Diablo 4 is already Blizzard’s fastest-selling game ever

Blizzard has announced that Diablo 4, which officially launched today, is the studio’s best-selling title of all time.

The game recorded the highest pre-release unit sales on both consoles and PC.

In the four days since Early Access began on June 1, Diablo 4 has been played for 93 million hours, or over 10,000 years, which is the equivalent of playing 24 hours a day since the beginning of human civilization. .

“This is a time that the Diablo 4 team has been building for years,” said Rod Fergusson, Diablo General Manager. “We are very proud to offer players the richest story ever told in a Diablo game.

“Since the game was first announced in 2019, the support of millions of players around the world propelled us towards this release of our dark vision of Sanctuary. Hail Lilith, Blessed Mother.”

Set 50 years after the events of Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls, the game begins with the summoning of Lilith back to the mortal realm. The lands have been infested with horrible creatures and only you can face the threat of chaos.

The game features an expansive overworld that you can explore as one of five classes, and you can choose how you want to progress and develop your skills. The land of Sanctuary is diverse, featuring different biomes and demon beasts in five regions and over 120 dungeons. There are also dozens of side quests.

After completing the main story, you can explore endgame activities to further your adventures and become even more powerful. You can participate in the regularly occurring Helltide, delve deeper into Nightmare Dungeons, use the updated Paragon Board system, accept rewards in Whispers of the Dead, and battle other players in Fields of Hatred, which offer designated arenas to fight other players.

It doesn’t end there, as multiple seasons and expansions bringing new gameplay features, quest lines, characters, challenges, and legendary loot are on the way.

If you’re just getting started with the game, our Diablo 4 Beginner’s Guide has plenty of information on builds, maps, and tips. Give it a read.