In terms of gameplay design, the game remains the love letter to hardcore hack and slash fans, while also introducing many innovative mechanics and features in order to reinvigorate the familiar formula.ĭiablo 3 was one of the best-selling PC games when it was released, and there's no doubt that Diablo 4 will have huge sales as well, but maybe an even bigger player base if Microsoft decides to put the game on Xbox Game Pass.Īnd that will most likely happen at launch, as one of Microsoft's core pylons of business strategy is to release all first-party games (which Blizzard games now are) on Xbox Game Pass on Day 1.
It seems like Diablo 4 is bringing the franchise back to its gritty and gloomy roots, with a lot of blood and brutal violence. (Picture: Microsoft)ĭiablo IV, the 4th instalment in the iconic series that has defined the action RPG genre, is currently one of the most anticipated Blizzard's games. Will Diablo 4 be available on Xbox Game Pass Day 1? Diablo 4 has a more sinister story compared to Diablo 3. Here's what to know about the Diablo 4 Game Pass. Still, that doesn't mean that we can't make some educated guesses, based on Microsoft's general gaming strategy and how they have handled their Bethesda acquisition.įor Diablo fans, currently one of the biggest questions is if this means that Diablo 4 will be available on Xbox Game Pass on Day 1. Nonetheless, it is still far too early to know how exactly will things play out and what does this deal mean for the future of the upcoming Activision Blizzard games, and we will probably not get all the answers this year, as it is expected the deal to be completed in mid-2023.
This means that iconic franchises now owned by the tech giant such as Diablo, Warcraft, StarCraft, Crash Bandicoot or Call of Duty might soon become Xbox exclusives. Microsoft now owns Activision Blizzard and all of their IPs after the historic $70B-worth transaction. It still sounds unbelievable, but it's true.
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