Diablo Immortal Release Date and Everything You Need to Know About It

Diablo Immortal Release Date

There was a lot of buzz when Diablo Immortal was initially announced at BlizzCon in 2018, and the buzz wasn’t the good kind. 

However, as we know, time heals everything. It has been three years. With more information about the game, a lot of gamers have had a change of heart.

Of course, there is a section of people whose opinions remain the same. The mixed opinion is very natural. So which side are you on?

With its release date close, Diablo Immortal has again become quite relevant. Are you confused about which side to be on? Don’t worry, with our article you can get to know all about this game and its release date.

Diablo Immortal: A Brief Introduction

First things first – what is Diablo Immortal? Let’s get a small history lesson. In 1997, an aRPG (action role-playing game) named Diablo made an entry into the market.

Diablo Immortal is a remake of this 2000 classic, an attempt to carry on the legacy. The setup and style will be all similar to the original. Of course, there is a minor change – it will be available on a new platform – Mobile!

Activision Blizzard realized the potential of giving one of its greatest franchises a comeback on tablets and smartphones. The decision was influenced by the mammoth positive response that Call of Duty Mobile received.

Diablo Immortal’s action happens sometime between Diablo II and III. Thus, it stays relevant to the storyline. Moreover, even gamers unfamiliar to the story can enjoy it as a standalone game too.

Testing for the game initiated in 2021. As of now, Diablo Immortal is in its second alpha stage. So, the developers are trying out the character classes, and certain players are getting access to PvP systems.

What is the Storyline?

Your aim will be looking for shards of the Wardstone and destructing them. Why? To protect the world against the undead and cultists who threaten world peace and safety. You will find all your familiar dungeons and locations throughout the game.

So, you can expect an action-packed war between the ‘good and evil’ or, in Diablo terms, the ‘Shadows and ‘Immortals.’

The game has kept a lot of features familiar to the same vibe as the classic. The rifts, quests, and the destructive environment – you will get it all. However, there is one diversion.

The skill casting places Diablo Immortal in a completely different universe from the previous versions. Mana will no longer be there.  The game has removed all the class-specific resources too. You will find a cool-down system in replacement. 

How Will Diablo Immortal Play on Small Screen?

You can expect an amalgamation of the graphical style of both Diablo II and III. Not as pixelated and simple as Diablo II but also not the smoothest like Diablo III. 

It is best not to hold your breath for highly defined graphics like MMORPG in another mobile. Why? The isometric, simplified graphics make it convenient to adjust to the small screen.

The controls will be completely touchscreen. You will also find a virtual joystick on the left and attack, skill plus on the right; there will be potion buttons. The mobile version will also sport gesture actions.

For gameplay, to balance the single-player element, you will get a multiplayer one too. Yes, we will be looking at some amazing features like shared social spaces and multiplayer dungeons like your normal MMOs. Moreover, there will be rich single-player dungeons too.

Who is Developing the Game?

The original makers of Diablo have partnered with NetEase, another very popular company. NetEase boasts some amazing titles such as LifeAfter and Onmyoji and is quite respected in the gaming scene.

Thus, you now know what all the hype is about. Diablo Immortal won’t be just Diablo on the phone. Rather, it will be a full-fledged MMORPG featuring an impacting online version of the much-beloved Diablo world. 

When Will the Game Release?

Okay, the bad news is that the company’s official release date hasn’t been announced yet. The good news is the game does have a ‘coming soon’ placeholder. Let’s hope the ‘soon’ is soon enough.

You can pre-register for the game right now. We believe that the game is in its late development stage right now. Some lucky games are already getting tested, as mentioned already. 

More alpha tests are likely to come soon. So, we hope that we will get our hands on some form of the game by this year.

This year in February, Activision’s CFO made us all the more excited for the game’s release.

“Diablo Immortal is progressing well, and we anticipate its launch later this year; we don’t have any material contribution from the title in our outlook presently.”

On the other hand, he told the audience not to expect a 2021 launch for Diablo IV and Overwatch 2.

Why Hasn’t the Game Been Released Yet?

We are all eagerly waiting for the game. So why has there been a delay? Honestly, there is no clear-cut answer that Blizzard has given.

Well, there could be multiple factors that have accounted for the game’s delayed-release. For starters, the launchers weren’t aware in 2018 that the world will completely change. Yes, we are talking about the COVID-19 pandemic.

The pandemic has decelerated a lot of people and work. Game developers weren’t immune to that. That can be one of the possible reasons.

Moreover, we know that Blizzard has its plate quite full. The company disclosed at Blizzcon 2021 that it is working simultaneously on other titles as well. Even Diablo IV is in the cards in the future!

This might indicate that they cannot find enough time and resources to dedicate to Diablo Immortal right now wholeheartedly. However, it’s all speculation.

One thing that is happening in the game’s alpha testing. It is being carried on in Australia. So, no need to worry – the game is hundred percent going to release sometime in the future!

How to Play the Diablo Immortal Technical Alpha?

Blizzard is conducting one after the other alpha testings. Select fans thus have the opportunity to participate in the game. The catch? The Alpha test is only happening to Australia.

You have to get the special key to gain access to the alpha testing. It would help if you pre-registered for the game to get selected for alpha testing. Moreover, another prerequisite is being an Android user. 

Blizzard hopes to get more and more valuable feedback from its target audience with the successive Alpha testings. Client performance data and server stability are of the most importance.

So, even if you weren’t able to be a part of the previous tests, there is a chance you can participate in future ones. Be sure to keep a check on the game’s social media because they hold a couple of access giveaways there.

Frequently Asked Questions

So, the major aspects of the game are out of the way. Now, let’s take on some of the common questions that might be on your mind.

Which One is Better – Diablo Immortal or Diablo IV?

There is no comparison since the two are completely different from each other. Diablo Immortal is specially designed for mobile, whereas Diablo IV is the traditional PC Game.

Will Diablo Immortal be Available on iOS?

Yes, of course! For now, the game is only in its alpha testing stage and available for android use. However, once it is released, you will find it on iOS too!

What classes will be available in the game?

The current classes that you can find are Monk, Barbarian, Wizard, Demon Hunter, Crusader, Necromancer.

Will Diablo Immortal have PvP?

Yes, definitely. There will be a PvP feature.. The players can take part in 8v8 PvP battles on the Battlegrounds.

Will Diablo Immortal be available offline?

Sorry, you will need a steady internet connection to play the game since it is online.

Will the game be available for free?

Yes! The game will be free-to-play. There will, of course, be some IAPs and monetization. You can expect to get equipment only after grinding. After all, it is Diablo.

Summing Up

And that is all there is to know about the much-awaited Diablo Immortal! Some people have inhibitions about the game, the others are excited. But one thing is for sure – everyone is waiting.

Since the 2018 announcement, the gaming community has had its eyes on this new mobile version of the classic Diablo. However, because of some reasons only known to Blizzard, the game is taking its own sweet time to release.

To give you the best experience, Blizzard has collaborated with NetEase. Developers have hinted that the game might be released by 2021. Even the developments indicate the same.

As of now, the game is in its alpha testing stage. Certain lucky fans have even got the chance to test out the game to give their valuable feedback.

We hope this article gave you a fair idea about Diablo Immortal release date and other information about the game. Let’s all hope we get to play this game super soon!