<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Diablo-4 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/diablo-4 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:57:19 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary with Fanta partnership with exclusive rewards for Forza Horizon 6, Halo, Call of Duty and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-celebrates-its-25th-anniversary-with-fanta-partnership-exclusive-rewards-for-forza-horizon-6-halo-call-of-duty-and-more xJ2t4KcuKq8wQZKKBgJZHY Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:57:19 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:21:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ "What happens if we turn this up to 11?" — how the Diablo 4 developers approached their own version of the Warlock ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/what-happens-if-we-turn-this-up-to-11-how-the-diablo-4-developers-approached-their-own-version-of-the-warlock 9vng4bkGqBWqEeoVoFsoTL Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:55:09 +0000 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:05:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Warlock is Diablo 4's "heavy metal" new class, but while you wait, you can play Paladin for free or earn some DOOM crossover cosmetics ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-warlock-is-diablo-4s-heavy-metal-new-class-but-while-you-wait-you-can-play-paladin-for-free-or-earn-some-doom-crossover-cosmetics NrFZSeGHGKx8wzKAipKF3U Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:46:16 +0000 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:57:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 developers chat War Plans, the overhaul of Skill Trees and the "Heaven and Hell" relationship between Warlock and Paladin ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-lord-of-hatred-interview-endgame 2ehDxDTc5EYzvUBCvrttac Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:56:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 players aren’t getting their Warlock rewards, and Blizzard is looking into it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-2-reign-of-the-warlock-rewards-are-missing-for-diablo-4-blizzard-is-investigating-the-issue-but-heres-what-you-can-do-in-the-meantime LJ3S5hKpsD9RBMdGF4UBgY Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:42:12 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:16:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 2 gets Warlock as the first new class in decades and shadow drops on Steam and Xbox Game Pass ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/diablo-2-diablo-4-warlock-steam B3DuqrNmK34SvVNoX68qW9 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:45:01 +0000 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:44:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lost on Diablo 4’s story? This recap gets you ready for Lord of Hatred ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/lost-on-diablo-4s-story-this-recap-gets-you-ready-for-lord-of-hatred JcohbPdkvnJF4LjYxLzpwS Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:05:00 +0000 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:53:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 drops its biggest skill check to all players soon — can you beat your friends? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-drops-its-biggest-skill-check-to-all-players-soon-can-you-beat-your-friends 4BUJDdD8D7fvsTzqy3HrA7 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:15:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 is in the best place it’s ever been — which is exactly why I’m worried for Lord of Hatred and its risks of overcomplication ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/diablo-4-is-in-the-best-place-its-ever-been-worried-for-lord-of-hatred 9SYBPCuohWWYuy4FufSMuT Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blizzard announces new Diablo IV merch in celebration of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred's reveal at The Game Awards — here's what they're selling ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/blizzard-announces-new-diablo-iv-merch 5jacvfBVt3Qtu7bqgscHcd Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:03:51 +0000 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:30:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 just dropped a triple shock — Paladin is one of TWO new classes AND the Horadric Cube returns with the Lord of Hatred expansion in April 2026 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo4-lord-of-hatred-paladin o4UcbLWZ49h2qA65LSDDi9 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:44:08 +0000 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:54:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 Season 11 arrives just hours after The Game Awards, fueling speculation among fans that Blizzard timed the launch as a deliberate strategy. But why? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/diablo-4-season-11-launches-right-after-the-game-awards-and-fans-think-its-no-coincidence 9NooRdFJptcH387zAUo3sh Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:07:53 +0000 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:56:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Loot 3.0 is Diablo 4’s "Judgment Day" — Blizzard’s massive overhaul could redefine the whole game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo4-season11-ptr Ld2fQ88RuLyQ2TWap4TkAR Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:07:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:50:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final hours of Blizzard’s Halloween sale offer big discounts on top titles — four games are up to 60% off — here’s what’s included ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/its-the-last-chance-to-grab-four-amazing-games-from-blizzards-spooktacular-sale-with-discounts-up-to-60-percent t4kfBvjiwzLiGTfYaKHfuK Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:51:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ StarCraft is BACK … in Diablo 4 — with limited time cosmetics ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/starcraft-is-back-in-diablo-4-with-limited-time-cosmetics QD3GR5qk4FCVVdKpXN9gqM Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:16:44 +0000 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We are ready to begin fighting for real change alongside our Diablo colleagues." Over 450 Microsoft-owned Blizzard Entertainment developers unionize. