Diablo IV Devs Lift the Lid on the Games Lore and Story

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The Diablo Series has a rich setting and lore that adds so much to the games and makes its world interesting. Tons of backstories, characters, and events make up the world of Sanctuary, and Diablo IV looks to be the biggest and most extensive addition to the game’s story we’ve seen.

Today, Blizzard has released their final developer video on Diablo IV, detailing the game’s characters, story, lore, and what players can look forward to in this darker story that expands the mythos and lore like never before.

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In a new video released today, players are given a more in-depth look at what to expect from the story of Diablo IV and how it will expand the world’s lore.

This time around, the developers want to go back to the darker roots of the series and have gone to great lengths to achieve that goal, starting with expanding on the lore of Sanctuary, the game’s setting, which came into existence thanks to the efforts of Lilith, the game’s antagonist, and the angel Inarius. On top of that, players can expect to meet new and some returning characters who will play a big part in the story, all of which have been created to be grounded and relatable in the context of the world of Diablo.

The world of Diablo IV also reflects this darker tone, taking place 50 years after the events of Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls, where Malthael, the Angel of Death, wiped out half of humanity.

Since then, it’s been a constant struggle for the people of Sanctuary. The world has become more deadly thanks to factions that have risen to power across Sanctuary, which players will interact with as they experience the story. Heroes of past games have