d3 Blizzard Announces Diablo Game for Mobile Devices

[Stan 5,240]

Diablo: Immortal is the first mobile MMOARPG entry in the history of the Sanctuary, coming to iOS and Android. The story picks up where Diablo II: Lord of Destruction left off. Here's a look at the announcement and gameplay trailers.

The official website is now up, allowing you to pre-register for the game.

Cinematic Trailer

Enter the world of Diablo Immortal, a new entry in the Diablo universe. Taking place between the events of Diablo II: Lord of Destruction and Diablo III, this mobile massively multiplayer online ARPG is a true Diablo hack-and-slash adventure, all in the palm of your hand.

Gameplay Trailer

Diablo is coming to mobile! The newly-announced title is coming to Android and iOS soon. 

[Steveson 193]

Well this is it folks - Diablo is officially dead and Blizzard just spat into our faces. F this company. F IT!

Edited November 2, 2018 by Steveson

[DasBigHippo 14]

Yay, Diablo is officially dead. Woo.

[Ylothrian 14]

inb4 pay 0.50c to instantly respawn...

[Baharok 234]

Im so dissapointed, lets hope they still have something in the back they dont show us now.

[Steveson 193]

Just now, Baharok said:

Im so dissapointed, lets hope they still have something in the back they dont show us now.

I think after backlash against Diablo Immortal they will just shut down the entire Diablo division because "Screw it! And all of you too"

[Slam 40]

I don't get why so much upset / sad reactions everywhere. It seems something went missed by everyone: "partnered with Netease" so D Imortal was not made in house at Blizzard. Yet they still hired tons of heads in the head quarter!

Having this in mind D 2.5 sound like a side project and the big one will be heard of next year(or later)!

That also mean that the Diablo Franchise is super active: D3 switch, D Imortal, Something else!

 

Edit: blizzard seem to be announcing their games 1 year in advance max now so will see next year!

Edited November 2, 2018 by Slam

[Calin 50]

3 minutes ago, Slam said:

I don't get why so much upset / sad reactions everywhere. It seems something went missed by everyone: "partnered with Netease" so D Imortal was not made in house at Blizzard. Yet they still hired tons of heads in the head quarter!

Having this in mind D 2.5 sound like a side project and the big one will be heard of next year(or later)!

That also mean that the Diablo Franchise is super active: D3 switch, D Imortal, Something else!

 

Edit: blizzard seem to be announcing their games 1 year in advance max now so will see next year!

D3 on switch is just a dead game on a new platform. Already here you could see that they were giving up.
Now launching 2.5 as a mobile platform proves it. 

So disappointed.

[Arcling 898]

Oh man, that silence when they announced it and like/dislike ratio on trailer. It appears to be made mainly for Chinese market, judging by their partner company (Netease, a mobile game developer studio from China).

[Steveson 193]

4 minutes ago, Slam said:

I don't get why so much upset / sad reactions everywhere. It seems something went missed by everyone: "partnered with Netease" so D Imortal was not made in house at Blizzard. Yet they still hired tons of heads in the head quarter!

Having this in mind D 2.5 sound like a side project and the big one will be heard of next year(or later)!

That also mean that the Diablo Franchise is super active: D3 switch, D Imortal, Something else!

 

Edit: blizzard seem to be announcing their games 1 year in advance max now so will see next year!

That does not make an exuse for showing the audience that they do not even care to pronunce their own flippin' character's names correctly and also that their hyped grand Diablo announcement this year was just a goddamn mobile game. Not even a slight hint towards D2 remaster, D3 DLC or literally ANYTHING ELSE.

[Bnetmyke 21]

24 minutes ago, Steveson said:

Well this is it folks - Diablo is officially dead and Blizzard just spat into our faces. F this company. F IT!

Guess you missed the bit where they said not to get your hopes up as there are things that they aren't ready to announce yet,

[Steveson 193]

1 minute ago, Bnetmyke said:

Guess you missed the bit where they said not to get your hopes up as there are things that they aren't ready to announce yet,

They ain't gonna announce anything else after THIS backlash. They'll just say "Welp  F it we're closing Diablo division kay bye"

[Bnetmyke 21]

Just now, Steveson said:

They ain't gonna announce anything else after THIS backlash. They'll just say "Welp  F it we're closing Diablo division kay bye"

So you talked to the head of Diablo development to confirm this? Or is this just your own bias because you're upset that you let your own hype disappoint you?

[Slam 40]

4 minutes ago, Bnetmyke said:

Guess you missed the bit where they said not to get your hopes up as there are things that they aren't ready to announce yet,

This indeed is a fair point.

While the PR they did back in Aug made a mess and while I think their could have done the opening better. all of this sound like they know more but can't tell creating a disconnect with the community.

Well anyway twill not stop me playing the next D3 season 

Edit: What on eath is this spoof account / avatar name

Edited November 2, 2018 by Slam

[Steveson 193]

Just now, Bnetmyke said:

So you talked to the head of Diablo development to confirm this? Or is this just your own bias because you're upset that you let your own hype disappoint you?

