Blizzard confirms no more Diablo 4 expansions from now until Diablo 5's release
📍 The outcome
Blizzard confirmed that Diablo 4 will receive no further expansions as the company shifts its focus toward Diablo 5, which is slated for a spring 2029 release and has been in development since September 2023. In the meantime, new runewords were added to Diablo 4 and a Season 15 “Season of Hell’s Legacy” gift set was highlighted for fans.
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Blizzard confirms no more Diablo 4 expansions from now until Diablo 5's release Eurogamer.net · 49d ago broke it first
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