Diablo 3, Reaper of Souls, and the Rise of the Necromancer pack are all on sale through the Blizzard Shop! Since we are nearing the end of Season 14, this is the perfect time to pick up the game or Necromancer if you haven't already!
Diablo Netflix Series Rumors
Revenge of the Fans is reporting that there may be a potential Netflix series in development with Andrew Cosby (the writer of the upcoming Hellboy remake). To be clear: this is just a rumor and there are no major sources for this news. If any additional information surfaces, we will be sure to report on it.
What would you like to see in a Diablo Netflix Series? Let us know in the Comments!
Our video team has put together a video discussing what classes a possible Diablo 4 might feature! What are your thoughts? What classes would you like to see? Let us know in the Comments!
Challenge Rift - Week 62:
Challenge Rift Week 62 is live! If you are curious how Challenge Rift builds are chosen each week, you can view this official blog post!
A new official blog that details Diablo's plans at PAX West has been posted! If you're going to PAX, you may have an opportunity to catch a Treasure Goblin while you're there!
Originally Posted by Blizzard Entertainment (Official Post)
If you’ve been following our recent announcements, you’re probably excited to finally get your hands on the portable version of Diablo III coming to the Nintendo Switch!
For those attending PAX West in Seattle this summer, you’ll soon get your chance to try it out before it’s released—and even stretch your goblin chasing gams along the way. Read on for the details.
Try Diablo on Switch
Eager to take Diablo III for a spin on the Switch, nephalem? If you’re attending PAX West, be sure to stop by Nintendo’s booth in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #1939) to explore a custom level not available in the live game and take down tough bosses, all while using some of the game’s most powerful gear!
Don’t forget to bring a friend and team up for local co-op! The demo will be available from Friday to Monday, so even if you can’t play together at first, you’ll have plenty of chances to try again.
Hunt a Treasure Goblin for Epic Loot
If you’ve ever wished that Diablo’s Treasure Goblins existed in real life, we have good news! We’re bringing a Treasure Goblin to PAX West and setting him loose near the convention center.
Visit our headquarters at the Lodge Bar and Grill at 1102 4th Ave in downtown Seattle to score a map you can use to track the Treasure Goblin’s progress, then follow the Diablo Twitter feed for updates about where he’s hiding. Rumor has it he’s making multiple stops close to the convention center and has some truly Legendary loot for the taking. What’s more, you’ll have multiple chances to earn prizes from him, so keep an eye out and try to keep up!
Discover Legendary Pins
Looking to add a new pin to your growing collection? One of the Legendary item drops you can get from playing the demo or chasing the Treasure Goblin is an exclusive Pinny Arcade pin featuring the visage of Diablo, Lord of Terror. This exclusive treasure is only available at PAX West, and a limited number will be distributed per day at the Nintendo booth, so get one while you can!
Diablo Is on the Go
We’re looking forward to hanging out with the Diablo community at the PAX West—will we see you there? Let us know in the comments, and if you haven’t already, learn more about Diablo III on Switch here!
After several teases on twitter, we have confirmation that Mephisto is coming to Heroes of the Storm! You can find the hero spotlight and artwork below! With this reveal, do you think this signals news of a Diablo 2 remake? Let us know in the Comments!
An announcement that Diablo 3 is coming to the Nintendo Switch this year has been leaked by Forbes (in an article which has since been removed). The Diablo 3 Eternal Collection is the version of the game headed to the Nintendo console, which includes the base game, Reaper of Souls, and the Rise of the Necromancer pack. This version of the game will also include a unique set of armor that makes your character look like Ganondorf from the Legend of Zelda.
More information about this version of the game includes the ability to play with up to 4 players on a single Nintendo Switch, or together with up to 4 local players on their own individual Switch without an internet connection. Players will also be able to play online with each other through the Nintendo Online Service which launches this September! The game will cost $59.99, and will launch sometime in 2018.
This news follows a possible tease earlier this year from an official tweet by Blizzard.
If you missed out on purchasing a BlizzCon ticket earlier this year, you will have a third chance on Saturday, August 18th at 10:00am PDT!
Originally Posted by Blizzard Entertainment (Official Post)
Hoping to attend BlizzCon in person this year but didn’t manage to snag a ticket during the first two sales? You’re in luck—we’re thrilled to announce a third ticket sale, scheduled for Saturday, August 18 at 10 a.m. PDT.
This third ticket sale will once again be hosted by Universe.com, and tickets are priced at $199 each (plus applicable taxes and fees). This sale will work just like our previous two—check out the BlizzCon Ticket page and Badge Information page for all the details.
Blizzard Entertainment’s two-day gaming convention and community celebration returns to the Anaheim Convention Center on November 2 and 3 for a weekend full of hands-on gaming, in-depth developer panels, incredible esports competition, and more.
Virtual Ticket – Coming Soon!
If you can’t make it to the show in person, you’ll still have a chance to join the celebration from home with the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, which will provide live streaming coverage to viewers around the world. Stay tuned for more details.
Check out the BlizzCon Event Info page for lots more information on prepping for the show and the upcoming ticket sales.
And look for more information on the events and activities at BlizzCon as the show approaches. We’ll see you in November!
For anyone attending BlizzCon, the contest registration is now open! Make sure to go register if you have a costume, talent, art, or movie to show off!
We will be at BlizzCon! Will you? Let us know if you are attending or watching from home and what you are most looking forward to in the comments!
Originally Posted by Blizzard Entertainment (Official Post)
The time has come to submit your masterful movies, astonishing art, carefully crafted costumes, and terrific talents for a chance to be part of BlizzCon 2018! Head over to our Contest page to submit your entry and learn more about the epic prizes up for grabs this year, and we’ll see you at BlizzCon Community Night for the epic contest culmination!