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/blizzard-entertainment-diablo-developers-unionize CNutBQxyeAcwwccWcZzQQX Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ After years of requests, Diablo 4’s Paladin might finally be on the horizon — here’s why fans think it’s happening ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-most-requested-class-could-be-on-way KKN9XMSeB8rCwumBGUa8D4 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 19:02:00 +0000 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:01:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo Lead Is Once Again Leaving Microsoft, After Previously Leaving Gears of War — “It’s Time To Step Away From Blizzard/Microsoft.” ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/rod-fergusson-leaving-blizzard-entertainment-august-2025 3FM82iXEQUMySQKtvNaabe Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:18:04 +0000 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:41:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4, one of Blizzard's best Xbox games, is now 64% off — a devilish Anti-Amazon Prime Day discount that's worth taking over Amazon's deals ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-anti-prime-day-deal-2025 mkwGAB3m9sgARGrM32dzbn Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 Season 9 Campfire — Overpower gets a massive nerf, and Blizzard addresses player feedback on the Reliquary ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-season-9-campfire-overpower-gets-a-massive-nerf-and-blizzard-addresses-player-feedback-on-the-reliquary G8XmD5NTV872ttLY6jzdwG Thu, 22 May 2025 20:43:58 +0000 Thu, 22 May 2025 20:47:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ The state of Diablo 4: Season 8 "Belial's Return" isn't fun, and increasingly spotlights how Blizzard should rethink its approach ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-season-8-belials-return-just-isnt-fun aH3t99tHyDmGvVpeYehcQQ Wed, 14 May 2025 12:01:50 +0000 Wed, 14 May 2025 13:18:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 gives you the chance to win a Mother's Day candle and express your love (or hatred) with "Mother's Judgement" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-mothers-judgement-event oaU5UMVBAgwvHLYKUE6PcY Thu, 08 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:27:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I do agree that Diablo 4 still has a lot of untapped potential," Diablo 4 developers discuss Season 8 themes, their evolving developer philosophy, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-do-agree-that-diablo-4-still-has-a-lot-of-untapped-potential-interview Sij3ojv6LgTiikNH5LkCpm Sat, 03 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ UPDATE: Diablo 4 Reliquary now fixed following issues at launch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/psa-diablo-4-new-battle-pass-is-broken-do-not-buy-the-reliquary QnjGgPNEpTUvNP6Hgqy54R Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:54:09 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The bosses will be more rewarding" — Diablo 4 Season 8 is a major overhaul to Boss Ladders, Season Journey, and Battle Pass ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-bosses-will-be-more-rewarding-diablo-4-season-8-be-a-major-overhaul-to-boss-ladders-season-journey-and-battle-pass uQ9nGP8c4myJKkZfzHkpMW Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:48:15 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 "Berserk" anime collaboration revealed in full — New info on themed cosmetics, items, and a launch date ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-berserk-anime-collaboration-revealed ZTwzZ266v5twVnpMw7MB49 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:45:37 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 is collaborating with Berserk, bringing Kentaro Miura's legendary manga series to the world of Sanctuary ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-just-teased-its-next-ip-collaboration EzcAde8mnV6rbdBzQDgoyM Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:31:06 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We're here for the long haul." Diablo manager confirms 10-year road map ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/were-here-for-the-long-haul-diablo-manager-confirms-10-year-road-map D3FuLhTcTqhTDzJ6NpuWa Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:54:36 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 fans react poorly to its roadmap reveal — for things Blizzard should've already learned from ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-fans-react-poorly-to-its-roadmap-reveal-for-reasons-i-would-have-thought-blizzard-had-already-learned-from QiGEMprcJsXVEscocRr6Pb Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:01:03 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 roadmap re-confirms an expansion for 2026, and it sure looks like there'll be a new class too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/diablo-4-2025-roadmap-expansion-new-class-2026 YZDNCjYYEYiWSiy3uFJWPc Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:41:27 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 Season 8 brings back a legendary boss from Diablo 3 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-season-8-brings-back-a-legendary-boss-from-diablo-3 TcRbttLYpigxDGqzQ6N7NL Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:38:02 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:35:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4's new goblins are a nod to Diablo 3—but why stop there? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4s-new-goblins-are-a-nod-to-diablo-3-but-why-stop-there ZaavrDSWW8Roci5aM7zsqS Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:52:43 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blizzard just casually announced when Diablo 4 will get its second expansion ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard-just-casually-announced-when-diablo-4-will-get-its-second-expansion qUqhdUrq2hHv3JCGN3P9jn Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:51:15 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:31:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I would have made different decisions than they made.” Diablo creator discusses the franchise's move to MMO-style in a recent interview ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-would-have-made-different-decisions-than-they-made-diablo-creator-discusses-the-franchises-move-to-mmo-style-in-a-recent-interview jpkypQF2gLAwpukYciu4Yo Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:47:26 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ "You’ve cheapened the entire experience” Diablo