During BlizzConline, Blizzard officially pulled the curtain back Diablo II: RISEN, after months of rumors. During the online event, the developer Vicarious Visions revealed a series of changes that fans can expect from the original game. While the team intends to maintain the heart of the original version of Diablo II, these new changes should make the overall experience more enjoyable for both newcomers and long-term fans. The biggest changes will come in the form of visuals and sounds of the game, which receive a substantial update. Players can expect to see new models, dynamic 3D lighting and updated cinematography.
Fortunately, players who want to return to the old images will have the option to do so. A video showing the two visual options can be found in the embedded Tweet below.
📜 ICONIC HD GAMEPLAY
My eyes are still tired of the horrors I witnessed, but now the classic graphics and cinematography have been updated? Remastered sound? The terrors I saw then are clearer than ever. I’m afraid for my soul. pic.twitter.com/9IjB5JRRT6
– The Devil (@Diablo) February 20, 2021
Diablo II: Risen will be released on both PC and consoles, and players will be able to enjoy cross-progression. The game will also include Lord of Destruction extension and support for PC modes. Last but not least, the upcoming remaster will provide a number of quality improvements over the original game. Players can look forward to updated online options, “a common stock, an updated user interface and automatic gold pickup”. There are also tools to make it easier for players to compare items with the ones they have equipped.
All in all, these seem like powerful improvements that will improve the game, without compromising the version that fans have come to know and love over the years. Diablo II it has long been considered one of the most beloved dungeons of all time, and its influence continues more than two decades after its initial launch. It remains to be seen whether or not Diablo II: Risen it may be up to the original, but it certainly looks promising!
Diablo II: Risen will be released later this year on PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X | S.
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