It’s been four years since the release of “Diablo 3”, and fans have already had plenty of time to explore the game and see what it has to offer. While it came out in very controversial way, and was surrounded by skepticism and critique from the community, the final result was actually quite good, especially after Blizzard decided to backtrack on some of their decisions in the game’s design.
And while some may say it’s far too early to expect a sequel right now, there has been a noticeable surge in rumors about the possibility that “Diablo 4” might be getting announced soon. Most gamers seem skeptical overall, but there are some who clearly want to believe.
One reason for the rumors is the fact that this year is actually the 20th anniversary of the franchise, and many fans expect Blizzard to do something special to celebrate the occasion. However, this doesn’t necessarily have to be the release of “Diablo 4”, and it’s actually pretty far-fetched to tie the two together.
That’s not all though – there have been rumors allegedly coming from sources in major gaming press sites that have “confirmed” that “Diablo 4” is underway. However, it would be strange to find out that so many members of the press actually had information about the game before its release. It would be even more strange in the context of Blizzard, a studio that’s notoriously protective of its secrets.
Most publications are actually skeptical towards the situation, and are urging their readers to avoid falling for the hype and to think with a clear head. It’s true that it can be fun to engage in ongoing speculation about a major release like that of “Diablo 4”, but at the same time, it can also lead to a lot of disappointment when the game doesn’t actually arrive.
Some have pointed out that it’s far too early for a new game in the franchise, and Blizzard would probably shoot themselves in the foot by announcing “Diablo 4” right now. There is still a lot of interest in “Diablo 3” from all over the community, so the company should probably try to capitalize on that game before moving on to something else, most seem to agree.
One explanation for the origin of the rumors could be the upcoming announcement of “Diablo 2 HD”, something that is apparently in the works behind the scenes. However, it’s worth pointing out that Blizzard actually claimed to have no connection to that site, and that the project was apparently not an official one.
It’s possible that they were just trying to mislead their fans in order to surprise them even more with the actual announcement of the game, and that would be entirely in Blizzard’s style. But on the other hand, they wouldn’t put up a website for the game so early if they weren’t ready to announce it to the public. The company seems to follow a specific style for their announcements, and that would clash with it to some extent.
As for “Diablo 2 HD”, the announcement that this was coming up actually made many people excited, perhaps more than the project’s developers would have expected. It’s clear that there is still a lot of interest in what’s arguably the most iconic entry in the franchise, and plenty of people would love to take a trip down memory lane and revisit its levels.