Torchlight 3 was originally supposed to be released as Torchlight Frontiers and feature more MMO elements. There were to be public towns and hubs where players could meet and invite each other to groups. However, the gameplay was still intended to combine a Diablo-like ARPG with various classes and colorful humor alongside quirky pets. In 2020, it was announced that they would return to their roots and release a classic Torchlight with a story in acts, a linear progression system, and without an in-game store. The release on Steam took place on October 13, 2020.
