Video game production company Blizzard Entertainment has announced the release of Diablo Immortal, a new entry for mobile and PC gaming, on June 2nd. According to Blizzard, Diablo Immortal will have cross-play and cross-progression for controller and keyboard support on PC. This function will allow players to save on a device and continue playing on another one at any time.
Diablo Immortal is a free-to-play MMORPG slated for an online-only release. According to the developers, Diablo Immortal is a sequel to Diablo II: Lord of Destruction and will feature new characters, a new storyline, and additional content as part of a “living, breathing, and constantly evolving experience.”
Players can pre-register for Diablo Immortal on Blizzard’s website.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Cross-play for Mobile Games
- Developers can explore cross-play and cross-progression functions between mobile and PC gaming.
- Online-only Free-to-play Games
- Developers can consider releasing free-to-play games as an online-only product to reach more consumers.
- Sequels to Classic Video Games
- Developers can tap into nostalgia by creating sequels to classic video games that offer a new experience for fans.
Where This Applies
- Gaming Industry
- Gaming companies can explore the potential of cross-play functions to enhance gameplay experiences.
- Mobile Gaming Industry
- Companies in the mobile gaming industry can consider offering cross-progression functions to allow for seamless gameplay across devices.
- Online-only Gaming Industry
- Developers in the online-only gaming industry can leverage the popularity of free-to-play games to reach a wider audience.
