The Diablo Press Desk highlights all the major announcements and information for Diablo IV, Diablo 2 Resurrected, and the Diablo franchise going right back to Diablo 1.
This list is updated as soon as new information about Diablo IV, Diablo 2 Resurrected or other important Blizzard news is released.
The Diablo Press Desk list below also includes press coverage from other media outlets and it’s worth checking regularly to make sure you don’t miss any coverage or news.
The Diablo Press Desk List by Date
| Date | Type | Title | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | |||
| 13 October | Press Release | Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard | Deal is finally concluded. |
| 10 Oct | Dev Update | Diablo 4 Campfire Chat – Season 2 | Members of the development team spilled their crimson-coated knowledge about Patch 1.2.0 |
| 4 Oct | News | Diablo 4 Coming to Steam | Game coming to the popular platform. |
| 4 Oct | Dev Update | Diablo 4 Season 2 Dev Chat | Details of Season 2 discussed. |
| 30 Sept | News | Diablo 4 nominated for Golden Joystick Award | Voting starts |
| 28 Aug | Interview | Developer interview | “This is a live service game and it’s going to take time”. Challenges exposed. |
| 28 July | Dev Update | Diablo 4 28 July Campfire Dev Chat | The Devs provide more info and feedback prior to Patch 1.1.1 |
| 21 July | Dev Update | Diablo 4 21 July Campfire Dev Chat | The Devs respond to the outpouring from fans over Patch 1.1.0a |
| 6 July | Dev Update | Diablo 4 6 July Campfire Dev Chat | Learn more about the Diablo 4 Season 1 theme, mechanics, and journey. |
| 16 June | Dev Update | Diablo 4 16 June Campfire Dev Chat | The devs share some of the upcoming changes to Diablo 4 |
| 13 June | Press Release | Diablo 4 makes more than 666 million in six days. | Sales Numbers |
| 7 June | Press Release | Diablo toys coming courtesy of McFarlane Toys | More Diablo merch thanks to this new deal. |
| 6 June | Dev Update | Messagae form Joe Shely and Rod Fergusson | Rod and Joe share their thoughts now the game has launched for everyone. |
| 30 May | Press | Diablo 4 Reviews Round-up | Scores from the media. |
| 27 May | Interview | Interview with Rolling Stone | The audio team get some air time in this latest Diablo 4 interview. |
| 26 May | Press Release | Make Your Mark event announced | Hardcore players to be added to statue. |
| 26 May | Press Release | Diablo 4 Lilith Chocolate | Pop-up shop in London opens. |
| 25 May | Video | Diablo 4 Live Action Launch Trailer | Actors promote the game. |
| 23 May | Video | Diablo 4 Story Launch Trailer | The story revealed. |
| 17 May | Video | Diablo 4 Launch Trailer | Promo for launch. |
| 17 May | Press Release | BlizzCon returns in 2023 | After a break, the even is back. |
| 10 May | Dev Update | Developer Chat | Find out about the Diablo 4 Battle Pass, Seasons, and this weekend’s Server Slam. |
| 12 Apr | Interview | Diablo 4 Endgame | PCGamer tackles the Endgame with Joseph Piepiora |
| 12 Apr | Interview | Diablo 4 Endgame | Inven interview with Kayleigh Calder and Joseph Piepiora |
| 12 Apr | Interview | Diablo 4 Endgame | Wccftech talks to Kayleigh Calder and Joseph Piepiora |
| 12 Apr | Interview | Diablo 4 Endgame | Endgame discussed on MMORPG |
| 5 Apr | Video | Into the Endgame Video | Blizzard talk about the endgame in a promo video. |
| 12 Apr | Interview | Diablo 4 Endgame | Forbes post their take on the endgame and Seasonal content |
| 2022 | |||
| 2 Nov | Interview | Shely and Fergusson Diablo 4 interview | Returning to Darkness |
| 18 Aug | Dev Update | Diablo 4 Development Update – August | Seasons, shop, and more |
| 24 June | Interview | Xbox podcast with Rod Fergusson on Diablo 4 | The podcast catches up with Rob following the recent Necromancer announcement. |
| 18 June | Dev Update | Diablo 4 developer update – The Necromancer | The next class is revealed. |
| 29 March | Dev Update | Quarterly Dev Update March 2022 | Art & Environments |
