Diablo 4 has received its license approval from the Chinese government. This makes Diablo 4 one of only seven foreign titles to be approved in July 2025, along with other games, such as Marvel Mystic Mayhem.
First released in June 2021, Diablo 4 is the newest title in the Diablo series. Mixing elements from both Diablo 2 and 3, players set out to stop Lillith, the Daughter of Hatred. This is the first game in the series to feature an open world, allowing gamers to run into and team up with other heroes if they encounter them. Diablo 4 is even getting consistent events on top of receiving frequent updates, adding new features, and balancing the different classes.
For Diablo 4's Next Expansion to Succeed, It Might Be Time to Bring Out the Big Guns
After the delay of Diablo 4's next expansion, Blizzard may benefit by going all out with the game's next big batch of content.
As reported by Wowhead, Diablo 4 now has a chance of reaching many more gamers. It has now been approved for licensing in China, allowing the game to be played and distributed in that country. This comes right on time, as Diablo 4's most recent event has been extended, granting newer players more time to take advantage of the extra rewards. Game licenses do not get approved there easily, as shown by the fact that only seven foreign games in total have been approved during July 2025. However, Blizzard has a large presence internationally with many of its IPs.
Diablo 4 isn't the Only Blizzard Game Approved in China
While Diablo 4 is the newest license to be approved in China, it certainly isn't the first. Some of Blizzard's most popular IPs, such as World of Warcraft and Hearthstone, have a large market in China, contributing to many of the games' sales. Additionally, in 2024, Blizzard recently renewed its partnership with NetEase to bring Diablo Immortal (as well as World of Warcraft) back to the country after a dispute in 2022. The mobile spinoff even received Chinese New Year cosmetics that are exclusive to China. Given the track record that Blizzard has when it brings its games to the Chinese market, Diablo 4 will likely see a large boost in its player base. PlayStation has even put Diablo 4 as one of its free games for PS Plus in July 2025, allowing more new players to have access to it.
Players coming in thanks to this new market will have plenty of content to look forward to. There are six classes, each having a plethora of potential builds to choose from. Diablo 4 also released its first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, in 2024, which added the sixth class along with more content, and it is confirmed to be working on more in the future. On top of this, seasons every few months constantly add new mechanics to the game to mix up builds, and it has even been recently teased that there could be big changes for Diablo 4 on the way.
Diablo 4
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 88 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
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Diablo® IV is the ultimate action-RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot.
Embark on the epic campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through a gripping story in a beautifully dark world, or explore an expansive end game: battle iconic bosses for powerful loot, fight back the encroaching onslaught of Hell in Helltides, master the Forge to create your ultimate weapons and progress powerful characters, with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms.
Discover the critically acclaimed franchise that defined the Action RPG genre. As the battle between the High Heavens and Burning Hells rages on, hatred devours Sanctuary as evil spreads and a new wave of cultists and worshippers arise to embrace Lilith’s coming. Only a brave few dare to face this threat and bring light to the all-consuming darkness.
Expansive Open WorldForge your own path through the corrupted lands of Sanctuary, an ever-growing, fully explorable world teeming with challenges, quests, enemies, and loot. Join your fellow adventurers, rescue and retake besieged towns, delve into nightmarish dungeons and uncover lost secrets as you fight back evil. The many zones of Sanctuary are yours to explore, and with rotating areas of extreme peril like World Bosses and Helltide, danger lurks at every turn.
Immersive Character DevelopmentCreate and customize your character to face the encroaching darkness. Choose from one of five classes and build your hero with skills, abilities and cosmetics, creating a champion that is uniquely your own. Grow stronger as you progress through powerful Skill Trees and develop even more unique end game specializations with Paragon Boards.
Legendary Gear, Epic BattlesDiscover and experiment with a vast arsenal of powerful weapons, armor and more to fight back against the demons threatening Sanctuary. Explore unique combinations, create your own upgrades and collect a plethora of powerful tools to battle in immersive, action-packed combat against the deadliest of enemies.
Seasons & EventsThe tales of Sanctuary continue to unfold. Create Seasonal Characters and join in fresh adventures - master new mechanics and take on the latest threats in each new Season. Complete harrowing feats of the Season Journey and earn new Battle Pass rewards. Plus, sharpen your swords and get in the spirit of the seasons when Limited-Time Events sweep through Sanctuary.
End Game UndertakingsThere’s even more Diablo® IV to explore as you reach higher levels and more fearsome World Tiers. Face the greatest challenge yet as you take on the most powerful demons in The Pit, steel yourself against Uber Bosses to reap uber unique rewards, fight back overflowing armies of Hell as Helltides emerge across Sanctuary, battle larger-than-life World Bosses, and master the Forge to create the mightiest weapons fit for a hero.
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Franchise
- Diablo
- Number of Players
- 1-2 players
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Hack and Slash
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 players (console only)
- How Long To Beat
- 26 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 158.25 GB
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
