welp then we need to wait 15 years again before that comes out
Well, it was 11 years from LoD to D3, and they cut production for 6 yrs. That means D4 was actually produced in 4 years, but due to constant shifting teams, there were many flaws present in the game. This shift was a big reason that the Blizzard North guys eventually said "F*** this, we are out". At Blizzcon 2016, major players in Blizzard suggested that they absolutely support the future of this universe, meaning that they realized they took too much focus away from D3, and are going to put all the focus they can into their new IP
If I had to guess, they have already been working on the new Diablo game for over a full year now, based on job postings that they had on the website late 2015 that were filled. Though it is not likely that we get an announcement at Blizzcon, it is probable because the Diablo universe is literally the only universe that could potentially have something new come Blizzcon 2017. WoW, SC, Hearth, HotS, and Overwatch all have fairly new major content updates. That is, unless they decide to make Warcraft 4!
If I had to put a peg on a release date, I would suggest summer of 2020, which would be 8 years after D3, and roughly 5 years of consistent production.
The Production Director post makes it sound like a new game is in the works:
"Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Production Director to bring the Diablo franchise into the future. We’re looking for a well-practiced producer, deeply familiar with the art of game development, our industry, and the AAA environment."
Yes, it is for a new game.
The details for the position include MMO experience, which suggests Diablo 4 will feature some MMO features. It's unclear how extensive the MMO themes will play into Diablo 4 (if the listing is indeed for Diablo 4).
A passion/interest for developing online video games
Massive multiplayer game development experience
Strong knowledge of the software / game market and platforms
The Creative Director listing mentions the 'future' of the Diablo franchise, which kind of confirms Diablo 4.
This thread is about that specifically position , meaning a new Diablo game. No Diablo 2 HD or some short of .. new expension for D3.
So it's simple. As the author of that article said, Diablo 4 might have MMO elements , if it's not a full Diablo MMO game.
That being said, Blizzard has always called expansions, and even the SC 1 remake "New Games" so the theory that this could be for D2 is not unfounded.
However, it is more likely that this is for D4 because D2 would not need the extensive resume's that they are looking for. The game is already done, and in good shape, would just need rendering and the likes, something which an intern can do.
Apparently Halinka is leaving the WoW team for another position in Blizzard, but he cannot announce it.
Given that this project is the only one looking for work at the time, it is likely the "New Game in Diablo Universe Project".
Halinka has extensive experience working on PVP elements, so there is also a chance they could be looking to improve PVP in D3 since Brawling is straight up bad.
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If I had to guess, they have already been working on the new Diablo game for over a full year now, based on job postings that they had on the website late 2015 that were filled. Though it is not likely that we get an announcement at Blizzcon, it is probable because the Diablo universe is literally the only universe that could potentially have something new come Blizzcon 2017. WoW, SC, Hearth, HotS, and Overwatch all have fairly new major content updates. That is, unless they decide to make Warcraft 4!
If I had to put a peg on a release date, I would suggest summer of 2020, which would be 8 years after D3, and roughly 5 years of consistent production.
That being said, Blizzard has always called expansions, and even the SC 1 remake "New Games" so the theory that this could be for D2 is not unfounded.
However, it is more likely that this is for D4 because D2 would not need the extensive resume's that they are looking for. The game is already done, and in good shape, would just need rendering and the likes, something which an intern can do.
Apparently Halinka is leaving the WoW team for another position in Blizzard, but he cannot announce it.
Given that this project is the only one looking for work at the time, it is likely the "New Game in Diablo Universe Project".
Halinka has extensive experience working on PVP elements, so there is also a chance they could be looking to improve PVP in D3 since Brawling is straight up bad.