‘Diablo’ Animated Series in the Works at Netflix, Blizzard Entertainment
An animated TV series adaptation of Blizzard Entertainment’s popular “Diablo” video game franchise is in development at Netflix. “Diablo” is set the dark world of Sanctuary, where humanity is caught in the eternal conflict between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells. Per Blizzard’s official description of the project, “After decades of bringing entire universes […]
Blizzard Entertainment, the mastermind behind the popular video game series Warcraft, Starcraft, and Diablo, announced a new animated series based on the world of the Diablo games. The news came at the recent BlizzCon, the annual celebration of the company's fan base. While the Diablo V game is set to launch in 2029 and a new StarCraft shooter is planned for 2030, the streaming giant Netflix has added a surprise of its own: an animated series in the Diablo universe.
A few details have been revealed; however, Blizzard hasn't disclosed the animating studio or the expected release date. They only mentioned that more projects are in the pipeline. The series seems to be inspired by the epic battles between characters wielding swords against massive demons, with voiceovers from historical figures discussing the ongoing wars between Heaven and Hell.
This development seems to be a response to Microsoft's attempts to rival Sony's success in TV shows. It is speculated that Netflix might have entered into a deal with either Blizzard or Microsoft for the show, but further details remain uncertain.
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