{
  "id": 7293717,
  "title": "Diablo 4 was basically an MMO, will Diablo 5 follow suit? Blizzard is being coy for now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/diablo-4-was-basically-an-mmo-will-diablo-5-follow-suit-blizzard-is",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T10:19:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Eurogamer",
    "slug": "eurogamer",
    "url": "https://www.eurogamer.net/diablo-5-multiplayer-co-op-diablo-4-comparisons"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At BlizzCon, Blizzard unveiled Diablo 5, causing fans to immediately compare it to its predecessor, Diablo 4. Diablo 4's interesting twist is that it combines aspects of both ARPGs and MMOs, earning the label of an MMO in disguise. Senior game director Joe Shely confirmed at BlizzCon that Diablo 5 will also support multiplayer, while allowing solo play. However, he didn't share specifics about the multiplayer experience, stating that details will be confirmed closer to the game's 2029 release. One unique feature shared during BlizzCon is the procedural generation of the game's world, which includes dungeons and the overworld. This means that each player could potentially experience a different version of Sanctuary. The absence of towns in Diablo 5, which traditionally serve as hubs for players to interact, might make multiplayer interactions more challenging. Despite this, Blizzard is open to sharing feedback on Diablo 5 and may make changes before its 2029 launch.",
  "summary": "The announcement of Diablo 5 at BlizzCon over the weekend was among the fan event's highlights. Blizzard shared a surprising number of details about a game that's early in development, and one that won't be released for another three years. Read more",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Eurogamer",
        "title": "Blizzard confirms no more Diablo 4 expansions from now until Diablo 5's release",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/blizzard-confirms-no-more-diablo-4-expansions-from-now-until-diablo",
        "published": "2026-09-14T08:19:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}