Diablo Immortal Will Not Be Launching in All Regions
The announcement of Diablo Immortal was met with significant controversy when the mobile version of the iconic Blizzard RPG was first announced during BlizzCon 2018. The franchise had not seen a new main series game release since the launch of Diablo 3 five years prior and many fans were disappointed to see a mobile version announced instead of a Diablo 4 reveal. Now, with Diablo Immortal's worldwide launch just a few days away, a recent report shows that the controversial mobile game will not be launching in all regions.
Set to launch on June 2nd, Blizzard has been frequently sharing more information on Diablo Immortal in the weeks leading up to its release. Blizzard revealed during a Diablo Immortal-focused event last month that Immortal would also be releasing on PC with an open beta for the PC version starting on the same day as the mobile launch. Despite initial backlash, playtesters have reportedly been positive about the Diablo mobile game leading up to its release. Now, it appears Diablo Immortal's global release will be skipping Belgium and the Netherlands.
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A recent interview from Diablo Immortal executive producer Peiwen Yao confirms the highly-anticipated mobile game will not be releasing in Belgium or the Netherlands on launch due to laws in the countries regarding loot boxes. Both Belgium and the Netherlands uphold strict laws regarding loot boxes in video games with the countries' legal systems considering the random chance items as a form of gambling. The growing animosity of government bodies towards loot boxes has plagued other franchises as well with FIFA's Ultimate Team mode being a particular target.
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