Blizzard confirms Diablo 5 won't gloss over Diablo's takeover of Sanctuary — 'It's not going to take place entirely off-screen'
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that Diablo 5 players will get to see how Diablo conquered Sanctuary, despite how the game starts.
Blizzard confirms Diablo 5 will not gloss over Diablo's takeover of Sanctuary, instead revealing how this event unfolds. Senior game director Joe Shely explained that players will learn more about the events during the game. Narrative director Jennifer Hepler added that the story will show the bond between the player and Diablo, and how it affects Diablo's victory.
The game starts after Sanctuary has already been conquered, and the player takes the role of the Heir of Westmarch, a fugitive with a mysterious connection to Diablo. Players will build a caravan of allies and travel across scorched wastes. The narrative will explore how Diablo came to power and the significance of the player's bond with him, making every victory over Diablo and his minions personal. Diablo 5 is currently in development and set to launch in Spring 2029.
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