Hell’s Gates Wide Open on Xbox Game Pass
Yo, gamers! Brace yourselves ’cause Diablo IV is crash-landing on Game Pass for both Console and PC starting March 28! Whether you’re a hardcore demon basher or just dipping your toes in the hellish waters of Diablo, we’ve got the deets you need. Let’s crack into the darkness and decode the secrets of Sanctuary, shall we?
Getting Set Up: Installation Ritual
Kick things off with the Xbox App on your PC, and make sure your Microsoft account is Game Pass-ready. Find Diablo IV, hit that Install button, and follow the steps to get Battle.net up and running. If you’re already in the Battle.net club, just link it to your Microsoft account, and you’re gold! Now, let the Diablo IV downloading commence!
The Dark Chronicle: Story and Lore
Newbies, fear not. Diablo IV’s story is a fresh hell, decades after Diablo III’s chaos, with a new squad of characters facing off against the most wicked chapter yet. No need to have battled through the earlier sagas to dive in here. Sanctuary’s your playground—a grim realm birthed by celestial and demonic forces aiming for a break from their eternal smackdown. You’ll start in a chilling landscape, uncovering the dark prophecy of Lilith, the Daughter of Hatred, whose comeback tour threatens all of Sanctuary. Get ready to thwart her vengeful plans and keep the world’s fate from tipping into doom.
Gameplay Grit: Slash, Cast, Conquer
Diablo IV dishes out classic isometric ARPG thrills, mixing beefy skills and legendary loot to fend off demonic nasties. With Sanctuary as your eerie backyard, explore procedurally generated dungeons, powering up with killer items and skills. Choose your path as a Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Rogue, or Sorcerer, and dive into a realm where you can slay monsters, conquer dungeons, or throw down in PvP Fields of Hatred. Team up or go solo, facing World Bosses or forging alliances in clans.
Rod Fergusson’s Combat Crash Course
- Barbarian: The weapon-wielding behemoth of Diablo IV. Get up close with dual weapons or crush foes with hefty two-handers, switching on the fly to keep the enemy guessing.
- Druid: Morph into werewolf or werebear forms, unleashing nature’s fury and spirit animal companions to terrify and tear through adversaries.
- Necromancer: Command the undead with a personal army of skeletons and a golem, bringing bone-chilling backup to every skirmish.
- Rogue: Master of melee and ranged combat, darting through battles with blades or arrows, making every hit count.
- Sorcerer: Wield the elements, scorching, freezing, or zapping foes, dominating the battlefield with raw magical power.
New to the chaos? Start in the Seasonal realm, trek through the story mode, then gear up for seasonal events packed with unique challenges and loot. Once you conquer the campaign, prep for Season 4 coming in May, where the saga continues.
