Diablo 5 is coming in 2029
That dastardly devil is at it again.
BlizzCon delivered a startling announcement: Diablo 5 will launch in spring 2029. Six years after Diablo 4's 2023 debut, the upcoming sequel will unfold a century after the previous game's events. Sanctuary, once on the brink of destruction, now lies fully consumed by the forces of darkness. The Lord of Terror, Diablo, has emerged victorious over the heroes.
In this new world, players will face a grim reality: no safe havens, only a fiery landscape and demonic triumph. Diablo 4 director Joe Shely revealed that the Lord of Terror will be present, marking a departure from the previous game's narrative. The trailer offers a glimpse of this bleak setting, with fire engulfing everything and angels under attack.
Diablo 5's delayed release is surprising, considering the shorter development cycles in the industry. Players will have to wait longer than usual between Diablo games, a trend that has become more common. While Diablo 4 offered Amazon classes and season updates, Blizzard didn't announce any new expansions, leaving fans wondering if they should have focused on a single game instead of starting a sequel.
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