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Blizzard: Diablo 4's Success Irrelevant to Diablo 3's Relevance

by Dylan Dec 12,2024

Blizzard: Diablo 4

Blizzard's Diablo 4 Focus: Content, Not Competition

With Diablo 4's first expansion on the horizon, Blizzard developers have clarified their strategy. Their primary goal isn't to supplant previous Diablo titles, but to cultivate a thriving player base across the entire franchise. In a recent interview with VGC, Rod Fergusson (series head) and Gavian Whishaw (executive producer) emphasized the importance of sustained engagement, regardless of which Diablo game players choose.

The developers highlighted Blizzard's policy of maintaining active support for older games like Diablo 2 and Diablo 3. Fergusson stated that a large, engaged player base across all Diablo titles is a positive outcome, emphasizing that they aren't actively trying to shift players from older games to Diablo 4. The focus, instead, is on creating compelling content that draws players in, regardless of their previous engagement with the franchise. The success of Diablo 2: Resurrected further underscores this philosophy.

The upcoming "Vessel of Hatred" expansion, launching October 8th, exemplifies this approach. This expansion introduces a new region (Nahantu), featuring new towns, dungeons, and a continuation of the main storyline centered around the search for the hero Neyrelle. Players will delve into an ancient jungle to confront Mephisto's sinister plot. The accompanying video provides a detailed preview of this upcoming content.

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In essence, Blizzard's strategy prioritizes delivering engaging content to maintain a vibrant community across all Diablo games, rather than focusing solely on Diablo 4's dominance.

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