Announced at BlizzCon 2026
Spring 2029 Blizzard Entertainment Action-RPG
Diablo V (Diablo 5) is the next main game in Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo series. It was announced at BlizzCon on September 12, 2026, and is due in spring 2029. Blizzard has not yet named platforms, a price or a beta.
Images: Blizzard Entertainment (concept art, not final)
What it’s about
The heroes have failed, Sanctuary has fallen and Diablo has won. For seven years the Lord of Terror has ruled from the throne of Westmarch, reshaping the world to his will. You are the Heir to Westmarch – on the run, mysteriously bound to Diablo and without a single safe town. Your only refuge is a caravan of survivors.
The road to release
Spring 2029 is roughly 28 months away, counting to early March 2029. Blizzard has not named an exact day.
Announcement September 12, 2026
Spring 2029 Release date →
Platforms: where things stand
All platforms and services →- PC (Windows) Partly known
- PlayStation 5 Not announced yet
- Xbox Series X|S Not announced yet
- Nintendo Switch 2 Not announced yet
- Steam Not announced yet
- Xbox Game Pass Not announced yet
- Mac Not announced yet
- Steam Deck Not announced yet
What’s new
What Diablo V does differently from its predecessors – based on everything Blizzard has shown so far.
01
A caravan instead of towns
Every town is gone. Your base is a train of wagons and survivors that travels with you and grows.
02
A world that keeps changing
Overworld and dungeons are procedural. When you return, terrain, landmarks, monsters and loot can differ.
03
Items in the spirit of Diablo II
Runes and runewords, sets, a grid inventory with large items and the belt slot return.
04
The Plague Knight
The first new class: heavily armored, spreads disease and consumes it for power.
05
Character and class kept apart
Who your Heir to Westmarch is no longer depends on your class – more freedom than in any Diablo before.
06
Solo or with friends
According to senior game director Joe Shely, all content is meant to be playable with friends.
Diablo 5 at a glance
What Blizzard has confirmed, what the developers said in interviews and what is still open. As of October 19, 2026
Announced
September 12, 2026, BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony
Officially confirmed
Release
Spring 2029 – no exact date yet
Officially confirmed
Developer
Blizzard Entertainment
Officially confirmed
Platforms
Not announced – PC and Battle.net are foundational, no full list yet
Not announced yet
System requirements
Not published
Not announced yet
Beta and tests
Not announced – sign-up for updates only
Not announced yet
Price, editions, pre-order
Not announced
Not announced yet
Classes
Three revealed: Demon Hunter, Monk, Plague Knight – more at launch than ever before
Officially confirmed
Setting
About 100 years after Diablo IV; Diablo has ruled Sanctuary for seven years
Developer statement
World
Procedural, changes whenever you return
Officially confirmed
Towns
None – a caravan replaces them
Officially confirmed
Items
Runes and runewords, sets, grid inventory
Officially confirmed
Multiplayer
Solo or in a group, all content playable with friends
Developer statement
Offline mode, crossplay
Not announced
Not announced yet
Next updates
Regular developer updates from 2027
Officially confirmed
The classes
All classes →
The story in chapters
Go to Story →
01
Diablo has won
The heroes failed and Sanctuary fell. For Diablo it is only a stepping stone to the Heavens.
02
The Heir to Westmarch
Your character – on the run and mysteriously bound to Diablo.
03
The Lord of Terror
Diablo is there from the first moment – a fully drawn character, neither redeemable nor misunderstood.
04
Three stories in one world
The world tells of the golden age, of Diablo’s takeover and of how he is reshaping Sanctuary.
05
Dread Commanders and cults
Corrupted humans rule in Diablo’s name and warp the land, each in their own way.
06
About 100 years after Diablo IV
When the game begins, Diablo has ruled the Western Continent for seven years.
Voices from the development team
“Diablo V is going to launch with more classes than ever before. And I don’t just mean more classes than another Diablo game at ship. I mean more classes total.”
More on the page „Classes“ →
“Diablo is Diablo. He’s the Lord of Terror. He’s not redeemable. He’s not misunderstood.”
More on the page „Story“ →
“While Diablo V will continue to feature some DEX (moment-to-moment execution) mechanics, on balance the game will be an INT/STR game (planning and investment). We are designing to the core tenet of ARPGs that any challenge can be overcome with the right build.”
