Diablo 4: Blizzard’s Fastest-Selling Game Ever with Over 93 Million Hours Played

Diablo 4 became the fastest selling game in Blizzard Entertainment’s history, breaking company records thanks to high pre-order numbers – yet to be revealed, that is. According to the company, the game has been played for more than 93 million hours, equivalent to more than 10,000 years in total, considering only the early access period on June 1 for users who purchased the Digital Deluxe and Ultimate edition. Diablo 4 was released to the public on June 5 for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 4 (PS4), Xbox One and PC (Battle.net).

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According to Blizzard president Mike Ybarra, the company aims to create “legendary experiences for everyone to share”, something that would be fulfilled by Diablo 4. He praised the game’s qualities such as its customizable gameplay, engaging narrative and number of options to interact with the world , which for the first time in the franchise offers an open world. “Whether you’re a series veteran or someone just diving into Sanctuary for the first time, we welcome the global launch of Diablo 4,” concludes the executive.

Diablo brand general manager Rod Fergusson said this is a moment that has been years in the making for the team. “We are extremely proud to offer players the richest story ever told in a Diablo game,” said Fergusson. He further commented that the game has already received millions of players since its announcement in 2019, and this support encouraged them to realize the dark vision of Sanctuary. “Hail Lilith, Blessed Mother,” he added.

Blizzard’s long-awaited role-playing game continues the story of Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls, 50 years after the events of the last title. Hatred’s daughter, Lilith, is summoned back to the mortal world of Sanctuary to seize the opportunity to conquer it after the forces of heaven and hell have been worn down by their last clashes. The player can create his hero among 5 classes: Barbarian, Necromancer, Druid, Renegade and Mage. The gameplay pits you against hordes of monsters as you level up and get better gear to get stronger.

The series became known not only for a fun campaign, but a huge amount of endgame content to keep playing and push your character boundaries. Diablo 4 specifically promises to bring new content in the format of seasons, similar to a game as a service. It is also possible to play in multiplayer with up to 4 friends online or 2 users on the same console, with crossplay and cross-progression support.

With information from Gematsu, Video Games Chronicle, BusinessWire