There are few things as iconic to the hack-and-slash genre as memorable deaths, in hardcore or otherwise, and Diablo 4 is offering its players the unique opportunity to be eulogized by a Hollywood celebrity. A contrast between Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Diablo 4, it cannot be disputed that Blizzard has invested a ton of resources into marketing its latest title, and thus far it's emerged as an insanely successful business decision. The Early Access for Diablo 4 was played by millions of people, with millions more joining the fray for the game's full launch.While Diablo 4 is breaking Blizzard records, its commercial and critical success is highlighted by a strong foundation for future updates as it hopes to deliver the definitive experience in the world of Sanctuary. Unlike its predecessor, Diablo 4's shortcomings have been lesser in scope, and following the recent string of controversies that Blizzard Entertainment has found itself under, its release was just what the company needed to get back on track. Amusingly enough, the latest marketing promotion for Diablo 4 isn't food related, but rather concerns a famous Hollywood actress. Until June 8, players will be able to submit their Diablo 4 death videos on Twitter and TikTok using the hashtag #DiabloDeaths for a chance to have their eulogy read by Megan Fox, known for her role as Mikaela Banes in the Transformers franchise. Given that Blizzard hasn't specified if the deaths are meant to be from Hardcore characters only, it can safely be assumed that both Softcore and Hardcore submissions are eligible.
Perhaps one of the most impressive feats of Early Access belongs to cArn, who managed to become the first player to hit Level 100 in Diablo 4 on Hardcore mode. Though fans have argued that paying more money gave competitors an unfair advantage in the World First race, the reality is that serious participants were happy to purchase the premium versions of Diablo 4 to maximize their odds. The launch of Diablo 4's inaugural season will happen simultaneously, granting all players an equal footing in the next World First race, which is certain to feature countless memorable deaths on the road to Level 100 – albeit likely without the voice of Megan Fox.
As for the future of the game, Blizzard has already announced that at least two expansions for Diablo 4 are being worked on. Though very few details are known about them at the time, the ending of Diablo 4 points in the direction of a rather familiar foe in equally familiar lands. With games such as Last Epoch and Path of Exile 2 set to launch later in the year, Diablo 4 sets the stage early for a renaissance of the hack-and-slash genre.
Diablo 4 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.