Blizzard has just announced that Diablo 3 is coming to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on September 3, 2013. The console version of Blizzard’s 2012 hack and slash will cost $US59.99, and features a new user interface better suited to consoles, while including every update released for the PC version of the game.
More interestingly, the game will also feature local split-screen co-op, along with online multiplayer. Parties can be a mix of both local and online players. More details in the press release below:
IRVINE, Calif. — June 6, 2013 — A new legion of heroes will soon rise up and take a stand against the Lord of Terror. On September 3, Diablo® III will make its console debut on the Sony PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft in the U.S., Canada, Spanish-speaking Latin America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
In preparation for the upcoming launch, select retailers in these regions are now taking preorders for the PS3™ and Xbox 360 versions of the game, which will be available at a suggested retail price of $US59.99. Both console versions of Diablo III will be fully localised in English, German, French, Latin American Spanish, European Spanish, Russian, Italian, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Further release details, including retail availability in Brazil, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia, will be announced at a later date.
The console versions of Diablo III have been custom-tailored for gamepad-driven action, with a dynamic camera perspective that puts your hero front and centre, as well as an all-new user interface and an intuitive control system that make vanquishing evil feel like second nature. Players can take on the vile denizens of the Burning Hells alone or in a party of up to four via same-screen local cooperative play or online over PlayStation® Network™ or the Xbox Live® online entertainment network from Microsoft. In addition, the game supports parties composed of both local and online players. Once gamers experience the rush of Diablo III’s unique brand of hack-and-slash gameplay from the comfort of their couch, Sanctuary will never be the same.
Players who preorder either console version of Diablo III will receive an exclusive in-game item: the Infernal Helm, which grants an experience point boost to any character who wears it, accelerating their progression as they rise in power. Certain retailers will also offer limited-edition preorder bonuses — check with your local retailer for further information.
“Playing Diablo III on a big screen with your friends brings a whole new level of intensity to the game, and with all of the control and interface adaptations we’ve made, it’s extremely fun to play on PS3™ and Xbox 360,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “In addition to the fine-tuning we’ve done for the console versions, we’re also including major content and design updates we’ve made to the PC version over the past year, so players can expect an epic Diablo gaming experience when the PS3™ and Xbox 360 versions launch in September.”
You can take a gander at the box art below.
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7 responses to “Diablo 3 To Hit Xbox 360 And PlayStation 3 On September 3”
I’ll be quite intrigued to see if this is actually a success or not… The expectation should say no it won’t, Blizzard burnt their reputation bad amongst gamers recently… But the reality will probably be 3 million sold in the first week, and no explanation as to why people made it another success… Probably a number of players who want to play D3 without the need for the always online.
Personally, I’ll hold out for the PS4 version if I was even going to buy it.
If i get it, it will be to enjoy the game lag free. Latency in a single player game still grinds my gears to no end
I still say this is going to be a definite success over the PC version – not just because of the online bullshit but just because the control scheme would suit it better.
One of the first things I said when I played it on my PC was that it was strangely suited to a gamepad.
Definitely looking forward to this.
Wait a second, so is this version going to require a constant online connection?
I am wondering the same thing. I don’t have an Xbox Gold membership, and probably won’t ever.
No, Offline play is possible, I believe it was confirmed when it was first announced…
From memory, the console version had basically all the annoying parts in the PC version removed.
If you’re able to use a mouse & keyboard with the PS3 version, it may just be worth grabbing…
I’m not as precious as the hardcore Diablo fans after dropping a 100 or so hours into the PC version. The game was fun. I’m actually pretty keen to try this on my home theatre system with my 95″ screen using the PS3. Couch gaming with a KB&M sucked. If blizzard could bolt on the controller support to the PC version that would be awesome, but I doubt that would happen anytime soon…
Oh, I kinda thought you woudl be restricted to the same screen. i mean if you are playign together is there any point in running off on your own? i’d be interested in the local co-op but I’d prefer just one big picture rather than a line down the middle.