The Australia and New Zealand branch of Blizzard is going all out for the long-awaited release ofDiablo 4, and the denizens of Sydney may come across a curious promo over the course of the day. It’s not often that a new mainline entry in theDiablofranchise comes out, and it was all but certain that some of Blizzard’s employees would plan a way to mark the occasion in a unique way.WithDiablo 4’s official release timesalready known, all that’s left for fans to do is wait a little while longer. Those who are going to be waiting around in Sydney, specifically, may get a chance to have some unexpectedly creepy fun, as Blizzard ANZ has come up with an interesting promotional plan to celebrate the game’s launch.RELATED:Diablo 4: This Is Probably Why You Don’t Have the Ashava Mount TrophySpecifically,Diablo 4fans in Sydney may want to strap in, because the city is going to play host to the opening of a veritable portal to hell. Set up in Circular Quay, over Mary’s Underground, the showcase promises the appearance of Lilith herself and a gaggle of her cultists, who are going to use a special red beacon, demonic chanting, and an assortment of other hellish features to simulate the opening of a portal toDiablo’s version of Hell at 5 PM local time. According to Press Start, citizens of Sydney will have a chance to spot Lilith’s cultists at popular tourist hotspots, such as the Town Hall and Newtown.
Though the fact thatDiablo 4is a live-service gamedoesn’t appeal to some of the franchise’s hardcore fans, the slew of positive reviews and almost universal praise coming from the game’s early adopters are a clear signifier that Activision Blizzard’s done things right. At least, that is the case for the time being, asDiablo 4’s live service nature means that it’s a malleable and flexible experience, especially regarding its monetization systems.
Diablo Immortal’s aggressive monetization schemehas proven to be remarkably profitable for the publisher, and it’s difficult to imagine that Activision Blizzard would forego the new title’s potential earnings by wholly ignoring whatImmortalhas accomplished over a relatively short period of time.
Still, thereviews forDiablo 4are clear: it’s a great game as it currently stands and a true-to-form franchise follow-up that is all the more impressive when considering the initial fumbles of its immediate predecessor,Diablo 3. Nobody can tell how things will turn out in the long run, but fans have much to look forward to in the short term.
Diablo 4will be available on June 6 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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