Blizzard Announces Diablo V for Spring 2029 Release

Blizzard Entertainment announced Diablo V at its BlizzCon 2026 convention, revealing a post-apocalyptic sequel set for a Spring 2029 release. The announcement, made during the opening ceremony on September 12, 2026, marks a significant shift for the franchise, moving from the ongoing live service of Diablo IV to a full-fledged sequel. The game is set approximately a century after the events of Diablo IV, in a world where the titular demon lord has already conquered Sanctuary. "The heroes are gone, Sanctuary has fallen, and Diablo has won," said Diablo IV director Joe Shely. "For the first time, you won't be fighting to stop Diablo from taking Sanctuary. You'll enter a world where he already has." During a follow-up panel, Blizzard revealed the first three confirmed classes for Diablo V: the returning Demon Hunter and Monk, and the all-new Plague Knight. Game Director Joe Shely described the Plague Knight as a "heavily armored class" and a "walking death" that spreads disease and consumes it for power. Shely also announced that "Diablo V is going to launch with more classes than ever before," clarifying it will have the largest class roster in the series' history.