| 2021 | |||
| 20 Dec | Dev Update | Quarterly Dev Update Dec 2021 | Itemisation and VFX |
| 3 Nov | Blizzard Update | Diablo 4 Release Delayed | Diablo 4 release delayed according to financial report. |
| 7 oct | Dev Update | Diablo 4 Developer Quarterly update – Sound Design | Game Director Joe Shely and Sound Supervisor Kris Giampa focus on audio creation. |
| 5 July | Interview | Diablo 4 Art Interview | John Mueller talks to PCGamesN |
| 30 June | Dev Update | Diablo 4 Developer Quarterly update – 30 June 2021 | A closer look at the monster and character art. |
| 6 May | Interview | Diablo 2 Resurrected Interview with Chris Amaral and Rob Galerani | IGN Interview |
| 18 Apr | Interview | Diablo 2 Resurrected Interview with Chris Amaral and Rob Galerani | Interview with PCGamesN. |
| 17 Apr | Interview | Diablo 2 Resurrected Interview with Chris Amaral and Rob Galerani | Interview following the alpha test completion from Inven.kr |
| 14 Apr | Article | Final thoughts on the Technical Alpha | A recap of the Alpha test and overall impressions of the remaster. |
| 11 Apr | Video | All the streaming video coverage of the Technical Alpha | Elly and Rush share their gameplay. |
| 9 Apr | Article | Technical Alpha Initial Impressions | PureDiablo’s first look at the Alpha version. |
| 7 Apr | FAQ | Diablo 2 Resurrected Fact Sheet | Pre-alpha FAQ sheets and screenshots. |
| 19 Feb | BlizzCon | Diablo Q&A Session Recap | All the Diablo developers answer questions about Diablo 4, Diablo 2 Resurrected and Diablo Immortal. |
| 19 Feb | BlizzCon | Diablo 2 Resurrected Panel Recap | Developers discuss the remaster. |
| 19 Feb | BlizzCon | First Diablo 2 Resurrected Screenshots, Trailer & Gameplay | The Diablo 2 remaster is revealed. |
| 19 Feb | BlizzCon | Diablo 4 Reveals | The Rogue is revealed |
| 19 Feb | Interview | IGN Interview on Diablo 4 PvP and Rogue | Discussing the BlizzCon reveals. |
| 19 Feb | Interview | Eurogamer Interview with Diablo 2 Resurrected team | Discussing the Diablo2 Resurrected BlizzCon reveals |
| 19 Feb | Interview | Rurogamer Interview on Rogue and PvP | Discussing the new Diablo 4 class. |
| 30 Jan | Press Release | Vicarious Visions Former Studio Head Jennifer Oneal Promoted to EVP of Development at Blizzard | Reshuffling after Vivarious Visions merger. |
| 22 Jan | Press Release | Activision moves Vicarious Visions into Blizzard | Studio known for remasters joins Blizzard family. |
| 2020 | |||
| 16 Dec | Dev Update | Diablo 4 Developer Update #4 | This time there’s an update on the newer skill tree, and finally some updates on Itemisation. |
| 2 Nov | Announcement | Joe Piepiora is new Lead Systems Designer on Diablo 4 | New team member appointed. |
| 6 oct | Press Release | Activision Blizzard to Close French Offices | French offices closing down. |
| 29 Sept | Dev Update | Diablo 4 Developer Update #3 | Game Director Luis Barriga looks at skills and talents. |
| 26 Jun | Dev Update | Diablo 4 Developer Update #2 | The team discusses their current progress which has been working heavily on the Dry Steppes to create a more “cohesive experience” while testing. |
| 26 Feb | Dev Update | Diablo 4 Developer Update #1 | Interface design and how the team is also developing controller support on PC and on console, and a look at monster families. |
| 2019 | |||
| 3 Dec | Dev Update | System Design in Diablo 4 – Part 2 | Items and Affixes discussed. |
| 19 Nov | Dev Update | System Design in Diablo 4 – Part 1 | Blizzard’s David Kim talks about itemisation, end-game progressions and more. |
| 1 Nov | BlizzCon Panel | Diablo 4 Systems & Features Panel | Transcript. Tim Ismay, Senior Producer. David Kim, Lead Systems Designer. Angela Del Priore, Lead UI Designer. Zaven Haroutunian, Lead Dungeon Designer. Joe Shely, Lead Game Designer. |
| 1 Nov | BlizzCon Panel | Diablo 4 Reveal Panel | Transcript. Luis Barriga, Game Director, Tiffany Wat, Senior Producer and John Mueller, Art Director introduce D4. |
