Blizzard officially announces new title Diablo V with next-gen console support
Blizzard officially announced Diablo V at BlizzCon 2026. The next mainline entry in the series is currently in development, with a targeted release window set for Spring 2029. The official trailer has already accumulated 665,227 views.
🔹 Setting Breakthrough: This installment is set after the fall of Sanctuary. With the heroes defeated and the Lord of Terror ruling the world, players will explore what choices must be made to survive in the ruins. This marks a major shift in the series' narrative perspective.
🔹 Current Game Updates: Although the new title has been announced, Blizzard has made it clear that it will not abandon the current game in the short term. Here is the latest list of updates for Diablo IV and related hardware:
| Project Name | Current Progress/Release Date |
| Diablo IV New Class: Amazon | Expected in the first half of 2027 |
| "Hell's Legacy" Season | Officially launched yesterday (September 15) |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Version | Also released yesterday (September 15) |
Specific pricing and platform details for Diablo V have not yet been revealed. The development team plans to further explain the game's worldbuilding, class design, and overall design direction in the upcoming "Forging the Next Era" panel discussion.
