Diablo IV, other news during BlizzCon
Confirming the rumors that emerged a few hours from the start of the show, from the stage of BlizzCon Online 2021 there was no lack of updates from Hell!In particular, the new chapter of the Blizzard Entertainment series has presented itself in a new cinematic taste, with the presentation trailer of the Diablo IV Cutthroat class. The video full of atmosphere thus confirmed the possibility for players to return to take on their shoes. The development team specifically decided to focus its efforts on customization and flexibility. Adventurers will be able to choose the appearance, background and style of play with which to use the Cutthroat class. The history of the latter, given the vast extent of the world of Diablo IV, will also be deepened in-game.
The details offered during the opening ceremony of BlizzCon Online 2021 are not, however, the only ones in the pipeline. of arrival. From the virtual stage it was in fact confirmed that the Diablo thematic channel equipped for the event will offer further insights, both on the Cutthroat class and on the open-world gameplay in development for Diablo IV. We therefore remind you that on the pages of Everyeye you will find the complete calendar of BlizzCon Online 2021 panels, which can be followed live and for free by all fans.
Rogue returns as one of Diablo IV's playable character classes
In brief: BlizzCon 2021 kicked off in spectacular fashion on Friday with news that is sure to delight Diablo fans. On top of officially revealing Diablo II: Resurrected as a faithful remaster of the original, Blizzard revealed a fourth playable class of character for Diablo IV.The Rogue is a carryover from the original Diablo, and can specialize in both ranged and close quarters combat using bows and daggers, respectively. She primarily relies on imbued weapons, powerful combo attacks, deadly poisons and shadow magic to get the job done.
In developing the new class, Diablo IV game director Luis Barriga said they used the original Rogue as an aesthetic and fantasy starting point, then mixed in some of their favorite elements from other dexterity classes. Finally, they baked in some new ideas “that we felt specifically appropriate for the Diablo Rogue.”
“The class actually feels really fresh,” Barriga told Polygon.
Blizzard confirmed earlier this month during its earnings call that Diablo IV is not on its roadmap for release in 2021 (and neither is Overwatch 2).
Diablo IV first broke cover at BlizzCon 2019 with three character classes in tow: Barbarian, Druid and Sorceress. A fifth character class is in the works and will be available at launch, although when either of those takes place is anyone’s guess.