More on the page „Gameplay“ →
Official teaser
All trailers →
Diablo V – Official Teaser
The reveal teaser from the BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony: Westmarch is burning and Sanctuary belongs to Diablo.
Diablo 5 vs Diablo 4 at a glance
| Feature | Diablo IV | Diablo V |
|---|---|---|
| World | Open world with fixed regions | Procedural overworld and dungeons, changes when you return |
| Towns | Yes, e.g. Kyovashad | None, a caravan replaces them |
| Inventory | One slot per item | Grid returns, large items take more squares |
| Runewords | Yes, since Vessel of Hatred | Yes, Diablo II-style, part of crafting |
| Belt | No | Yes, returns |
| Classes at launch | Five: Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Rogue, Sorcerer | Three revealed, more than ever promised in total |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox; Switch 2 since September 15, 2026 | Not announced |
Concept art
Official images from Blizzard’s announcement – in development, not final. Click to enlarge.
All topics
Release
Classes
Gameplay
World & Story
Common misconceptions
Go to the rumor check →
Rumor
“Diablo 5 is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S”
Blizzard has not announced any console. Lists such as “PC, PS5, Xbox Series” have no basis in anything Blizzard said. Joe Shely only said to expect many platforms, as with Diablo IV.
False
“Diablo 5 is set centuries after Diablo IV”
It is about 100 years. Diablo IV director Brent Gibson says the same: “one hundred years after Diablo IV.” Diablo himself has ruled for only about seven years; there is no “centuries-long occupation.”
False
“Brent Gibson is the Diablo 5 director”
Gibson is the game director of Diablo IV. Diablo V is led by senior game director Joe Shely.
False
“Diablo 5 launches in spring 2026”
A typo in some reports. Blizzard says spring 2029; in spring 2026, Diablo V had not even been announced.
Frequently asked questions
When does Diablo 5 come out?
In spring 2029, according to Blizzard. There is no exact date yet (as of October 19, 2026).
Which platforms is Diablo 5 coming to?
Blizzard has not announced platforms yet. The studio calls PC and Battle.net foundational, but stresses that this is not a full platform announcement.
Is Diablo 5 an expansion for Diablo 4?
No, Diablo V is a standalone new game. According to Blizzard, Diablo IV will keep getting seasons as long as players stick around.
Which classes are in Diablo 5?
Three have been revealed so far: Demon Hunter, Monk and the new Plague Knight. Blizzard says there will be more classes at launch than in any Diablo before.
Is there a Diablo 5 beta?
No beta has been announced. So far the official website only lets you sign up for updates.
Can you pre-order Diablo 5?
No. Price, editions and pre-orders have not been announced.
What is Diablo 5 about?
Diablo has conquered Sanctuary and has ruled from Westmarch for seven years. You play the Heir to Westmarch, who shares a mysterious bond with Diablo. The story is set about 100 years after Diablo IV.
Is Diablo 5 coming to PS5 and Xbox?
That has not been announced (as of October 19, 2026). Reports about PS5 and Xbox did not come from Blizzard – see platforms for the status of each platform and the rumor check for false reports.
Is Diablo 5 coming to Steam?
Blizzard has not announced it, and there is no Steam store listing (as of October 19, 2026). Diablo IV arrived on Steam on October 17, 2023, a little over four months after launching on Battle.net.
Will Diablo 5 be on Game Pass?
There is no announcement (as of October 19, 2026). Diablo IV joined Game Pass in March 2024.
Can you play Diablo 5 offline?
Blizzard has not said whether Diablo V requires a constant internet connection; the team deferred the question. More under multiplayer.
Will Diablo 5 have crossplay?
Crossplay and shared progress across platforms have not been announced – as long as Blizzard names no platforms, this stays open.
Is Diablo 5 open world?
Diablo V uses a procedural world: overworld and dungeons are generated, and terrain, landmarks, monsters and rewards can change when you return. Details under gameplay.
Does Diablo 5 have a skill tree?
Blizzard has not shown how skills and progression work yet. According to senior game director Joe Shely, more complex systems are meant to arrive in the endgame. What is known about the classes is under classes.
Will Diablo 5 be available in German?
Blizzard has already published the announcement, the official website and the teaser in German. Which languages the game ships with has not been announced. German and English terms are collected in the glossary.
When will there be more Diablo 5 news?
Blizzard plans regular developer updates from 2027. We add new details here with a date.
