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[BZ 26] Diablo 5 Set for Spring 2029, Initial Details Revealed; New Class “Plague Knight” and More to Be Added (translated)
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Diablo 5 is expected to launch in spring 2029, still nearly three years away; BlizzCon 2026 first revealed the new class and initial setting, with the story beginning as Diablo conquers Sanctuary and the locals and souls are drawn into the Eternal Conflict. For now, the reveal sketches out what players are waiting for and the direction the world is set to take.
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【BZ 26】《暗黑破壞神 5》2029 年春季推出、公開初步內容 將加入全新職業「瘟疫騎士」等
Source: 巴哈姆特 GNN
Sakigarasu's Take
Putting it in the future backlog keeps an option open; it does not mean players owe this game a stretch of time they must complete. The early announcement gives anticipation a point to land on, but it currently offers players no near-term way to verify how it feels to play or how polished it is; for now, the costs of waiting and attention are still borne by the players.
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