New Diablo comics and the Book of Adria are the best proof of new Diablo release.
I'd say the Executive Producer and Creative Director job postings might trump the comics and Book of Adria.
I meant the moment of announcement.
If I remember right, those posts were also available this spring which would hint 2020+ release but books hint 2019 spring release (2015 job postings).
And comic coming right after Blizzcon means something new for sure. What's left now is Diablo to be first in the Blizzcon opening ceremony - this would 100% mean a D4 reveal.
They can release D3/D2 HD for whatever platform they want since D4 is at least 2 years away from release, no one expects D4 reveal at Blizzcon 2018 followed by its release 3 months later. If they announce D4 this year it comes year and a half later at minimum.
No one doubts about D2 HD at this point - this is coming. The big question is D4. Our best indication about it will be the Blizzcon schedule, which usually releases in early October, so roughly a month from now.
If Diablo does NOT open the Blizzcon ceremony we'll get D2 HD and some D3 stuff probably. Chance for D4 announce is very slim.
If Diablo opens Blizzcon ceremony we get D4 reveal 100%. D2 HD will follow it and probably no D3 stuff besides Themes talks.
I sincerely doubt that it will be announced a D4 much less D2HD, Blizzard instends to invest in D3, is not for nothing tha are launching to the Nintendo Switch. I Believe in a mega update/ DLC/ Expansion Pack that inserts D2 inside D3.
I sincerely doubt that it will be announced a D4 much less D2HD, Blizzard instends to invest in D3, is not for nothing tha are launching to the Nintendo Switch. I Believe in a mega update/ DLC/ Expansion Pack that inserts D2 inside D3.
I'm thinking that as well but I'm too weak to say it aloud
No one doubts about D2 HD at this point - this is coming. The big question is D4. Our best indication about it will be the Blizzcon schedule, which usually releases in early October, so roughly a month from now.
If Diablo does NOT open the Blizzcon ceremony we'll get D2 HD and some D3 stuff probably. Chance for D4 announce is very slim.
If Diablo opens Blizzcon ceremony we get D4 reveal 100%. D2 HD will follow it and probably no D3 stuff besides Themes talks.
I invite you to watch David Breviks' interview on the subject of a D2 remaster, and the absolutely colossal amount of work it would take. The chances of a D2 remaster are so incredibly slim simply because they would have to re create the entire game from scratch.
Hopefully something about D4 at Blizzcon, except that they just launched D3 on Switch. And yes, that DOES play into when they'll announce D4. There's a reason why they haven't actually confirmed anything at all yet - they want more sales. And if they think announcing a D4 at Blizzcon will hurt switch sales, they'll absolutely hold off.
I sincerely doubt that it will be announced a D4 much less D2HD, Blizzard instends to invest in D3, is not for nothing tha are launching to the Nintendo Switch. I Believe in a mega update/ DLC/ Expansion Pack that inserts D2 inside D3.
In 2015, there was one very strange job posting about how to import tiles from an old game. Don't remember well, but there might be something about it in conversations back in the day. Wasn't under classic games.
Btw, an indication about whether something big for D3 is coming (DLC/expansion) could be the release date of the Switch version. Atm we know it's scheduled for Fall 2018, but when we think from a marketing perspective the Blizzcon date is crucial here:
1) If there are no new things for D3 to be announced at Blizzcon, the Switch port will sell better if released before Blizzcon
2) If there is something new for D3, they better release the Switch game after the D3 hype at Blizzcon making even more sales
So, based on the above video where they basically say "D4 is an aRPG and it's great", based on the many hints about D2 HD and now if they don't announce an exact date for Switch at PAX West next week, we may very well have the BEST BLIZZCON ever created for the Diablo fans with Diablo opening the ceremony, a D4 reveal, D2 HD announce and D3 DLC gameplay.
Btw, an indication about whether something big for D3 is coming (DLC/expansion) could be the release date of the Switch version. Atm we know it's scheduled for Fall 2018, but when we think from a marketing perspective the Blizzcon date is crucial here:
1) If there are no new things for D3 to be announced at Blizzcon, the Switch port will sell better if released before Blizzcon
2) If there is something new for D3, they better release the Switch game after the D3 hype at Blizzcon making even more sales
So, based on the above video where they basically say "D4 is an aRPG and it's great", based on the many hints about D2 HD and now if they don't announce an exact date for Switch at PAX West next week, we may very well have the BEST BLIZZCON ever created for the Diablo fans with Diablo opening the ceremony, a D4 reveal, D2 HD announce and D3 DLC gameplay.
HYPEEEEEE!!!
I definitely share your excitement but IMO there will no more addons to D3 and switch port is a last step in life cycle of it. Anyway after everything that happened recently there is more and more hope for D4 announcement. *Whispers* Let it be solo oriented Lost Ark - like MMOARPG And my dreams will come true.