| 1 Nov | Press Release | Diablo 4 Announced | Blizzard reveals the latest game in the franchise at BlizzCon. |
| 2016 | |||
| 4 Nov | Press Release | Necromancer Blizzcon Diablo 3 Fact Sheet | Details on the Diablo 3 expansion. |
| 2013 | |||
| 21 Aug | Announcement | Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls Announced | Diablo 3 gets its first and only expansion. |
| 21 Feb | Press Release | Diablo 3 PS3 and PS4 Announced | Diablo 3 coming to console systems. |
| 1 Apr | Announcement | Diablo 3 Auction House Closing | After much criticism, Blizzard pulls the plug on the controversial auction house. |
| 2012 | |||
| 20 Aug | Announcement | Paragon System Introduced | Extending the reason to keep playing revealed by Blizzard. |
| 19 Jun | Announcement | Blizzard offers Koreans Refund on Diablo 3 | Server instability acknowledged by Blizzard as refunds are dished out. |
| 15 May | Press Release | Diablo 3 Launches | The third game in the franchise finally launches worldwide. |
| 25 Apr | Press Release | Diablo 3 Launch Events Worldwide | Special events for launch are taking place globally. |
| 15 Mar | Press Release | Diablo 3 Release Date Announced | Blizzard reveals the date all fans have been waiting for. |
| 2003 | |||
| 3 Jun | Press Release | Resignation of Founding Members | Blizzard North veterans decide to walk away from Blizzard. |
| 2001 | |||
| 26 Jul | Press Release | Diablo 2 Lord of Destruction Breaks Sales Records | Expansion sells a load of copies. |
| 2000 | |||
| 1 Sep | Press Release | Blizzard Entertainment announces plans for the Diablo 2 Expansion | The first and only expansion for the second game in the franchise brings two new classes. |
| 28 Jun | Press Release | Diablo 2 Ships Worldwide | Diablo 2 is finally released. |
| 27 Jun | Press Release | Diablo II hits the stores 30th June 2000 | The date to get excited about is unleashed to fans. |
| 7 Jun | Press Release | Diablo 2 Goes Gold | Development on the sequel finally concludes. |
| 28 Apr | Press Release | Diablo 2 Nears Completion as Blizzard Prepares for Final Testing | Beta testing is coming to an end. |
| 15 Mar | Press Release | Diablo 2 Beta Sign-ups for Next Week | Fans get ready to put their names down to test the sequel. |
| 3 Mar | Press Release | Diablo 2 Collector’s Edition Announced | Fancy box of extra goodies will be available for all those wanting to splash out. |
| 1999 | |||
| 11 Nov | Press Release | Diablo 2 and Beta Test Delayed | |
| 12 Nov | Press Release | Diablo “The Calling” Debuts on Big Screen | |
| 15 Sep | Press Release | Battle.Net Remains World’s Largest Online Game Service | |
| 15 May | Press Release | Blizzard Entertainment Expands Number One Selling Franchises Through Licensing Deals | |
| 14 Apr | Press Release | Blizzard Entertainment Unveils Diablo II’s Latest Updates | |
| 13 May | Press Release | Blizzard Entertainment Previews Diablo II’s Realistic 3D Support | |
| 4 Feb | Press Release | Battle.net Still The Biggest Online Gaming Service | |
| 1998 | |||
| 20 Nov | Press Release | Cendant Corporation to Sell Software Division | |
| 9 Nov | Press Release | Microstar Software Settles Lawsuit For Violation Of Blizzard Entertainment’s End-user License Agreement | |
| 8 Sep | Press Release | Diablo II, Sequel To The Number-One Selling Roll-Playing Game, Debuts With 3Dfx Support | |
| 28 May | Press Release | Blizzard Entertainment Unveils Diablo II | |
| 1997 | |||
| 7 Sep | Press Release | Blizzard Entertainment Announces Diablo II Sequel to 1997’s best-selling game in the works | |
| 25 Jun | Press Release | Diablo Hits 13 Million Games Played Over Battle.Net | |
| 18 June | Press Release | Blizzard Prepares To Expand Battle.net features and Global Network | |
| 8 Apr | Press Release | Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo Remains Number-One Selling Game | |
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