Summary
- 85% of Diablo 4 players choose to play solo, but Blizzard plans to boost multiplayer with updates.
- The upcoming Vessel of Hatred expansion will bring new classes, companions, and main quest storyline.
- Blizzard is introducing fan-requested features like customizable waypoints and an armory system.
Diablo 4 developers recently revealed during a Gamescom interview that around 85% of the game’s player base plays solo. Diablo 4 can be played both alone or with friends, and it seems that Blizzard is keen on boosting multiplayer with the next updates.
Originally released last year, Diablo 4 is about to gain its first expansion on October 8, which has been the game’s highlight at Gamescom. Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred will bring Mercenary Companions, the new Aztec Jaguar warrior-inspired Spiritborn class, a new main quest storyline, and more. However, the developers have also been sharing other interesting bits of information during the major gaming event.
An interesting detail surfaced during Gamescom when the content creator AnnacakeLIVE interviewed designer Aislyn Hall and game director Brent Gibson, that around 85% of all Diablo 4 gamers played solo. According to the developers, Blizzard expects the number of people engaging in multiplayer to grow steadily over time, especially as younger audiences start to explore the game via Game Pass, as they are more used to playing with friends. By introducing the new Party Finder feature, Blizzard hopes to give gamers a high-quality way of finding other people to play with, create parties, and participate in group activities.
85% of Diablo 4 Gamers Play Solo
The Party Finder is just one of many features coming to Diablo 4, though. Blizzard has recently revealed new fan-requested features, including customizable waypoints for Town Portals, and an armory system that will allow gamers to change builds, working similarly to Diablo 3’s loadout system. These two improvements were often asked for by gamers, and are likely to be met with a positive reception.
While Diablo 4’s main highlight at Gamescom is undeniably the Vessel of Hatred expansion, Blizzard is also teasing Diablo 4's Season 6, which will be released on the same day as the DLC. While more information will be revealed during Diablo 4’s campfire chat on August 29, it’s already known that the next season will bring a yet undisclosed seasonal mechanic that will replace the current Infernal Hordes.
Diablo 4’s Season 5 was released on August 6, and it just received its first hotfix. Diablo 4’s Hotfix 1.5.1 mostly fixed performance and stability problems in the game, and fixed some issues where enemies were dealing much more damage than intended. According to the official patch notes, three enemies were nerfed by the hotfix: the Desecrator in the Infernal Hordes, the Beast in the Ice and its summoned monsters, and Hellborne.
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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
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Hack and Slash
- How Long To Beat
- 26 Hours
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- File Size Xbox Series
- 158.25 GB
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 players (console only)
