Blizzard announces Diablo V with dark teaser trailer, 2029 release

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Blizzard announced Diablo V at BlizzCon 2026, targeting a 2029 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The sequel is set a century after Diablo IV in a ruined Sanctuary where Diablo has already won. The announcement comes three years after Diablo IV, a notably short gap for the franchise, aligning with Blizzard's goal of faster development cycles. The game features a darker, survival-focused premise with civilization collapsed and Mephisto's return, though no gameplay details were revealed. Blizzard executives described this as the series' darkest starting point but did not confirm classes, mechanics, or how the sequel will differ from Diablo IV's live-service structure.


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