I already see how it goes from now on. "Diablo division is not making any money? Check. Fans are pissed beyond any limit? Check. Fans are not throwing money at us because they are pissed at Diablo Division? DOUBLE CHECKED. TRASH IT!"

[Bnetmyke 21]

1 minute ago, Steveson said:

I already see how it goes from now on. "Diablo division is not making any money? Check. Fans are pissed beyond any limit? Check. Fans are not throwing money at us because they are pissed at Diablo Division? DOUBLE CHECKED. TRASH IT!"

So you are making your own biased assumptions, even though PR has stated otherwise. Good to know,

[Steveson 193]

Just now, Bnetmyke said:

So you are making your own biased assumptions, even though PR has stated otherwise. Good to know,

Aren't you forgetting that Activision is running the Blizzard now? And that if they see that something (Which is literally ANYTHING) is not giving them any kind of profit they will shut it down without a second thought? And Diablo division is literally running on a thin ice with the anvil in their flippin' arms. If they don't make up for their fiasco at this year's Blizzcon they are gone.

[Bnetmyke 21]

1 minute ago, Steveson said:

Aren't you forgetting that Activision is running the Blizzard now? And that if they see that something (Which is literally ANYTHING) is not giving them any kind of profit they will shut it down without a second thought? And Diablo division is literally running on a thin ice with the anvil in their flippin' arms. If they don't make up for their fiasco at this year's Blizzcon they are gone.

Right, like Blizzard is going to throw away Diablo 4, which will most likely be announced next year. Quit claiming the sky is falling when it isn't. Activision has no say in what departments are going to go for Blizzard. If Activision did, the Classics division would of been gone. But since it isn't, my point stands. Stop whining because your own hype lead you to disappointment.

Edited November 2, 2018 by Bnetmyke

[Steveson 193]

1 minute ago, Bnetmyke said:

Right, like Blizzard is going to throw away Diablo 4, which will most likely be announced next year. Quit claiming the sky is falling when it isn't. Activision has no say in what departments are going to go for Blizzard. If Activision did, the Classics division would of been gone. But since it isn't, my point stands. Stop whining because your own hype lead you to disappointment.

So it's MY fault that i've waited 6 years for a new diablo game and not a cheap mobile cash-grab? Yeah right i am such an idiot i shoudn't know what I want - Blizzard can literally TELL ME what i want and give it to me. SILLY ME!
For real though you should stop your bootlicking right now. You are embarassing yourself.

[Badadada 184]

13 minutes ago, Steveson said:

They ain't gonna announce anything else after THIS backlash. They'll just say "Welp  F it we're closing Diablo division kay bye"

I think you are missing the key point, that the original Diablo games were never made by the Blizzard you know. Diablo 1 & 2 were produced by a company called Blizzard North, which essentially dissolved around 2005, and then the mother company ended up owning the rights to Diablo franchise without any of the people who worked on it. I think this showed in Diablo 3 and it will show in every new things they will develop. Or they will sell the rights to instead of developing it themselves like in this case.
Still I think it's totally rightful for fans to throw rude words at Blizz in this case for selling the rights to the Chinese, but from a business standpoint it's an absolutely legitimate decision. Netease probably pays a shitload of money for the Diablo name.

[Bnetmyke 21]

11 minutes ago, Steveson said:

So it's MY fault that i've waited 6 years for a new diablo game and not a cheap mobile cash-grab? Yeah right i am such an idiot i shoudn't know what I want - Blizzard can literally TELL ME what i want and give it to me. SILLY ME!
For real though you should stop your bootlicking right now. You are embarassing yourself.

Yes, it's your fault that you let your own hype disappoint you when you know good games take time to make.

[Steveson 193]

1 minute ago, Bnetmyke said:

Yes, it's your fault that you let your own hype disappoint you when you know good games take time to make.

They've had that time. And they know it. And they've completely wasted it on this abomination.

[Bnetmyke 21]

5 minutes ago, Steveson said:

They've had that time. And they know it. And they've completely wasted it on this abomination.

And yet you still seemingly ignore the fact that they said there are projects they are not ready to announce yet. But go on, keep being ignorant of the facts and keep making your own assumptions based from nothing.

[Hypersonic 119]

This is just so sad. This announce like a funeral of one big part of my childhood (D1-2). I allways loved everything about Diablo and was a huge fan of the world, but they now destroyed my all dreams about the sequel of this franchise. Feels like end of the franchise for me.

[Rhondis 148]

I can't say I'm not surprised. After many years of disappointing reveals and news, I have to say this is the saddest reveal of them all. From a business perspective it's a great idea, but to the fans who literally played Diablo 3 for years it's the same shit but different format. No way I'm playing Diablo 3 on mobile, I'm already burned out on the PC version. 

R.I.P Diablo franchise. You were fun before you were beat to death by multiple imports.