‘Diablo 4’ Confirms It Is Doing ‘Destiny 2’ Style Annual Expansions
Blizzard has confirmed that Diablo 4 will follow the same model as Destiny 2, with quarterly seasons and annual expansions, as they aim to build it into a live service game.
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Posted 9/6/2023, 1:37:09 PM
forbes.com
Relevant topic timeline:
Main topic: Destiny 2: The Final Shape and future updates
Key points:
1. Destiny 2: The Final Shape, the conclusion of the main Destiny story arc, will be released on February 27th, 2024.
2. The game will feature new Light powers, weapons, and gameplay mechanics, along with an amped-up story.
3. Bungie is committed to finishing the current phase, with new updates and enhancements, and is also planning to work on other projects beyond Destiny.
Diablo IV will receive annual expansions, with the development team already planning for the future and aiming to rectify the long gap between Diablo III and Diablo IV, according to Diablo franchise general manager Rod Fergusson.
Diablo 4 Season 2 is highly anticipated by the community as it is seen as a make-or-break moment for the game, with players hoping for a significant amount of new content to revive the declining player count and viewership.
The Final Shape, the latest expansion for Destiny 2, is set to launch on February 27th, featuring new campaign content, supers, and a new location, with post-release content being delivered in three episodes over 18 weeks, which differs from previous seasons as it requires an additional purchase.
Blizzard developers claim that it would take approximately 4 hours to reveal all the new content for Diablo 4's Season 2, but some fans remain skeptical due to declining player count.
Blizzard will hold two showcases to reveal the upcoming Season of Blood in Diablo 4, which is expected to be much bigger than previous seasons and will feature vampire-focused gameplay and new endgame activities.