Blizzard Entertainment today announced that Diablo IV is now their fastest selling game ever.
Diablo IV may have only just launched for everyone on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS4, and Xbox One, but it’s already breaking some studio records. Not only did it break the record for highest pre-launch units sales ever for Blizzard, but it has also become the studio’s fastest-selling game of all time. Furthermore, since early access began on June 1, Diablo IV has already been played for 93 million hours, which is equivalent to over 10,000 years.
“This is a moment years in the making for the Diablo IV team,” said Rod Fergusson, general manager of Diablo. “We’re extremely proud to offer players the richest story ever told in a Diablo game. Players have a range of choices, including personal character customization, equipping personalized skills for battling horrific demons, or collecting Legendary loot to support your playstyle while discovering new ones. Since the game was first announced in 2019, the support from millions of players around the world drove us toward this release of our dark vision of Sanctuary. Hail Lilith, Blessed Mother.”
“Our vision at Blizzard is to create legendary experiences for all to share, and Diablo IV is an incredible realization of that vision,” said Mike Ybarra, President of Blizzard Entertainment. “With highly customizable gameplay, gripping storytelling, and plenty of options around how to engage with the world, this masterfully crafted expression of the Diablo universe is an outstanding example of what our talented development teams are capable of. Whether you’re a veteran of the series or diving into Sanctuary for the first time, we welcome players to the global launch of Diablo IV.”
Diablo IV picks up 50 years after Diablo III: Reaper of Souls and kicks off with the summoning of Lilith, Daughter of Hatred. Players take up the mantle of a Druid, Rogue, Sorcerer, Barbarian, or Necromancer to defeat Liltih and expel her corruption that has take root in Sanctuary. Inour review, we praised the game for maintaining the core gameplay of the franchise while combining the best elements of the previous games. Though the gameplay does get repetitive at times, the quality of the game’s story and character building help make up for it.
Diablo IV is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The game features cross-play across all platforms and supports up to four player co-op online for all platforms and two player couch co-op on consoles.
