Blizzard Announces Diablo 5 for Spring 2029 Release

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Blizzard Entertainment announced Saturday that "Diablo V" is in development, targeting a Spring 2029 release date. The announcement was made during the BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony in Anaheim. Set a century after "Diablo IV," the game marks a franchise first with a fallen Sanctuary where Diablo has triumphed. Players will face the question of what they must become in a world already defeated. The franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026, having attracted over 130 million players. Blizzard also revealed a "Diablo" animated series is in development at Netflix, alongside a new "StarCraft" open-world shooter targeting 2030.


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