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Diablo 2: Resurrected release date revealed on Xbox/Bethesda E3 2021

Blizzard Entertainment showed off a bunch of gameplay, but also a fresh release date for its Diablo 2 remaster during E3.

TJ Denzer

June 13, 2021 10:58 AM

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Many a Diablo fan have been watching Diablo 2: Resurrected with giddy anticipation since the game was announced. We’ve seen a lot of previews and early hands-ons that suggest the game is shaping up to be quite the incredible return of the classic and beloved action RPG. One of the main things we’ve been waiting to learn is when it’s coming out. We finally have the answer. Diablo 2: Resurrected’s release date was announced during E3 2021.

Diablo 2: Resurrected release date

The Diablo 2: Resurrected release date was officially revealed in a new gameplay trailer during the Xbox Bethesda E3 2021 showcase on June 13, 2021. Not only did we get a new look at some refreshed cinematics in the game, but we also got a fresh look at gameplay and a launch date as well. The game is officially coming on September 23, 2021. Though it was shown on the Xbox Bethesda E3 2021 showcase, that release date applies to all platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Battle.net. You can see the new trailer below.

It was good to see even more of Diablo 2: Resurrected during E3 2021, and especially an official launch date on the game. We’ve gotten chances to play around with the game in the past during technical alphas and were impressed with it even then. Moreover, there are going to be more chances to play the game leading up to the game’s release in September as Blizzard aims to test out its multiplayer and other features.

With that in mind, stay tuned for more news and updates on Diablo 2: Resurrected as we get closer to that September release date. Be sure to check out our further E3 2021 coverage through the weekend as well.

TJ Denzer

Senior News Editor

TJ Denzer is a player and writer with a passion for games that has dominated a lifetime. He found his way to the Shacknews roster in late 2019 and has worked his way to Senior News Editor since. Between news coverage, he also aides notably in livestream projects like the indie game-focused Indie-licious, the Shacknews Stimulus Games, and the Shacknews Dump. You can reach him at tj.denzer@shacknews.com and also find him on Twitter @JohnnyChugs.