Waiting for Diablo 4? Torchlight Infinite aims to fill the gap in May

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The Torchlight Infinite release date has been set, alongside a new hero reveal and the introduction of a brand-new crafting mechanic for the game’s first season in full release. The free Steam game launches just ahead of the upcoming Diablo 4 server slam beta test, meaning that, if you’re eager for even more loot once it ends, Torchlight Infinite is poised to fill that gap.

A crossover PC and mobile game, Torchlight Infinite perhaps bears more immediate comparison to the likes of Diablo Immortal, although the game’s producer explained that the developer plans to not sell gear or crafting materials for real money, and says he felt Blizzard struggled to correctly manage expectations around the release of Diablo’s mobile-friendly iteration.

Arriving alongside the full release on May 9 is a new season, titled Cube of Rapacity, and a new playable hero, Escapist Bing. Developer XD Games says this latest season is aimed at providing “a perfect entry point for those new to the game” with the full-scale release, while still offering plenty for pre-existing players to dig into.

New Torchlight Infinite hero Escapist Bing, meanwhile, is a Junkrat-style explosives expert who brings “a blinding barrage of bombs” to the battlefield. He’s not the only person with some new tricks, however, as existing hero Thea gets a new hero trait, Divine Realm, when the new season arrives.

So far, the reception to Torchlight Infinite on Steam has been largely positive, with player reviews trending upwards recently to reach a ratio of 85% positive over the last 30 days. While it might not offer quite the depth of Path of Exile, or the grimdark fantasy of Diablo 4, it seems like Torchlight Infinite might well be worth a look – especially if you’re stuck