‘Diablo 5' and All the Big Announcements From BlizzCon 2026
- On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Blizzard Entertainment officially confirmed Diablo V is in development during the BlizzCon opening ceremony, targeting a Spring 2029 release window.
- Set roughly 100 years after Diablo IV, the sequel depicts a post-apocalyptic Sanctuary where Diablo has triumphed and humanity has been defeated, according to the official teaser.
- Expanding the franchise beyond gaming, Blizzard announced an animated Diablo series in development with Netflix, while revealing new playable classes including the Plague Knight.
- Some players criticized the announcement, expressing frustration over the lack of new Diablo IV expansions after former boss Rod Fergusson previously suggested annual releases.
- Despite the pivot toward a new StarCraft shooter eyeing 2030, Blizzard executives insisted Diablo IV will continue receiving ongoing seasonal support through development of the sequel.
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DIABLO V Breakdown: Timeline, Storyline, Classes, and More
Quick Take BlizzCon 2026 gave attendees a major surprise with Diablo V, which is the newest installment in the StarCraft franchise.Nerdist got the inside scoop with an early breakdown of what’s in store for this action-RPG.Diablo V is currently on track for a 2029 release. Alongside the reveal of the newest installment in the StarCraft franchise, the other big surprise of BlizzCon 2026 was Diablo V. On track for a 2029 release, Diablo V wil…
BlizzCon 2026 was held in Anaheim, California, on September 12-13, 2026, and was Blizzard's first major BlizzCon event in two years.
Blizzard presented the next main part of his cultically revered action role-playing series at his house fair BlizzCon 2026. Unlike the previous offshoots, "Diablo 5" only begins after the defeat of humanity: Hell has already decided to fight for Sanctuary. The game will be released in the spring of 2029.
SCIENCE & TECH: A Diablo 5 new class has already been revealed with the Plague Knight being ‘a walking death’ across the battlefield — while two returning classes have also been confirmed
Diablo 5 devs confirmed a new class for the game at BlizzCon 2026 The Plague Knight will spread and then consume disease across the battlefield to their advantage Two returning classes are already confirmed as well Three Diablo 5 classes have already been confirmed, and the developers behind the game have even shed light on a brand-new one coming to the game during the Diablo 5 — Forging the Next Era panel, which we watched at BlizzCon 2026 in A…
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