller to mobile
touchscreen device was designed to feel completely natural,
intuitive, and fun in Diablo Immortal. Directional controls
make it easy to move heroes around the world, and activating a
skill is as easy as holding a thumb down on a skill to aim, then
releasing it to unleash hell on your foes. And reinforcements are
always only a tap away thanks to the native Blizzard
Battle.net® UI designed specifically for Diablo
Immortal, which allows you to chat and form groups with ease in the
middle of the most frantic battle.
This new chapter of the blockbuster Diablo saga takes place
between the end of Diablo II: Lord of Destruction®
and the beginning of Diablo III. Leading the invasion of
Sanctuary is the demon known as Skarn, Herald of
Terror—Diablo’s most powerful lieutenant—who now rallies a new
demonic army. Skarn intends to gather the fragments of the
corrupted Worldstone and use them to resurrect Diablo.
Those eager to join the fight are encouraged to visit
http://www.diabloimmortal.com to pre-register for special rewards
and be among the first to experience Diablo Immortal.
Pre-registered players are eligible to participate in future beta
tests and earn in-game rewards, as well as receive news and
updates.
For screenshots, video, and other media, visit the Blizzard
Entertainment press site at
http://blizzard.gamespress.com/Diablo-Immortal.
About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
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-two #1 games* and multiple Game of the Year
awards. The company’s online gaming service, Blizzard Battle.net®,
is one of the largest online-gaming services in the world, with
millions of active players.
*Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company records and
reports from key distribution partners.
About NetEase, Inc.
NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES) is a leading internet technology
company in China dedicated to providing online services centered
around content, community, communication, and commerce. NetEase
develops and operates some of China’s most popular PC-client and
mobile games, and partners with Blizzard Entertainment, Mojang AB
(a Microsoft subsidiary), and other global game developers to
operate some of the most popular international online games in
China. NetEase also operates Koala.com and Yanxuan, two e-commerce
platforms that cater to the rising middle-class consumer market in
China. In addition, NetEase offers advertising, email, and other
services. For more information, please visit
http://ir.netease.com.
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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 the features and
functionality of Diablo Immortal, 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
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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
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incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future
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which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ
materially from current expectations.
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