While he did point out that the Warcraft 3 release happened before his time at the company, it was apparent that Blizzard wants to avoid a repeat of those mistakes. He also went on to assure fans that Diablo 2 is going to remain untouched.

RELATED: Rumor: Diablo 2 Remake and All Other BlizzCon 2021 Announcements Leaked OnlineĪccording to Ferguson, Diablo 2 and Diablo 2: Resurrected will be separate games, and the release of the remaster won't affect Diablo 2. He recently sat down with PC Gamer to field questions about the direction of the Diablo franchise, and address concerns of worried fans. In fact, the current head of the Diablo franchise, Rod Ferguson, wasn't even at Blizzard at the time Warcraft 3: Reforged released. The good news is that a different team is in charge of the Diablo 2: Resurrected release. With the recent history in mind, it's no surprise Diablo 2fans are anxious about the final product of Diablo 2: Resurrected. On release, the original game's multiplayer client was closed and many players were angered by the release of Warcraft 3: Reforged. Not only was the launch plagued by technical issues, missing original features, and contained minor upgrades visually, but the game replaced the original's client. Warcraft 3: Reforged released last year and disappointed many fans of the game. Keep updated on the latest PC Gaming news by following GameWatcher on Twitter, checking out our videos on YouTube, giving us a like on Facebook, and joining us on Discord.With the upcoming remaster Diablo 2: Resurrected on the horizon, some fans are calling into question Blizzard's history with remasters. Here's hoping this won't be another Warcraft III: Reforged situation.īlizzConline takes place between February 19 and February 20. The improvements sound like exactly what fans would expect from a remaster. “With the new high-resolution audio and video in Diablo II: Resurrected, the game is as fun and engrossing today as it was twenty years ago.”

Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment. With Diablo II: Resurrected, we’re excited to bring this classic back to PC and also to consoles-with cross-progression on supported platforms-so that players can relive their memories, or experience Diablo II’s timeless gameplay for the first time, on their platform of choice,” said J. 'Diablo II was a pivotal game for Blizzard and millions of players around the world. The Lord of Destruction expansion will also be included. Diablo 2: Resurrected will launch on both PC and consoles, including Nintendo Switch, and will come with controller support and cross-progression.

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