{
  "id": 9559886,
  "title": "Diablo 4 game director says ‘it’s about damn time’ it came to Nintendo Switch 2 — and the ‘concessions we had to make are barely noticeable’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/diablo-4-game-director-says-its-about-damn-time-it-came-to-nintendo",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T12:13:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/gaming/diablo-4-game-director-says-its-about-damn-time-it-came-to-nintendo-switch-2-and-the-concessions-we-had-to-make-are-barely-noticeable"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Blizzard's Diablo 4 director, Brent Gibson, expressed his delight at the game's imminent release on the Nintendo Switch 2. In a press Q&A at BlizzCon, Gibson stated, \"It's about damn time,\" the game reaches the handheld console, revealing that the team had considered the port an impossible task. However, the developers managed to overcome the challenges, impressing Gibson with their work. While porting the game did present some hurdles, Gibson emphasized that the concessions made to optimize the game for handheld play were barely noticeable. He praised the team's efforts, saying, \"I'm so impressed,\" and confirmed that the game runs smoothly, fluidly, and is easily readable on the Switch's screen. Gibson also addressed concerns about Diablo 4's future, assuring fans that Diablo 5's announcement eliminates any need for worry. Diablo 4 is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, offering a new platform for players to enjoy the popular action RPG.",
  "summary": "Diablo 4 game director Brent Gibson has said \"it's about damn time\" the game comes to Nintendo Switch 2 and is quite pleased with its performance.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}