Amid a flurry of rumors surrounding Diablo announcements at BlizzCon, the actual reveal went beyond all expectations: the release of Diablo 5 in 2029.
On September 12 local time, Blizzard unveiled various Diablo details during the BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony at the Anaheim Convention Center. In the new season, "Legacy of Hell," which confirms the return of Deckard Cain, players will explore waking nightmares. Here, they will discover locations such as Tristram Cathedral and the Worldstone Chamber, encountering Baal, Mephisto, and Diablo along their journey.
Until now, Mephisto was the only Prime Evil to make a direct appearance in Diablo 4. With the arrival of Baal and Diablo—the game's namesake—players can look forward to confronting the series' classic demons once again. Additionally, players will gain the option to choose which demon's power to embrace, while the Stone of Jordan is set to return. On September 15, when the season begins, the Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 will also launch.
The biggest surprise came at the end. A new trailer briefly revealed a world far more tragic than previously known, with demons and Sanctuary's humans hunting down angels. Following this, the logo for 'Diablo 5' appeared alongside a Spring 2029 release window. A figure presumed to be Diablo also made an appearance, raising anticipation for a showdown with Diablo, whose presence felt lacking in Diablo 4.
Diablo 4 was released on June 6, 2023. Since then, it has depicted a full-scale conflict with Mephisto across two expansions: Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred. As a result, Diablo 5 will meet fans as a brand-new title about 9 years after the fourth entry in terms of main numbered releases.
