HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc.
(NASDAQ: NTES), one of China's
leading internet and online game
services providers, announced a collaboration with Blizzard
Entertainment to co-develop the next game in the storied
Diablo® franchise, Diablo Immortal™, a mobile
massively multiplayer action-RPG for Android and iOS devices.
As unveiled November 2 at
BlizzCon® 2018, 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. In
Diablo Immortal, players will embark on thrilling
expeditions, take part in dynamic events across unique public
zones, and plunder instanced dungeons, hacking and slashing their
way through the demonic minions surrounding them. 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 in search of
the tainted fragments of the Worldstone.
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 tailored specifically for touchscreen devices,
with more playable classes planned for future updates.
"We are very proud that Blizzard Entertainment has chosen us to
help bring one of their largest game franchises to mobile," said
Mr. William Ding, Chief Executive Officer and Director of
NetEase. "We consider this a huge opportunity to show the world,
and particularly Western gamers, NetEase's strong R&D
capabilities. We take a very global view of our online games
business, and Blizzard's Diablo franchise truly embodies the sort
of worldwide appeal that we strive for."
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
Kaola.com and Yanxuan, two e-commerce platforms that cater to the
rising middle-class consumer market in China. In addition, NetEase offers
advertising, e-mail and other services. For more information,
please visit: http://ir.netease.com/.
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.
Forward Looking Statements
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nature. These statements are made under the "safe harbor"
provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by
terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future,"
"intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements.
The accuracy of these statements may be impacted by a number of
business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those projected or anticipated, including
risks outlined in NetEase's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. NetEase does not undertake any obligation to
update this forward-looking information, except as required under
applicable law.
Contact for Media and Investors:
Margaret Shi
NetEase, Inc.
ir@service.netease.com
Tel: (+86) 571-8985-3378
Brandi Piacente
Investor Relations
brandi@corp.netease.com
Tel: (+1) 212-481-2050
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