Blizzard Celebrates Diablo Anniversary With Warlock Class Across Multiple Titles and Steam Arrival for Diablo 2 Resurrected
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Blizzard announced during a 30th-anniversary stream that the Warlock class is coming to Diablo 4, Diablo Immortal, and a surprise new expansion for Diablo 2, while Diablo 2: Resurrected arrives on Steam.
The Diablo universe is getting a heavy dose of dark magic, as Blizzard used its recent thirtieth anniversary stream to announce the arrival of the Warlock class across nearly the entire modern franchise. According to reporting by Mark Warren at Rock Paper Shotgun, the Warlock is heading to Diablo 4 in the upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion on April 28, bringing a heavy metal aesthetic defined by chains, roaring flames, and turning the forces of Hell back against itself. Alongside the new class, the expansion introduces a narrative contrast with a returning Paladin class as players deal with Mephisto's latest machinations.
Remarkably, the classic era is also getting fresh attention, with Diablo 2 receiving its first new expansion in twenty five years. Titled Reign of the Warlock, this new content drop brings the class to the classic ARPG alongside modern quality of life updates and an overhauled endgame. For players looking to jump into the remaster, Diablo 2: Resurrected has finally made its way to Steam, though it still requires a Battle.net account and launcher to run. The Warlock class is truly taking over the ecosystem, landing in Diablo Immortal as well to trace a cohesive narrative arc for the magic user across different eras of the series.
For long-time fans and newer players alike, these updates show a concerted effort to breathe new life into legacy titles while expanding current live service offerings. Bringing a classic remaster to Steam lowers the barrier to entry for modern PC gamers who prefer to keep their libraries centralized, even with the required launcher linkage. As cross-platform accessibility and anniversary content roll out, the community has plenty of new reasons to dive back into the depths of Sanctuary.
Tags: Diablo, PC Gaming, Blizzard, Action RPG, Steam
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun