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Diablo’s Community Manager Brandy Camel has taken to the airwaves with news that is sure to twitterpate even the most jaded Diablo fan: There are MULTIPLE Diablo projects in the works, though some will take longer than others to complete. However, she also indicated that we should know more about some of them “later this year”…perhaps at Blizzcon 2018?
The Blizzard employment site has been updated with a new job listing for a “Diablo Dungeon Artist”. “Our team of talented developers is growing. Our backgrounds are diverse, but we all share a real passion for what we do” the ad reads. “The ideal candidate works well in an environment of peers who are passionate about working on the dark gothic world of Diablo, making great games, killing millions of monsters and getting loot!”
Blizzard loves to tease out information to eager fans. The latest example is the company’s Twitter post that shows a nightlight made in the shape of Diablo’s head that is being “SWITCHED” on and off. This leads fans to believe that Diablo 3 is being prepped for release on Nintendo Switch.
Blizzard has announced that Diablo 3 Season 13 has officially kicked off. As with all previous seasons, this one comes with a unique set of rewards for players who manage to complete the objectives. Players can earn the Helm and Shoulders of the Conqueror Set as well as Blaine’s Bear pet, a new portrait frame and a fourth stash tab for those who complete the Season Journey (must complete tasks at Conqueror tier).
The Diablo 3 site has been updated with a reminder to players that the Darkening of Tristram event will be making a comeback on January 1st. The event first debuted in January 2017 for the Diablo 1 20th Anniversary and has been deemed an annual event. This year, it begins on the first and ends on the last day of the month so it’s worth check in to grab the exclusive event rewards including the Butcher pet, portrait frames, achievements and a chance at that ever elusive Godly Plate of the Whale!
The Diablo 3 team has a new preview of what players can expect to find in Season 12 when it launches in the coming weeks. Players will be able to earn the Chest and Gloves from the Conqueror Set as well as “High Heavens themed” wings and portrait frames.
The Diablo 3 team just sent out an update that the annual Blizzard Pumpkin Carving Contest is underway. Fans are invited to “unleash your magical axes, psi blades, sharpened claws and other creative cutlery to carve up Blizzard-themed Jack O’Lanterns”. Five winners will be chosen to receive $60 in Blizzard Balance to use however they choose in the Blizzard Shop.
We already know that Blizzard has no plans to make any significant (or any at all) announcements at this year’s Blizzcon with regard to the Diablo franchise. However, a new posting on the site for a Production Director has caught our eye. The job looks for a candidate “to bring the Diablo franchise into the future”. While the usual requirements for the job are fairly standard, the “Pluses” section is what has caught our eye.
The Diablo III team has posted an unusual message on the game’s official forums to let fans and players know that no new announcements with regard to Diablo III will be made at Blizzcon 2017. The game will be on the showfloor and there will be a couple of panels for attendees, but that is the sum total of its presence at the annual show. Before becoming filled with despair, however, the team also let everyone know that “we’re hard at work on the future of Diablo”.
XBox Live Gold players can try out Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition for free this weekend. From Thursday, July 27th through Monday, July 31st, Gold players can download and play the console exclusive edition.