Diablo 3 news:
Playing Diablo III legitimately means playing with an unaltered game client. Doing otherwise violates our policies for Battle.net and Diablo III, and it goes against the spirit of fair play that all of our games are based on. We strongly recommend that you avoid using any hacks, cheats, bots, or exploits.
In preparation for the launch of the real-money auction house, we wanted to take a moment to remind players of some important information regarding how the auction house will work and what to expect when using it once it's available in your region.
A number of hotfixes have been implemented to address various gameplay and service issues. Click "More" to review all the latest changes to Diablo III.
Diablo III patch 1.0.2b is now live in Europe! Check out the full patch notes below to learn about all the latest changes.
Last month we gave you a glimpse into how we were taking in initial feedback on the game, and ideas for some potential system changes we could make. Today we wanted to follow up and provide concrete info on some of the changes we’ve been working on, and give everyone a heads up before the 1.0.3 patch hits later this month.
From the explosive team of Aaron Williams (Nodwick, North 40) and famed French artist Joseph Lacroix (L'Encyclopédie du mal) comes Diablo: Sword of Justice.
A horrific plague of madness is spreading throughout the Dreadlands, transforming its victims into bloodthirsty savages. The only hope of stopping the disease before it consumes humanity may lie with Jacob, a wanted man whose destiny is bound to Archangel Tyrael's legendary Sword of Justice.
Join game director Jay Wilson and senior game designer Wyatt Cheng this Wednesday, June 6, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT as they make their official debut on popular news-sharing site, Reddit.
Diablo III patch 1.0.2 is now live! Check out the full patch notes below to learn all the latest changes.
With Diablo III out for nearly two weeks now, millions of players around the world are storming Sanctuary and joining the battle against the Burning Hells. At the same time, we continue to work around the clock to make sure you have an epic online gaming experience.
Some players are dedicated to collecting sets of epic gear while others prefer to make some quick coin in the auction house. No matter what play style you prefer, we want to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to protect yourself against account compromise.
Below you'll find a list of hotfixes which address various gameplay and service issues affecting Diablo III. Hotfixes are updates we make on our end without requiring you to download a new patch. Some of the hotfixes below will go live the moment they are implemented, while others may require your realm to be restarted to go into effect.
Following the global launch of Diablo III on May 15, the Lord of Terror has consumed a record number of souls. More than 3.5 million copies of the game were sold as of the first day of release, making Diablo III the fastest-selling PC game of all time.
With all five classes now unlocked on the "Darkness Falls. Heroes Rise." launch site, we’d like to draw your attention to the short stories we’ve written for each class. While the heroes you play in Diablo III will have their own destinies, as guided by your hand, these rich and intense short stories will help you to understand what it means to be a barbarian, demon hunter, monk, witch doctor, and wizard.
Whether you’re new to the Diablo series or a grizzled demon-slayer looking to make the most out of your character build, we’re here to help!
Want the sounds of Sanctuary to accompany you wherever you go? The Diablo III Soundtrack is now available for purchase directly from iTunes!
Throughout the months of March and April, you sent us entries for our Portrait of a Champion contest.
As we mentioned earlier this week, we’ve decided to move out our target launch for the real-money auction house beyond our original estimated date of May 22. Our new estimated date for the launch of this new system is Wednesday, May 30.
The gates of the Burning Hells opened last night, and many of our brave heroes united to face the challenge and claim for victory! If you were not able to attend, or were distracted by the many prizes and activities that took place during the official Launch Events, you need not worry as we captured many unforgettable moments that you can enjoy at the new Official Launch Events Photo Gallery!
Twenty years have passed since the Prime Evils were defeated and banished from the world of Sanctuary. Now you must return to Tristram and investigate rumors of a fallen star, an omen that the End Times have begun.
Ahh… fresh meat! The Butcher will be pleased to welcome you all tonight for the release of Diablo III! Exclusive launch events are taking place in five locations across Europe. Although there is no cow level, official events will feature prizes and activities, as well as an on-site Diablo III developer to help you defeat the incoming legions of Hell (and sign your copy of the game).
We became aware of an issue affecting the previously available German and EU English versions of the digital install downloader for Diablo III, which would not download all the necessary files. If you've pre-downloaded the digital version of the game in these languages before 10:00 AM CEST (9:00 AM GMT) on Saturday May 12, you must obtain the new downloaders to be able to install properly once the game is released on May 15. We apologize for the inconvenience, and ask that you please let friends and acquaintances know so they can begin downloading the working installer that's now available.
After seeing so many spirited discussions on fansites, forums, and social media channels regarding which class everyone will be playing when Diablo III launches, we decided to pose the question to our own Diablo III development team.
Greetings, stranger! In just three days the official Diablo III launch events will take place in five retail locations across Europe. Head over to the Diablo III launch events website to discover the location of your nearest official event. A score of activities and prizes are in store for you, as well as Diablo III developers who will be on-site to sign your copy of the game.
As we move ever closer to the elusive May 15 launch date, we have some additional details to share on what to expect, how to prepare, and when you’ll be able to begin installing and playing.