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Build a class-based hero, explore demon-haunted Sanctuary, and fight through dungeons and world events for gear and power.
Released 17 Oct 2023
Explore Corrupted Sanctuary
Delve Nightmare Dungeons
Fight Helltide Waves
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
Developed by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. · Published by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.









In the dark-fantasy world of Sanctuary, demonic forces and cultists threaten its people. Play as a customizable hero confronting that danger through a story campaign, alone or with friends.
Fight enemies in isometric action combat, using class skills and abilities while exploring zones, completing quests, rescuing towns, and delving into dungeons. World events, Helltides, and World Bosses offer additional encounters across the open world.
Earn weapons and armor, develop your character through skill trees and Paragon Boards, and improve gear through crafting. After the campaign, take on higher-difficulty challenges, powerful bosses, and seasonal journeys with newly created characters.
Players who praise Diablo IV often point to its satisfying combat, dark visual atmosphere, campaign presentation, and approachable character building; some also enjoy exploring the open world and playing co-op. Recurring complaints in this sample focus on expansion pricing and bundled DLC, skills or systems players say are locked behind paid expansions, and reports of unexplained account bans. Some reviewers also find the later gear grind repetitive, while others mention interruptions from the always-online requirement.
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.

Forge 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.

Create 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.

Discover 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.

The 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.

There’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.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 45 |
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| Players | 1–4 |
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| Multiplayer | Diablo IV supports single-player and online multiplayer. The campaign can be played solo or with friends, and the game includes online co-op, online PvP, cross-platform multiplayer, shared-world encounters, world bosses, public events, and seasonal content. It is always online and not offline-only. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No mod support or multiplayer mod functionality is mentioned in the provided information. |
| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |