'Diablo 3' introduces new single-player mode in final season

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Diablo 3 is getting a new single-player mode in its next major update. While many fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Diablo 4, the latest entry in the franchise, Diablo 3 still has some surprises in store for its loyal players. 

The new single-player mode is called Solo Self-Found and it will be available on the Diablo 3 test server starting August 15. In this mode, players can enjoy the game’s Adventure Mode and Campaign without multiplayer features. The only exception is the Rebirth feature, which allows players to reset their characters and start over. Solo Self-Found mode will also have its own leaderboard, where players can compete with others who play the same way.

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Blizzard celebrates ‘Diablo’ anniversary by remaking the game in ‘Diablo 3’

Blizzard thought it would be best to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of the original Diablo game by remaking said game in Diablo 3. The game will land in the game through an anniversary update called “Darkening of Tristram.” This update introduces the graphics, gameplay, and style of the first game to Diablo 3. There will be a 16-level dungeon with four main bosses from Diablo. You will be limited to the 8-degree-of-freedom movement and the old-school filter to invoke the vibe of the original game. The update will be free when it comes out. Those who are in the Diablo 3 Public Test Realm server can play the game as early as next week.

Source: The Verge

Call in sick today, Diablo III is here

Blizzard sure knows when to time a huge product launch, right at the cusp of a long weekend! The much awaited demon-hunting action RPG Diablo 3 is out today which means fans of this franchise will likely want to take a sick day to indulge in the new and improved gameplay, character classes and online play offered by the new version. The last Diablo, Diablo II was released 12 years ago in 2000! That's quite a long drought for fans of the game. From the video teaser above, it looks like this game has been worth the wait.