It seems that Diablo 3 is slowly considered “old iron” by Blizzard. At least, people are already referring to Diablo 3 as a “Classic Game”.
Diablo 3 is no longer brand new, after all, the release was 7 years ago, but the game is still enjoyed and regularly receives small updates. So it would be too early to dismiss Diablo 3 as an “outdated game” – or would it?
Apparently so. At least, that’s what a new job posting at Blizzard seems to suggest.
What is the job posting about? Blizzard is looking for a “Senior Software Engineer” who will primarily work on “Classic Games”, meaning older Blizzard games. He is supposed to help ensure that these old games still function on modern hardware and are suitable for the future. The list includes games like the first Starcraft, Warcraft III – but also Diablo 3.
The Software Engineer is supposed to create and implement features that make the games more stable, so they can still be played in the future.
What does this mean for Diablo 3? Although Diablo 3 is included in the announcement, the game is likely not yet considered completely outdated. After all, the 18th Season is currently running, and there are still battles for the top spots in the rankings. Although no “new” content is expected, hope is growing for the successor Diablo 4. Fans have been wishing for it for several years, and it could be happening soon.
Announcement at BlizzCon 2019? The most likely date for an announcement of “Diablo 4” is BlizzCon 2019, so early November. After the huge uproar last year when “Diablo Immortal” was revealed as the next big thing, fans are still tense. However, the developers reassured back then and explained that they are still working on “other Diablo projects”. The big reveal should not take long to wait for.
Recently, the rumors were further fueled by the official BlizzCon 2019 poster.