I was pretty skeptical about D3 DLC too, rating it 25% chance to appear a week ago, but after this news I raise my percent on it. If no Switch release is announced at PAX West I'll raise it even more - to 75%. If they announce a Switch release and date is before Blizzcon - then back to 25% again.
Oh man, people thought Gamescom won't deliver, but it actually turned as best as it could (no console crap and D4 tease from an official Diablo team member).
New Diablo comics and the Book of Adria are the best proof of new Diablo release.
Only 16 hours until the moment of truth. Considering release times of Book of Cain & Tyrael, tomorrow should be the day.
I'd say the Executive Producer and Creative Director job postings might trump the comics and Book of Adria.
I meant the moment of announcement.
If I remember right, those posts were also available this spring which would hint 2020+ release but books hint 2019 spring release (2015 job postings).
And comic coming right after Blizzcon means something new for sure. What's left now is Diablo to be first in the Blizzcon opening ceremony - this would 100% mean a D4 reveal.
Switch gameplay hinting to D2 HD?
At 5:29~5:37 you can see Diablo from D2 (named "The First") spawn next to Diablo from D3.
They would never release D3 for the Switch if they even think of making D4! So, no D4!
They can release D3/D2 HD for whatever platform they want since D4 is at least 2 years away from release, no one expects D4 reveal at Blizzcon 2018 followed by its release 3 months later. If they announce D4 this year it comes year and a half later at minimum.
they still may introduce D4 and leave the hype rise from...nothing, just a name and a pair of art sketches - been there done that.
But more realistically, a D2 remaster, a D3 class and some stuff, and boh. another f2p mobile-crossplatform mp game.
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No one doubts about D2 HD at this point - this is coming. The big question is D4. Our best indication about it will be the Blizzcon schedule, which usually releases in early October, so roughly a month from now.
If Diablo does NOT open the Blizzcon ceremony we'll get D2 HD and some D3 stuff probably. Chance for D4 announce is very slim.
If Diablo opens Blizzcon ceremony we get D4 reveal 100%. D2 HD will follow it and probably no D3 stuff besides Themes talks.
I sincerely doubt that it will be announced a D4 much less D2HD, Blizzard instends to invest in D3, is not for nothing tha are launching to the Nintendo Switch. I Believe in a mega update/ DLC/ Expansion Pack that inserts D2 inside D3.
It seems like the Diablo Community needs more help: https://twitter.com/LashesSashes/status/1032396533239443456
Interesting.
I'm thinking that as well but I'm too weak to say it aloud
I invite you to watch David Breviks' interview on the subject of a D2 remaster, and the absolutely colossal amount of work it would take. The chances of a D2 remaster are so incredibly slim simply because they would have to re create the entire game from scratch.
Hopefully something about D4 at Blizzcon, except that they just launched D3 on Switch. And yes, that DOES play into when they'll announce D4. There's a reason why they haven't actually confirmed anything at all yet - they want more sales. And if they think announcing a D4 at Blizzcon will hurt switch sales, they'll absolutely hold off.
In 2015, there was one very strange job posting about how to import tiles from an old game. Don't remember well, but there might be something about it in conversations back in the day. Wasn't under classic games.
HYPEEEEE!!!
The guy that answered the question is Matthew Cederquist, an executive producer on the Switch port of Diablo III: Eternal Collection.
Btw, an indication about whether something big for D3 is coming (DLC/expansion) could be the release date of the Switch version. Atm we know it's scheduled for Fall 2018, but when we think from a marketing perspective the Blizzcon date is crucial here:
1) If there are no new things for D3 to be announced at Blizzcon, the Switch port will sell better if released before Blizzcon
2) If there is something new for D3, they better release the Switch game after the D3 hype at Blizzcon making even more sales
So, based on the above video where they basically say "D4 is an aRPG and it's great", based on the many hints about D2 HD and now if they don't announce an exact date for Switch at PAX West next week, we may very well have the BEST BLIZZCON ever created for the Diablo fans with Diablo opening the ceremony, a D4 reveal, D2 HD announce and D3 DLC gameplay.
HYPEEEEEE!!!
I definitely share your excitement but IMO there will no more addons to D3 and switch port is a last step in life cycle of it. Anyway after everything that happened recently there is more and more hope for D4 announcement. *Whispers* Let it be solo oriented Lost Ark - like MMOARPG And my dreams will come true.
I was pretty skeptical about D3 DLC too, rating it 25% chance to appear a week ago, but after this news I raise my percent on it. If no Switch release is announced at PAX West I'll raise it even more - to 75%. If they announce a Switch release and date is before Blizzcon - then back to 25% again.
Oh man, people thought Gamescom won't deliver, but it actually turned as best as it could (no console crap and D4 tease from an official Diablo team member).
Well, Gamescom can still surprise tomorrow. An Overwatch hero was once announced at saturday closing.
Pity that we haven't listed all the job postings after 2014. Sure, probably these could be tracked down by news from back in the day.
Is there more live streams coming? Ending on saturday? Oh yes but probably no Diablo now.
https://youtu.be/Pxo4FrRsHNQ