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Unveiled at Monterey Car Week, the Eccentrica V12 Roadster is a roofless Diablo restomod limited to 19 cars, powered by a 5.7L naturally aspirated V12 (550 hp, 443 lb-ft) and a six-speed manual, delivering 0–62 mph in 3.8s and a 208 mph top speed, with carbon-fiber chassis reinforcements and bespoke, modernized interiors.
Cygnus Cross’s Emberville is an upcoming PC and Steam Deck action RPG that blends Stardew Valley-style farming, crafting, and town-building with Diablo-like fast combat. Players explore a vast, procedurally generated underground world, fight dangerous creatures, rescue survivors, and rebuild the town of Emberville while uncovering its mysteries. Players level up weapons and armor to unlock new classes, craft more resources, and customize the town layout, with a 2026 release planned.
Emberville is a pixel-art life-sim RPG that blends Diablo-style dungeon crawling with Stardew Valley-style farming and town-building. Set in the foggy Vitromotus, it features challenging bosses, a dynamic HUD, and a class-based skill tree with perks that carry over between classes, plus an all-star voice cast including Doug Cockle and Alex Jordan. The game is headed to PC in early access in summer 2026.
Blizzard teases a 35th-anniversary run of reveals across World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, and Overwatch with specific showcase dates (WoW on Jan 29, Overwatch Feb 4, Hearthstone Feb 9, Diablo Feb 11); Starcraft appears only in logos and remains absent from dedicated days, despite chatter about a Starcraft shooter.
Blizzard announced a multi-week event to reveal future content for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Diablo from January 29 to February 11 as part of its 35th anniversary celebration.
Over 450 Blizzard Diablo developers voted to unionize under the CWA following mass layoffs, aiming to improve job security and industry conditions amid a climate of uncertainty and instability, with Microsoft recognizing the union.
Over 450 game developers, artists, designers, engineers, and support staff working on Blizzard's Diablo franchise have unionized through the Communications Workers of America, aiming to improve compensation, job security, and workplace conditions under Microsoft, which has seen a growing trend of unionization among its employees amid layoffs.
Over 450 game developers working on Diablo at Blizzard Entertainment voted to unionize under the CWA, driven by concerns over layoffs and job security, marking a significant step in industry-wide labor organization efforts in California.
Diablo game developers at Blizzard have unionized in response to layoffs, dissatisfaction with pay, and concerns over AI use, aiming to secure better protections and fair treatment amid ongoing corporate restructuring and ethical debates surrounding AI and military contracts.
Rod Fergusson, the general manager of Diablo at Blizzard, is leaving the company after five years, during which he revitalized the franchise and contributed significantly to its development. His departure follows Blizzard's workplace issues and recent layoffs at Microsoft, where he previously worked. Fergusson is known for his ability to lead tough development cycles and has been praised for his impact on the Diablo series and the gaming community.
Diablo Immortal's latest major update introduces the "Shattered Sanctuary" main quest, where players must gather allies and travel to the icy north to battle Diablo's demon horde. The update includes new zones, challenge dungeons, legendary items, and balance changes. Players can also participate in limited-time events, earn new legendary gems, and explore new progression systems. The update aims to enhance gameplay with new challenges and rewards, while server maintenance is scheduled for December 12-13.
In "Path of Exile 2," players transitioning from Diablo should consider switching from point-and-click to WASD controls for improved gameplay, especially in boss fights. This control scheme allows for better movement and dodging, crucial in the game's challenging combat scenarios. While it may take some adjustment, using WASD can significantly enhance the gaming experience by providing more freedom and precision in movement.
Indie developer Maxime Foulquier is creating a fan-made game called Bloodborne: Top Down Arena, which reimagines the original Bloodborne as a Diablo-like action-RPG. Foulquier abandoned plans for a full remake due to potential legal issues with Sony, opting instead for a project he believes is distinct enough to avoid a cease-and-desist. Despite this, the use of the Bloodborne name could still attract legal attention. Fan projects like this and others, such as Graceborne, continue to emerge as fans await official updates from Sony on the Bloodborne franchise.
The next Campfire Chat for Diablo's "Season of Hatred Rising" is scheduled for November 12 at 11 a.m. PST, featuring discussions on class balance changes and content updates. The development team will also host a Q&A session. The event will be streamed live on Diablo's Twitch, YouTube, X, and TikTok channels, with a recap video available afterward.
Wolcen: Lords Of Mayhem, the action-RPG launched in 2020, will cease receiving updates and its multiplayer functionality will be switched off in September 2024. The developers cited insurmountable technical challenges and will now focus on new projects. The game will remain playable in singleplayer with a reduced price.