Diablo 2 fans, rejoice! Blizzard hasn't forgotten about the game--they were just waiting for the big 30-year franchise anniversary to give players what they want.
Diablo 2 is a game about managing restrictions, and some of these will test the patience of newer gamers. When Diablo 2 Resurrected released in 2021, fans started asking for very specific quality-of-life improvements: Stash tabs so users could store up more items, loot filters to break up the monotony of finding useless gear, and even the ability to stack materials.
Popular Now: G.Skill replaces a $150 RAM kit now selling for $1,199, earning a customer for life in the processBlizzard is now introducing these major changes in a new paid update for Diablo 2 Resurrected. Announced in the big 30th anniversary Diablo stream, the new D2 expansion is called Reign of the Warlock, and for $25 it brings a new playable class and some of the most beneficial, player-positive changes to the game--things that Diablo 2 players have been wanting for decades.
New Diablo 2 Resurrected expansion Reign of the Warlock details
- Loot filter
- Stash tabs
- Built-in item tracker called the Chronicle that shows all the items you've collected, aka holy grail tracker
- Stackable materials
- 30+ new items including uniques, runewords, etc.
- Updated endgame content - Colossal ancients, new terror zones
Reign of the Warlock is bustling with new items and gear, too. Blizzard confirms that 30+ new items, including uniques, runewords, and more are included in the expansion. The devs showed off two items in the reveal, including a new ring called Opalvein that apparently unleashes a firestorm, and a helm called Hellwarden's Will that may cast Fist of Heavens or Blessed Hammer on strike.
There was mention of a new runeword called Void, which should unlock a special Warlock-related skill attack on hit.
The devs also indicate that this is the first of many new updates coming to Diablo 2 Resurrected, and we could see more paid D2 expansions in the future.
The expansion is out now on Battle.net and Steam, and costs $25.
Reign of the Warlock introduces powerful quality-of-life updates without compromising Diablo II's iconic feel.
The new customizable Loot Filter reduces screen clutter; helping you identify the gear that matters most to you.
Managing resources across characters is also easier than ever with updated Stash Tabs; including dedicated tabs for gems, materials, and runes for quick sorting.
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