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Published on 2023-02-23 10:24 PM
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Published on 2023-02-21 06:48 PM
Diablo 3 - Season 28 Rites of Sanctuary PreviewDiablo IV - Inside the Game - The World of Sanctuary
Blizzard has shared a video highlighting the creation of Sanctuary, providing a quick look into the design and development of the immersive world in Diablo IV.
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Published on 2023-02-19 06:26 PM
Mythic Dungeon International 2023 - Dragonflight Group A
Mythic Dungeon International is back for Dragonflight Season 1! Watch teams race through dungeons for a chance to qualify to the MDI 2023 Global Finals and earn the title of Mythic Dungeon Champion!
Mythic Dungeon International is back for Dragonflight Season 1! Watch teams race through dungeons for a chance to qualify to the MDI 2023 Global Finals and earn the title of Mythic Dungeon Champion!
- MDI 2023 - Dragonflight Trailer
- MDI 2023 - Viewer's Guide
- Dragonflight Group A - Day 1
- Dragonflight Group A - Day 2
- Dragonflight Group A - Day 3
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Published on 2023-02-18 07:47 PM
Diablo IV - Official Opening Cinematic
The opening cinematic for Diablo IV has been revealed at IGN Fan Fest!
Diablo IV - Open Beta Guide
The opening cinematic for Diablo IV has been revealed at IGN Fan Fest!
Diablo IV - Open Beta Guide
Gather around, wanderer. Your desire to combat Lilith’s legions in Diablo IV can be played out during our Open Beta and Early Access weekends—available on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Those who have pre-purchased Diablo IV will receive Early Access to the Open Beta from March 17–19. On the following weekend, the Open Beta will be available to everyone from March 24–26.
Open Beta Focus
During both the Open Beta and Early Access weekends, players will be able to intimately explore the early game of Diablo IV. This includes a first taste of the campaign via the Prologue and the entirety of Act 1. The first zone, Fractured Peaks, is yours to navigate as you please—stampede through the rugged landscape and cut down demons.
For the Open Beta and Early Access weekends, your character can only level up to Level 25, but you’re welcome to continue ripping through demons until the Open Beta ends. Make your mark on Sanctuary by clearing hellish hordes from dungeons, completing intriguing quests provided by the locals, and amassing powerful loot from fallen foes.
Simply put, this is your opportunity to combat the might of the Burning Hells prior to our June 6 release. With that said, the experience is not finalized and you may encounter performance issues, outages, and come across things that simply don’t work. After the Open Beta concludes, we’ll evaluate all feedback we’ve received and will make changes as needed. We look forward to you experiencing this small taste of what Diablo IV has to offer.
If you have not already pre-purchased a copy of Diablo IV for your platform of choice and want to get Early Access to the Open Beta, visit here.*
Early Access Beta Code Redemption
Do you have a Beta Early Access code** for Diablo IV? It’s time to redeem it! If you pre-purchased the game digitally, Early Access to the Open Beta will be automatically available on the platform you pre-purchased for—no further action is required of you. But for those with an Early Access code, instructions are listed below. More information on how to download the Beta will be available as the Beta draws near.
Redemption Instructions
Diablo IV Developer Update Livestream
Our developers are back to shed some light on Diablo IV in the first Developer Update livestream of 2023! On February 28 at 11:00 a.m. PST, join lead world designer Art Peshkov, lead systems designer Meng Song, and game director Joe Shely on the official Diablo Twitch and YouTube channels as they elaborate on the game’s Stronghold and Armor systems, and Open Beta details.
Following the livestream, we’ll post a recap blog highlighting details you won’t want to miss, along with a video on demand of the livestream for you to watch.
Inarius Premium Statue
“I am Sanctuary, and Sanctuary is I! You seek to fight the very world itself when you seek to stand against me.”
-Inarius
Invite the defender of Sanctuary into your home—get the defiant Diablo IV Inarius 26 in Premium Statue. This renegade angel will be available now from the Blizzard Gear Store.
Check Back for Updates
Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and we plan to bring the heat! As the Open Beta approaches, we’ll update this blog with additional details, providing an in-depth look at what to expect.
*Actual platform availability and launch date(s) of the Beta subject to change. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only. Internet connection required. Battle.net account required.
**Note that your Diablo IV Beta Early Access code can only be claimed once and is non-replaceable.
Open Beta Focus
During both the Open Beta and Early Access weekends, players will be able to intimately explore the early game of Diablo IV. This includes a first taste of the campaign via the Prologue and the entirety of Act 1. The first zone, Fractured Peaks, is yours to navigate as you please—stampede through the rugged landscape and cut down demons.
