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Blizzard Focuses on Engagement, Not Competition in Diablo Franchise

Author : Thomas Update:May 04,2022

Blizzard Focuses on Engagement, Not Competition in Diablo Franchise

Blizzard's Focus: Player Engagement Across the Diablo Franchise

With Diablo 4's first expansion on the horizon, Blizzard developers shed light on their vision for the series' future. The emphasis, they reveal, isn't on forcing players from older titles to the newest installment, but rather on creating compelling content across the entire Diablo ecosystem.

In a recent interview with VGC, Diablo franchise lead Rod Fergusson and Diablo 4 executive producer Gavian Whishaw highlighted the success of maintaining player engagement across Diablo 1, 2, 2: Resurrected, and 3. Fergusson emphasized that Blizzard's strategy isn't to shut down older games; the company thrives on players enjoying any of its Diablo titles. The high player count across various iterations isn't viewed as a problem, but rather a testament to the enduring appeal of the franchise.

The developers explicitly stated that their goal isn't to actively migrate players from Diablo 3 to Diablo 4. Instead, their focus is on developing engaging content that attracts players to Diablo 4 organically. Continued support for older titles, like Diablo 3 and Diablo 2, is part of this strategy. The aim is to create such compelling experiences that players will naturally gravitate towards Diablo 4.

Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred Expansion

The upcoming Vessel of Hatred expansion, launching October 8th, offers a significant content update. A new region, Nahantu, will introduce fresh towns, dungeons, and lore, furthering the game's storyline. Players will continue their quest for Neyrelle, venturing deep into an ancient jungle to confront a sinister plot orchestrated by Mephisto. A dedicated video provides further details on the expansion's features.

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