BLIZZCON 2018 COSTUME CONTEST & EXHIBITION
As we mentioned last month, we made some significant changes to the costume festivities this year, including splitting things up into a Costume Contest featuring the top 25 finalists, and a separate Costume Exhibition that gives cosplayers a chance to show their creations to the BlizzCon audience.
Want a chance to be in the winner’s circle on stage during Community Night? The Costume Contest is for you!
When you submit your entry, make sure to mention in the Description field whether you’re entering in the Individual or Duo Construction category or the Group Construction category. If you ultimately end up as part of the top 25, you’ll be placed in one of the following five categories (each with five finalists) at the judges’ discretion: Individual or Duo Construction, Group Construction, Artisan Crafting, Large-scale Fabrication, or Makeup & Special Effects.
In addition, as we mentioned in the original announcement, this year we will be checking in with contestants regularly to ensure their progress is on-track. Here are the checkpoints you need to be aware of:
Initial submission: Demonstrate at least 25% completion. This can entail design and concept drawings showing what your finished costume will look like, working drawings for individual pieces, lists of materials, and a construction timeline. Work-in-progress pictures are optional at this stage. (Submissions close August 18.)
September 14 Checkpoint: Demonstrate at least 50% completion. You will need to provide work-in-progress pictures and 360 degree video of your costume, posted on a social media account you create specifically for this purpose (do not use your personal account!) and submitted via email. You costume must also be wearable (even if final materials aren’t yet used); patterning and cutting must be complete; and your fabrication should have begun.
October 15 Checkpoint: Demonstrate at least 90% completion. Submit new work-in-progress pictures and a 360-degree video showing that you can walk, go up a minor slope, and have adequate arm/knee/elbow mobility in your costume. At this point, you must only have minor cosmetic work yet to be completed. You’ll also need to submit a video that helps us get to know who you are and the background behind your costume.
Contest administrators will be contacting contestants directly at various stages for these checkpoints. With all the changes to the Costume Contest this year, please make sure to read the complete official rules.
On Friday afternoon, we’ll be hosting a separate Cosplay Exhibition giving more BlizzCon cosplayers a chance to walk the stage! If you’re interested, submit your entry before October 15. Exhibition participants will be confirmed at BlizzCon cosplay registration on Thursday, November 1. Read the complete official rules for all the details.
Also new this year: All Top 25 Costume Contest and Costume Exhibition participants will receive an email with an assigned registration time on Thursday. You do not need to be in your costume for Thursday registration; costume checks, if required, will take place backstage during the Costume Exhibition on Friday.
BLIZZCON 2018 TALENT CONTEST
Submission deadline: August 18
Have a hidden talent or special skill you want to showcase in front of the Community Night crowd? Get creative and show us what you’ve got! Check out the contest page and official rules for details.
BLIZZCON 2018 ART CONTEST
Submission deadline: August 18
Create an epic piece of original Blizzard-themed art and show everyone at BlizzCon what you’re capable of! Check out the contest page and official rules for details.
BLIZZCON 2018 MOVIE CONTEST
Submission deadline: August 18
Fancy yourself a filmmaker or a master of machinima? Produce an original movie using live action, animation, or using in-game footage from Blizzard games and you might end up seeing your creation up on the BlizzCon silver screen. Check out the contest page and official rules for details.
Questions? Email us at BlizzConContest@Blizzard.com.
A new hardcover Diablo Beastiary book has appeared on Amazon with a release of October 15th, 2018! The description reads:
"Sanctuary is home to some of the most dangerous creatures to pull themselves from the pits of hell. Tread lightly, and never fall prey to monsters with the Diablo Bestiary. A celebration of the corrupted beasts and grotesque enemies that players have slain across the franchise’s history, this book is the perfect companion to guide you through the next layer of torment."
What do you think of this news, especially in light of the recent news of a new Diablo Comic series coming soon? Let us know in the comments!
Challenge Rift - Week 57:
Challenge Rift Week 57 is live! If you are curious how Challenge Rift builds are chosen each week, you can view this official blog post!
Titan Comics and Blizzard are partnering on a new comic book series for Diablo! Written by Marv Wolfman and illustrated by Piotr Kowalski, the comics will follow a group of scholars and crusaders as they discover the origins of humanity. You can view the news below!
What would you like to see in these comics? Let us know in the comments!
Titan Comics and Blizzard Entertainment are thrilled to announce an all-new comic book series set in the universe of the critically acclaimed and genre-defining action role-playing game series Diablo®.
Written by Marv Wolfman (Blade, Crisis on Infinite Earths) and illustrated by Piotr Kowalski (Wolfenstein), DIABLO will launch with a four-part miniseries in 2018. The comics will follow a group of zealous scholars and crusaders as they discover the true origins of humanity. Will their faith survive these shocking revelations?
Set in the dark and demon-infested world of Sanctuary, the Diablo game series invites players to face down the infernal hordes of the Burning Hells—and rewards them for their efforts with piles and piles of epic loot. Diablo III, the current installment, set a record for fastest-selling PC game, with over 3.5 million copies sold in the first day of its release, and more than 30 million sold to date. Diablo III is available for Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One platforms.
Look for more details about this exciting release from Titan Comics and Blizzard Entertainment soon.
After 13 years at Blizzard, Travis Day announced on Twitter that he has left the company to pursue new adventures within the games industry. He is most known for his work on Diablo 3, but also worked for an extensive time on World of Warcraft. We wish him the best of luck on this next chapter his life, and thank him for all the work he put into the games we love!
After 13 years at Blizzard I've decided it's time for a new adventure. This friday will be my last day with the company and while I'm not entirely certain what I'm going to do next I am excited to see what the industry has to offer.