# Mobile-Supported Video Games Blizzard Entertainment Announced the New Diablo Immortal Game By Kanesa D | Published 2022-04-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-immortal-release References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/25/22285442/diablo-immortal-android-ios-pc-release-date) & [diabloimmortal.blizzard](https://diabloimmortal.blizzard.com/en-us/)  Video game production company [Blizzard Entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-x-berserk) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avowed) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-steel-frontiers) 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. Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Inspired Smartphone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-immortal-version.md) - [Action Game Crossover Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-x-berserk.md) - [Retro RPG Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-1.md) - [PC Platform Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blizzard-x-steam.md) - [Game-Themed RGB Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rog-phone-6.md) - [Hardcore Adventure ARPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undecember.md) - [Demonic Game Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-of-hatred.md) - [Streamed Mobile Game Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immortality-game.md) - [Multiplayer Online RTS Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-g.md)