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== Latest Release Date update News 2022 == | == Latest Release Date update News 2022 == | ||
=== Dataming Microsoft - 7 December === | === Release Date Announced - 8 December 2022 === | ||
Diablo 4 will '''release on 6 June 2023''' as announced at The Game Awards on 8 December 2022. | |||
The release date was announced with a show from Halsey and a new cinematic. | |||
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Pre-orders are now live and there are [https://www.purediablo.com/diablo-4-pre-orders-and-editions/ three different editions of the game] and this includes beta access for the top two purchase option. The game is available to pre-order on [https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/diablo-iv?p=1067096 Battle.Net]. | |||
===Dataming Microsoft - 7 December=== | |||
Datamining Microsoft's store revealed a 5 June 2023 release date. <ref>[https://www.purediablo.com/diablo-4-release-date-revealed-for-5-june/ Microsoft store datamining]</ref> | Datamining Microsoft's store revealed a 5 June 2023 release date. <ref>[https://www.purediablo.com/diablo-4-release-date-revealed-for-5-june/ Microsoft store datamining]</ref> | ||
=== Game Awards and Documents Rumor - 6 November === | ===Game Awards and Documents Rumor - 6 November === | ||
In a post on Windows Central they cite a source confirming a release date will be revealed 8 December 2022 at the Game Awards along with a new trailer and pre-orders. The release date that would be revealed at the show will be April 2023. <ref>[https://www.purediablo.com/diablo-4-release-date-rumors-april-2023/ Game Awards and Documents Rumor]</ref> | In a post on Windows Central they cite a source confirming a release date will be revealed 8 December 2022 at the Game Awards along with a new trailer and pre-orders. The release date that would be revealed at the show will be April 2023. <ref>[https://www.purediablo.com/diablo-4-release-date-rumors-april-2023/ Game Awards and Documents Rumor]</ref> | ||
=== Interview - 3 November === | ===Interview - 3 November=== | ||
During an interview, Rod Ferdgusson stated that an open beta would not be until 2023 indicating a release date could happen spring 2023. <ref>[https://www.purediablo.com/shely-and-fergusson-diablo-4-interview/ Rod Fergusson Interview]</ref> | During an interview, Rod Ferdgusson stated that an open beta would not be until 2023 indicating a release date could happen spring 2023. <ref>[https://www.purediablo.com/shely-and-fergusson-diablo-4-interview/ Rod Fergusson Interview]</ref> | ||
=== MS Showcase === | === MS Showcase=== | ||
During the Microsoft showcase in June 2022, Diablo 4 was listed as a 2023 release. It’s listed as the first tile in the 2023 section before Starfield which we know is coming out in the first half of next year. | During the Microsoft showcase in June 2022, Diablo 4 was listed as a 2023 release. It’s listed as the first tile in the 2023 section before Starfield which we know is coming out in the first half of next year. | ||
The game could now be on track for an early 2023 release. The fact that Blizzard has already added an [https://diablo4.blizzard.com/en-us/#opt-in opt-in section for the Diablo 4 beta test] indicates they could be ready to start test at the end of 2022. | The game could now be on track for an early 2023 release. The fact that Blizzard has already added an [https://diablo4.blizzard.com/en-us/#opt-in opt-in section for the Diablo 4 beta test] indicates they could be ready to start test at the end of 2022. | ||
=== Marketing Leak === | ===Marketing Leak=== | ||
A marketing leak <ref>[https://www.purediablo.com/diablo-4-release-date-to-be-announced-at-game-awards Marketing leak August 2022]</ref> on 17 August indicated that the release date could be revealed at the 2022 Game Awards in December. This has not been confirmed by Blizzard. | A marketing leak <ref>[https://www.purediablo.com/diablo-4-release-date-to-be-announced-at-game-awards Marketing leak August 2022]</ref> on 17 August indicated that the release date could be revealed at the 2022 Game Awards in December. This has not been confirmed by Blizzard. | ||
=== Book of Lorath === | ===Book of Lorath === | ||
[[File:Book of Lorath.jpg|thumb|192x192px|Book of Lorath]] | [[File:Book of Lorath.jpg|thumb|192x192px|Book of Lorath]] | ||
On 1 August 2022, Amazon listed the [[Book of Lorath]] which could be an indicator of a release date window either in April 2023 or September/October 2023. | On 1 August 2022, Amazon listed the [[Book of Lorath]] which could be an indicator of a release date window either in April 2023 or September/October 2023. | ||
== Release date details prior to 2022 == | ==Release date details prior to 2022== | ||
=== Diablo 4 Release Delay - November 2021 === | ===Diablo 4 Release Delay - November 2021 === | ||
During the Activision Blizzard third quarter financial call on 3 November 2021, Blizzard announced that Diablo 4’s release would be delayed. | During the Activision Blizzard third quarter financial call on 3 November 2021, Blizzard announced that Diablo 4’s release would be delayed. | ||
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These decisions will push out the financial uplift that we had expected to see next year. But we are confident that this is the right course of action for our people, our players, and the long-term success of our franchises. | These decisions will push out the financial uplift that we had expected to see next year. But we are confident that this is the right course of action for our people, our players, and the long-term success of our franchises. | ||
=== Statements in 2019 === | ===Statements in 2019=== | ||
Blizzard issued the following statement after the announcement in 2019:<bluepost>We’re very excited to reveal one of our most eagerly anticipated projects and have you all take a closer look at what’s next for Diablo. | Blizzard issued the following statement after the announcement in 2019:<bluepost>We’re very excited to reveal one of our most eagerly anticipated projects and have you all take a closer look at what’s next for Diablo. | ||
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Thanks for patiently awaiting this next chapter, and we’ll see you in Hell!</bluepost> | Thanks for patiently awaiting this next chapter, and we’ll see you in Hell!</bluepost> | ||
== Diablo 4 release date calculations == | ==Diablo 4 release date calculations== | ||
Although there were only three years between the release of Diablo 1 and Diablo 2 under Blizzard North’s guidance, there were twelve years between Diablo 2 and Diablo 3. Blizzard North closed down and development moved to Blizzard HQ in Irvine which delayed development. | Although there were only three years between the release of Diablo 1 and Diablo 2 under Blizzard North’s guidance, there were twelve years between Diablo 2 and Diablo 3. Blizzard North closed down and development moved to Blizzard HQ in Irvine which delayed development. | ||
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On 3 November 2021 they announced Diablo 4’s release had been delayed. | On 3 November 2021 they announced Diablo 4’s release had been delayed. | ||
== Was Blizzard ready to announce Diablo 4? == | ==Was Blizzard ready to announce Diablo 4?== | ||
There has to be some speculation that perhaps Blizzard was not quite ready to announce Diablo 4 in 2019. Prior to the announcement in 2019, Blizzard had a tough BlizzCon in 2018 when they announced the mobile game Diablo: Immortal. | There has to be some speculation that perhaps Blizzard was not quite ready to announce Diablo 4 in 2019. Prior to the announcement in 2019, Blizzard had a tough BlizzCon in 2018 when they announced the mobile game Diablo: Immortal. | ||
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Even though fans were not expecting a Diablo 4 release date, they were hoping for some morsel of information on the next game. | Even though fans were not expecting a Diablo 4 release date, they were hoping for some morsel of information on the next game. | ||
[[Category:Diablo 4 Information]] | [[Category:Diablo 4 Information]] | ||
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