Diablo 2 is getting an official remaster with Resurrected, set to be released in 2021. In addition to the already known adjustments to the game, the developers have now announced a highlight for veterans: the transfer of old save files.
Can you continue playing your old save file? Yes, anyone who already owns Diablo 2 and has an old save file can continue playing it with Resurrected. Game Producer Matthew Cederquist revealed this in an interview (via IGN Middle East). He said:
Yes, you can keep your old save files. Back when we were working on [the remaster], we wondered if the old save files would work, so we kind of shoved them in there, and it worked!
So yes, your local single-player save files will be transferred.
Cederquist stated that it doesn’t matter how old the save file is and where you left off. You can continue right from where you stopped and still benefit from the improved graphics.
The Game Producer emphasized that the developers themselves were excited when the save file transfer worked.
This is particularly good news for veterans of the game. They benefit from the fact that Resurrected is a remaster and not a complete remake.
A remaster is technically based on the framework of the original game. It is visually improved and brings some optional quality-of-life features. That’s why save files can also be transferred.
A remake, on the other hand, would be a completely newly developed version of the original title.
Resurrected brings many graphical and “Quality of Life” changes
What does Resurrected offer? The remaster of Diablo 2 primarily provides numerous graphical adjustments. New additions include:
- Physically based 3D rendering
- Dynamic lighting
- Overhauled animations
- Improved spell effects
- Resolutions up to 4K are supported
- All cinematics (a total of 27 minutes) have been completely re-recorded
- The sounds and soundtrack have been revamped to support Dolby 7.1 surround sound
Gameplay-wise, the old feeling is supposed to be retained. There are some quality-of-life features like automatic gold collection, but these can also be manually disabled. Balance adjustments will also be made.
Are there completely new game contents? No, in Resurrected you will experience the already known Acts 1 to 4 from the original and Act 5 from Lord of Destruction.
Where can I learn more about Resurrected? We at MeinMMO have prepared a comprehensive overview of the remaster of Diablo 2. There you can learn more about the classes, contents, the alpha registration, and the release of the game:
Diablo 2: Resurrected as a remaster – Everything you need to know about the release
