Blizzard senior director cites Diablo 2 Resurrected passion for Diablo 5 inspiration
At BlizzCon, Diablo 5 senior game director Joe Shely explained how player enthusiasm for the 2021 remaster provided modern inspiration for the upcoming sequel.
Remaster serves as fresh reference
Instead of studying the original game from twenty years ago, the development team used Diablo 2: Resurrected for ideas. Shely noted that having the remaster available allows the group to examine it through today's lens. This recent release offers a clearer view of what fans want in a modern setting.
Itemization system draws from past
The upcoming title will include features inspired by both Diablo 2 and its 2021 remaster version. Shely stated that the itemization system specifically benefits from looking at these earlier entries. The team found value in analyzing how the remaster handled game mechanics.
Fan response drives project success
Shely attributed the existence of the remaster to the continued passion of players for the first Diablo 2 game. He expressed happiness with the response the project received from the community. This support enabled Blizzard to proceed with using the game as a source of inspiration.
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