How does Diablo Immortal fit into the timeline of other Diablo games?
Diablo Immortal, the first mobile-focused entry in the franchise, is both a sequel and a prequel of sorts.
The massively multiplayer ARPG stays true to the hack-and-slash format that Diablo is known for. It is set in the same world of Sanctuary as every other game in the series.
The events of Diablo Immortal are set between Diablo II: Lord of Destruction and Diablo III. It takes place in the year 1270, with many of the game's plot points coming from the Eternal Conflict, a great war between Heaven and Hell.
The plot summary for Diablo Immortal given by the team at Blizzard Entertainment is as follows:
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The stories told in the mobile title could far surpass the current plot summary based on what Franchise General Manager Rod Ferguson has said. Years of content and lore are yet to come with the free-to-play game.
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In terms of the actual timeframe, Immortal is set around five years after the Diablo II: Lord of Destruction expansion. This means it takes place 15 years prior to the events of Diablo III.
For those who may be new to the Diablo franchise, here is a timeline of major events, the year they took place and what game they were set in:
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There is plenty more that could take place during Diablo Immortal. The developers have 15 years to hash out the game's events prior to those in Diablo III taking place. Expect a ton of additional storyline content in the future.
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