The Co-Creator of Diablo is Working on a New Action RPG

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Even as gamers prepare for the impending release of Blizzard’s highly-anticipated Diablo 4 later this year, it now appears that the legendary franchise could face competition from one of its own as Diablo co-creator Erich Schaefer joins Moon Beast Productions to work on a new action RPG title. Following recent reveals providing details about the story and setting of Blizzard’s latest entry in the demon-filled franchise, players will be able to try it out for themselves later this month during Diablo 4’s open beta period.

Debuting on PC with 1997’s original Diablo, Blizzard’s action RPG franchise has gone on to develop a massive following of gamers addicted to the franchise’s satisfying gameplay loop of decimating demons and grabbing gear. Developed by Blizzard North, the series has experienced some dramatic highs and lows over the years as gamers have praised entries like 2000’s Diablo II while decrying titles like the franchise’s free-to-play mobile game Diablo Immortal. Following what some long-time franchise fans have seen as missteps in recent years, many gamers are hoping that Diablo 4 represents a return to form for the series when it releases later this year.

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According to a new report by VentureBeat, Diablo co-creator and long-time Blizzard North alum Erich Schaefer is joining developer Moon Beast Productions as chief creative officer where he will lead creative direction on the studio’s as-yet-unannounced action RPG game. Schaefer will be working alongside several other former Blizzard developers on the action RPG as they attempt to “revolutionize the genre.” In addition to being one of the co-creators of the Diablo franchise, Schaefer also helped