Diablo 4 could reveal its second expansion at the 2025 edition of The Game Awards, according to a gaming industry insider who claimed that a statue that was posted by TGA host Geoff Keighley was related to Blizzard's potential plans. Although some fans initially stated that the statue Keighley posted about could be for a Diablo 4 expansion announcement, others claimed that the statue could be used to announce other games, such as God of War and The Elder Scrolls 6.
The news came amid two different in-game events that Diablo 4 players can sink their time into. Both the Compass to Carnage and the Mother's Blessing events are now live until Tuesday, December 2, giving players an excellent opportunity to gain extra gold, gear, and Infernal Horde Compasses that can be used to farm Chaos armor pieces during the final days of Season 10, which concludes on Tuesday, December 9. The Compass to Carnage was originally not intended to overlap with the Mother's Blessing, as the former event was delayed by several months. However, the timing worked out in favor of Diablo 4 players, as they have just a couple of days to gear up their characters before the two events conclude on December 2.
Diablo 4 Players Still Have Time to Use Their Infernal Compasses Before Season 11
Diablo 4 players have a limited window where they should use Infernal Compasses before Season 11.
Insider Suggests Diablo 4's Next Expansion Will Appear at The Game Awards
While rumors about Blizzard's plans for Diablo 4 should be taken with a fine grain of salt, a known industry insider stated that Diablo 4's second expansion could be unveiled this December. Jez Corden stated on Twitter that a demonic statue that was revealed by TGA show host Geoff Keighley may be for a Diablo 4 expansion announcement. In early November, Corden stated that it may be time to "reinstall Diablo 4" in a seemingly random post, and used an angel emoji in a quoted post as an allusion to Keighley's statue post. Given that The Game Awards will take place on December 11, the show will go live two days after Diablo 4 Season 11 goes live on December 9, immediately following the end of Season 10.
What's With the Statue That Geoff Keighley Posted?
On November 28, Keighley posted a picture of a demonic-looking statue that was located in the middle of a desert. The Game Awards' social media feed then confirmed that the statue was located in Joshua Tree, California, over 120 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. A video taken by Twitter user Triodug showed the statue from different angles. However, it is currently unclear how this statue could be utilized as part of a world premiere reveal at The Game Awards.
The statue has several skeletons and monsters located on the sides. Some steps leading to a closed gate were carved into the statue's center, giving off the appearance of a sealed demonic portal. While Corden and some fans concurred that the statue was crafted for a potential Diablo 4 expansion announcement at The Game Awards, others said that it could be for other game announcements instead. Highly anticipated games like The Elder Scrolls 6, Half-Life 3, and a God of War sequel were among the more popular guesses in the replies to Keighley's post. Corden said that, while the statue may be for a Diablo 4 expansion announcement, he said that "more" could be revealed at The Game Awards, though it is not clear what that could be.
Where Is Diablo 4 Headed Next?
Given that Mephisto, the demonic Lord of Hatred, is still an active threat following the events of the Vessel of Hatred expansion, it is likely that his possession of the Prophet Akarat could lead to a revived zealotry within the long-dead Zakarum faith. Ergo, Mephisto's plans may set the stage for a Church-based expansion setting. Should that be the case, a hero class like the Paladin or Diablo 3's Crusader could be included as Diablo 4's seventh playable class. However, time will tell when Blizzard will reveal its future plans for the Diablo franchise.
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.
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Prequel(s)
- Diablo 3
- Franchise
- Diablo
- Number of Players
- 1-2 players
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- PC Release Date
- June 5, 2023
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- June 5, 2023
- PS5 Release Date
- June 5, 2023
- 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
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