"In terms of expansions, I think a little bit more frequently is probably good with sort of the goal to get closer to an annual expansion. But I think it really depends on what content you put in the expansion. I don't think Blizzard will ever be able to do sequels of products like a "Diablo III" or "Diablo IV" on an annual basis, but we might be able to do expansions to those games close to annually.
Hmmm, is there more profit? In an ideal scenario, I think we'd probably do [expansions] a little bit more often than we've been able to do. But I agree — I think putting too many expansions out too frequently, you probably get to the point where people do need to start taking a little break."
They will probably try to release them once a year like they were supposed to do with WOW expansions. But it will take 2 years, and we will probably only get two.
I would be fine with patches/big fixes annualy, and expansions after about 2.5 years, maybe 2 expansions. And then of course after about 5 years of that(including the expansions) d4. Jk.
Typical “expansions” are only good for the hardcore players of the game.
Eg. The people who can beat Act 4 will enjoy Act 5.
I would like to be able to enjoy Act 5 right off the bat and then transport to rogue encampment and do that story line after. (get it?)
More importantly however, expansions means people will have to buy them. Now obviously expansions generate money, which could be used to fund B.net. More than one expansion might just be Blizzard's way of funding a stable and secure B.net without having to resort to monthly payments.
Just a thought.
Agreed! It has been too long, says I.
Also agreed. Minor patches and a couple of huge expansions 2 and 3/4 years after initial the release would be the way to go.
...as long as they gimme my Diablo III before next christmas:thumbsup:
Diablo 4 will almost certainly not be an mmo.......if theres an mmo based in the diablo universe then it wont be called diablo 4.....world of diablo maybe? but not diablo 4....just look at warcraft....is its mmo called warcraft 4?!?!?!
The necromancer might as well be in the actual Diablo III.
EDIT: To the guys who said Bring back the Necromancer ... I forgot where but someone said its not out of the question for an expansion because those are just goodies for us.