For the Open Beta and Early Access weekends, your character can only level up to Level 25, but you’re welcome to continue ripping through demons until the Open Beta ends. Make your mark on Sanctuary by clearing hellish hordes from dungeons, completing intriguing quests provided by the locals, and amassing powerful loot from fallen foes.
Simply put, this is your opportunity to combat the might of the Burning Hells prior to our June 6 release. With that said, the experience is not finalized and you may encounter performance issues, outages, and come across things that simply don’t work. After the Open Beta concludes, we’ll evaluate all feedback we’ve received and will make changes as needed. We look forward to you experiencing this small taste of what Diablo IV has to offer.
If you have not already pre-purchased a copy of Diablo IV for your platform of choice and want to get Early Access to the Open Beta, visit here.*
Early Access Beta Code Redemption
Do you have a Beta Early Access code** for Diablo IV? It’s time to redeem it! If you pre-purchased the game digitally, Early Access to the Open Beta will be automatically available on the platform you pre-purchased for—no further action is required of you. But for those with an Early Access code, instructions are listed below. More information on how to download the Beta will be available as the Beta draws near.
Redemption Instructions
- Go to diablo.com/beta and log in or create your Battle.net account.
- Enter your code and select your gaming platform and region (if applicable) from the drop-down menu.
- Be sure to check your selections before clicking the Redeem button.
- A success page will confirm that your code was valid and claimed to the account.
- For PC players, your account will be flagged for access right away.
- For console players, a platform-specific code to download the Beta will be emailed to the address associated with your Battle.net[/url] account closer to the start of Early Access.
Diablo IV Developer Update Livestream
Our developers are back to shed some light on Diablo IV in the first Developer Update livestream of 2023! On February 28 at 11:00 a.m. PST, join lead world designer Art Peshkov, lead systems designer Meng Song, and game director Joe Shely on the official Diablo Twitch and YouTube channels as they elaborate on the game’s Stronghold and Armor systems, and Open Beta details.
Following the livestream, we’ll post a recap blog highlighting details you won’t want to miss, along with a video on demand of the livestream for you to watch.
Inarius Premium Statue
“I am Sanctuary, and Sanctuary is I! You seek to fight the very world itself when you seek to stand against me.”
-Inarius
Invite the defender of Sanctuary into your home—get the defiant Diablo IV Inarius 26 in Premium Statue. This renegade angel will be available now from the Blizzard Gear Store.
Check Back for Updates
Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and we plan to bring the heat! As the Open Beta approaches, we’ll update this blog with additional details, providing an in-depth look at what to expect.
*Actual platform availability and launch date(s) of the Beta subject to change. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only. Internet connection required. Battle.net account required.
**Note that your Diablo IV Beta Early Access code can only be claimed once and is non-replaceable.
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Published on 2023-02-18 01:09 AM
Blizzard Q&A With Leadership about Return to Office
Game Developer has a nice summary of how Blizzard leadership responded to employee concerns about the return to office mandate.
Blizzard employees have been especially vocal on Twitter about the return to office change and how they felt they were treated by the Q&A.
WoW Hotfixes - February 17, 2023
Game Developer has a nice summary of how Blizzard leadership responded to employee concerns about the return to office mandate.
Blizzard employees have been especially vocal on Twitter about the return to office change and how they felt they were treated by the Q&A.
- Game Developer received confirmation from Blizzard that the Q&A happened and the comments were accurate.
- Mike Ybarra and other leadership took prescreened questions at a Q&A.
- Blizzard employees (including executives) are only receiving 58% of their profit-sharing bonus, despite a strong fourth quarter.
- Ybarra stated something to the effect of: "If you think that executives are making a lot of money and you aren't, you're living in a myth."
- QA and CS team members aren't highly paid, barely making a living wage at the lower end of job postings. This gets tougher for them when asked to being commuting in to the office again.
- Ybarra reportedly said something similar to "some of our disciplines are not long-term disciplines," in reference to those departments.
- When asked about the comment, Blizzard said "Roles at Blizzard have different compensation levels. We encourage and support people in lower-compensation roles to further develop skills and expertise that allow for greater opportunity and rewards for them."
- Ybarra said "At the end of the day we want people to be happy, and if decisions about about being happy don't align with where we're going, and you won't be happy, then you'll have to do what will make [you] happy."
- Employees interpreted that comment as suggesting that employees who do not like the return-to-office policy should leave.
WoW Hotfixes - February 17, 2023
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