Diablo 2 Resurrected is now available for pre-download on all platforms. This way, you can optimally prepare for the release on September 23rd. MeinMMO tells you everything you need to know about the release.
At the time of writing (September 22), Diablo 2 Resurrected can be downloaded on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The PC, as the last platform, opened the preload last night.
On September 23 at 5:00 PM German time, it starts, simultaneously worldwide and on all platforms. You can immediately play with friends, but only on the same platform – Crossplay is not available for now.
To start the preload, you first need to pre-order Diablo 2 Resurrected. Afterwards, you will find an entry in your library on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch and can pre-load the game. On PC, you also need the Battle.net client.
The standard edition of Diablo 2 Resurrected costs 39.99 €. If you want the ‘Prime Evil Edition’ along with Diablo 3 with all DLCs and some cosmetics, it’ll cost you 59.99 €.
Diablo 2 Resurrected is only available in digital form; there are no physical versions. Some fans are unsure whether to buy the game. The team has already responded: This is what Blizzard says to everyone hesitating to buy Diablo 2 Resurrected due to the sexism scandal.
Depending on the platform, you should expect around 25-30 GB that you need to download.
More content after release – What additional content is coming?
This is what’s in Diablo 2 Resurrected: You get with the remaster everything that was in the original Diablo 2 – including the legendary expansion Lord of Destruction. At launch, you will have 7 playable characters/classes available.
Diablo 2 consists of 5 acts, in which you have to defeat a boss in each. Later, you can take on tougher versions of these enemies with the “Über-Bossen.” For the campaign alone, you should budget around 20 hours, depending on your playstyle.
The remaster offers all content from Diablo 2 in a new look, including revised cinematics. You can switch the graphics setting if you miss the feeling from the year 2000. You can find more about this in our hub: Diablo 2 Resurrected as a remaster – Everything you need to know about the release.
So it continues after release: Actually, Diablo 2 is already complete. However, we already know for sure that the “ladder” will be added later – that is, seasons in which you can compete with new characters against other players.
Major changes to gameplay are not directly planned, but developers are considering adopting a loot feature from Diablo 3. It is important, however, not to destroy the “spirit” of the game. It should still feel like Diablo 2.
Completely new content is also not ruled out, though it is still under discussion how exactly these can be implemented. The development team has already considered this:
