The game only may have officially launched on Tuesday, but Diablo IV is already breaking records. Blizzard has revealed that Diablo IV is the company’s fastest-selling game ever since its early access launch on June 1.
In the five days since its early access launch, Diablo IV had been played for 93 million hours, which equates to over 10,000 years of time.
“This is a moment years in the making for the Diablo IV team,” said Rod Fergusson, general manager of Diablo said. “We’re extremely proud to offer players the richest story ever told in a Diablo game.”
“Our vision at Blizzard is to create legendary experiences for all to share, and Diablo IV is an incredible realization of that vision,” said Mike Ybarra, President of Blizzard Entertainment, in the company’s announcement. “With highly customizable gameplay, gripping storytelling, and plenty of options around how to engage with the world, this masterfully crafted expression of the Diablo universe is an outstanding example of what our talented development teams are capable of.”
Diablo IV is set 50 years after the events of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls. The game sees the summoning of Lilth back to the mortal realm of Sanctuary.
Diablo IV is available now for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
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