creator bemoans the current state of ARPGs and MMOs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/youve-cheapened-the-entire-experience-diablo-creator-bemoans-the-current-state-of-arpgs-and-mmos p53sztouJYpTfFxqxJ7bwS Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:20:52 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can play Diablo 4 and the expansion for free right now — but there's a catch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/you-can-play-diablo-4-and-the-expansion-for-free-right-now-but-theres-a-catch gqbbhLadZ7deFEurxY2CbZ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:56:49 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ As Path of Exile 2 thrives with a new audience, Diablo 4 doubles down on its casual appeal ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/as-path-of-exile-2-thrives-with-a-new-audience-diablo-4-doubles-down-on-its-casual-appeal J3WjrFvk4G46xdEKURyRKQ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:47:45 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:37:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Highlights from the Diablo 4 Developer Update: More loot and less backtracking ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/highlights-from-the-diablo-4-developer-update-more-loot-and-less-backtracking NSEMVyPtdTBq695yG7SqGF Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:44:13 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:37:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 has finally announced a start date for Season 7: Season of Witchcraft—and behold Dorian the Diablo Pigeon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-has-finally-announced-a-start-date-for-season-7-season-of-witchcraft-and-behold-dorian-the-diablo-pigeon 8DLvUHLmTfJh8adFADWiwH Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:58:39 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:37:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Elon Musk really wants you to think he's a pro gamer but the Path of Exile 2 community has receipts ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/elon-musk-really-wants-you-to-think-hes-a-pro-gamer-but-the-path-of-exile-2-community-has-receipts ZeRdyFWcTVV8hXkzYtwbwJ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:33:22 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:31:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Over 8 billion game hours were spent with Blizzard in 2024 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/8-34-billion-game-hours-were-spent-with-blizzard-in-2024 YfDZgLvBQ7LdCbjrX5MMqn Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:02:04 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:35:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 holiday event will give more rewards for expansion players ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-holiday-event-leaked-and-im-not-too-excited-yet eAFJSraGLPNjDtbQB9ZHkT Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:10:32 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:37:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fellow Diablo 2 snobs: Path of Exile 2 is the game we've been waiting for ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/fellow-diablo-2-snobs-path-of-exile-2-is-the-game-weve-been-waiting-for 7LP8vDcgisdRBjM79Lc9S4 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:03:16 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ As a Diablo fan, I'm rooting for the success of its strongest competitor: Path of Exile 2 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/a-diablo-fan-rooting-for-path-of-exile-2 qcW8JBnKZBtTDqsTVH3zVi Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:07:10 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:37:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 Season 7 will let us learn the powers of Witchcraft, and finally inflict a necessary evil (aka Spiritborn nerfs) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-season-7-will-let-us-learn-the-powers-of-witchcraft-and-finally-inflict-a-necessary-evil-aka-spiritborn-nerfs UnoivqqqaHZ4Jjvmk7knbJ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:49:51 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:38:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you haven't come back to Diablo 4 yet, Blizzard has just made it really easy for you to catch up and even try out the Spiritborn class for free ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/if-you-havent-come-back-to-diablo-4-yet-blizzard-has-just-made-it-really-easy-for-you-to-catch-up-and-even-try-out-the-spiritborn-class-for-free uXFPTCr86yjJeWi42Sdh65 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:51:18 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:38:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ "An awesome fight that we want to see return and is at the top of our list." The most controversial fight in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred could come back again — in the form of a new Tormented Boss ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo4-new-tormented-boss HnYr2NVbJiTyua3ueyri3o Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:52:31 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:39:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ You've heard of Trick or Treat, now get ready for Meat or Treat — no that's not a bad pickup line it's the Diablo 4 Halloween event ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/youve-heard-of-trick-or-treat-now-get-ready-for-meat-or-treat-no-thats-not-a-bad-pickup-line-its-the-diablo-4-halloween-event ZwW74xdbC4CFHbc6nG2JhQ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:10:34 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:39:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 latest patch drops TODAY and nerfs everyone's favorite build that's been breaking the game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-latest-patch-nerfs-everyones-favorite-build-amongst-some-other-much-needed-bug-fixes XmzFkdcjNbmSwatUf3s5m5 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:32:32 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:39:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred arrives on Nvidia Geforce Now today — but we still can't play on Xbox Cloud Gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-vessel-of-hatred-arrives-on-nvidia-geforce-now-today-while-we-still-cant-play-the-game-on-xbox-cloud-gaming CnfWDgghYka2ZPiLFAgm9e Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:53:32 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:39:30 +0000