During BlizzConline, Blizzard officially withdrew the curtain Diablo II: Resurrected, after months of rumors. During the online event, developer Vicarious Visions revealed a number of changes that fans can expect from the original game. Although the team intends to keep the heart of the original version of Devil II, these new changes should make a global experience more enjoyable for both newcomers and long-time fans. The most important changes will take place in the form of visuals and sounds of the game, which are getting a substantial update. Players can expect to see new models, dynamic 3D lighting and movie updates.
Fortunately, players who want to go back to the old image will have the option to do so. A video showing the two visual options can be found in the embedded tweet below.
📜 ICONIC HD GAMEPLAY
My eyes are still tired of the horrors I’ve witnessed, but have the classic graphics and movies been updated now? Remastered audio? The terrors I saw then are clearer than ever. I fear for my soul. pic.twitter.com/9IjB5JRRT6
– Devil (@Diablo) February 20, 2021
Devil II: resurrected it will be released on both PC and consoles and players will be able to enjoy cross-progression. The game will also include the Lord of destruction expansion and support for PC modifications. Last but not least, the next remaster will offer a number of quality improvements over the original game. Players can look forward to updated online options, “a shared booking, an updated user interface and automatic gold collection.” There are also tools to make it easier for players to compare items with the ones they have equipped.
All in all, they look like strong improvements that will improve the game, without compromising the version that fans have known and loved over the years. Devil II has long been considered one of the most beloved dungeon trackers of all time, and its influence continues more than two decades after its initial launch. It remains to be seen whether he does or not Devil II: resurrected it may live up to the original, but it certainly looks promising.
Devil II: resurrected will be released later this year on PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X | S.
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