5 big things we’ve learned about Diablo 2 Resurrected, before and after E3
As Blizzard continue to throw fuel on the hype fire surrounding Diablo 2 Resurrected, we’ve broken down five of the most important things you need to know going into the highly anticipated remaster.
While the Xbox E3 showcase offered a wealth of exciting new titles for gamers everywhere, Diablo fans are rejoicing about the huge news regarding the upcoming remaster, Diablo 2 Resurrected. Set to drop on23 September, with those who preorder getting access to the multiplayer beta in August, the announcement has breathed fresh life into the hype surrounding the devilishly delightful title. As we draw ever closer to armageddon and the end of all things, let’s take a look at what we’ve learned so far about Diablo 2 Resurrected.
Diablo 2 Resurrected is the same game
One of the most important things that fans, old and new, need to remember is that Diablo 2 Resurrected is the exact same game.
While graphically it’s received a complete overhaul, the story, characters, gameplay, and customization are exactly the same as in the original2000s title. The devs were very specific about making sure fans are under no illusion of new content, classes, and expansions. Diablo 2 Resurrected is DII with a fresh lick of paint, but boy does it look good!
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Diablo 2 Resurrected classes list
The game features 7 classes:
Importantly, youcannotchange the gender of your character. So, if you specifically want to play a male character, then you’ll want to pick up the Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, or Paladin. Looking for a more feminine touch? Then the Amazon, Assassin, and Sorceress are the ladies for you.
Diablo 2 Resurrected has cross progression
Just got a Series X|S and wanting to try out Diablo on the controller? As long as all of your accounts are linked to your Battle.net you’ll be able to transfer your character and their arsenal across without a problem. You’ll also retain all of your progress, so whatever quests, skills, and talents you’ve managed to accumulate will accompany your character.
Diablo 2 Resurrected is not easy
If you die you lose all of your equipment and have to recover it in a Dark Souls style fashion. This is pretty difficult if you’re at the third level of a dungeon and the swarms have descended. Make sure you’re mindful of your health and mana bars, as well as those of your followers. Otherwise, you’re going to end up six feet under with no weapons, allies, or, most importantly, the hope of success.
So, that’s five things we know about Diablo 2 Resurrected. If you fancy sitting by the campfire and listening for a while, though, we’ve got more mysterious and macabre tales to tell over on our dedicatedDiablo main page.
