Diablo Immortal first on the App Store, Blizzard thanks

Diablo Immortal first on the App Store

Diablo Immortal is first in the ranking on the App Store, a sign of the great interest of gamers for the title, despite the difficulties of development and post-announcement problems. Blizzard took this opportunity to thank everyone who downloaded it.




"Immortality achieved. Thank you for making Diablo Immortal first on the App Store."

Of course we are talking about the initial success of the game and we need to check if it will be able to maintain it in the coming months, which then is the goal of every live service with reward boxes. Meanwhile, we can say that all the controversies of the past years have been overcome, that is, they have not greatly influenced the interest of the public, which so far has been very high.

Let's read the official description of Diablo Immortal, taken from Battle.net :

Evil persists

Set between the events of Diablo II: Lord of Destruction and Diablo III, Diablo Immortal throws you into a fragmented world that is trying to recover. With the Archangel Tyrael left for dead and the fragments of the Worldstone still tainting the earth, the fate of Sanctuary rests in the hands of the bravest adventurers. You will have to dedicate yourself completely to the cause in order not to bring humanity under the blows of the Flaming Hells.

Slaughter demons wherever you want

Slaughtering demons, obtaining powerful items and exploring infernal landscapes are key in Diablo Immortal, the new title in the Diablo saga. Available on Android / iOS and PC, experience typical Diablo gameplay wherever you are.

A Massive Multiplayer Experience

Hunting demons has become a common endeavor. Forge alliances with other players and work together to free Sanctuarium of evil in the first massively multiplayer action RPG in Diablo history.

An unreleased chapter in the Diablo saga

Blast your way into a new story and discover key events that took place in Sanctuarium between Diablo II: Lord of Destruction and Diablo III.

Choose from iconic classes

You choose how to play Diablo Immortal. You have six unique classes with signature moves to take out demons. Will you annihilate your enemies with an ax, vaporize them with arcane power, or hit them with a volley of darts from afar? The choice is yours.

Infinite Customization

Corpses won't be the only thing that accumulates as you battle the hordes of the underworld. By killing opponents you can amass tantalizing loot, such as legendary items that support new play styles and dramatically boost your stats. Mix and match different elements to your liking or search for armor sets that provide unique bonuses.

Adventurers in report

Sanctuarium will need the help of all adventurers to eliminate the invading demons. Pledge your allegiance by pre-registering for Diablo Immortal today, and if there are at least 30 million pre-registered players, we will unlock a cosmetic set forged by light and justice for all players: the Cosmetic Set from Horadrim.

Diablo Immortal is available for PC, Android systems and iOS systems. It is free-to-play, so you can access the game for free.

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Diablo Immortal Starter Guide: Classes, Gameplay and More

Diablo Immortal is out now on Android and iOS devices and in open beta on PC. The new game lets players fight against the legions of Hell, whether that's on your own or in raids of up to eight players. 

If you've played Diablo 3, Diablo Immortal will feel familiar. If you're new to the series, we'll walk you through everything you need to know toa> get started as you take on demons and other infernal beasts. 

How to Download Diablo Immortal

Diablo Immortal supports cross-play and cross-progression, which means you can play on PC while you're at home and then pick up and play on your phone when you're on the go. 

On a mobile device, just find Diablo Immortal in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download. If you want to download the PC open beta, you'll have a few extra steps.

1. Log into your account on the Battle.net app

2. Go to Games > All Games and select Diablo Immortal

3. Hit Install to begin the download

Note that, on mobile devices, you'll be asked to download additional assets after the initial download, though you'll be able to jump in and start the intro without the extra downloads. The full download requires about 12 GB of space.

If you want to play on both mobile and PC, you'll need to sign in with your Battle.net account. You'll be able to sign in by selecting the option in the top-left corner of the main menu.

A Battle.net account is required for cross-progression.

Screenshot Blizzard/CNETWhich Diablo Immortal Class should I play?

Diablo Immortal offers players their choice of six different classes. Your class determines how you'll play the game, including which abilities you can learn, which stats matter to your character, and most importantly what all that badass armor looks like by the end of the game. 

Once you start the game, your first step is choosing a class. Here's a quick breakdown of each class available at launch.

Barbarian: Buff, bulky bruisers, barbarians spend their time in the thick of battle, using their abilities to carve through enemies.

Crusader: Warriors of faith, crusaders wade into the frontlines with heavy armor and holy magic.

Demon Hunter: Nimble fighters, demon hunters use arrows, traps and high mobility to slay their foes from a distance.

Monk: Masters of fist and spirit, monks use a combination of dodges and abilities fueled with divine energy.

Necromancer: Magical summoners who can raise the dead and command them to fight, blurring the lines between life and death.

Wizard: Strong but squishy magic users who fight with a versatile arcane arsenal. 

You'll be able to change your class after you start the game, so you aren't locked into one specific class. Play around and see what feels fun to play -- whether that's a melee or ranged fighter, a physical fighter or a magical user, or an undead puppeteer. 

Customize your Diablo character

Once you choose your class, you'll have the option to select the way your character looks. You can choose from a few pre-generated options, or dive deep into the character creator to choose your skin tone, hair style, hair color, and a wide range of facial feature sliders. These customizations are purely cosmetic and don't affect your gameplay.

You can start with one of the default character appearances or customize your appearance.

Screenshot Blizzard/CNETDiablo Immortal gameplay basics

The Diablo games use a third-person isometric view, with players using movement, basic attacks and other abilities to mow down waves of hellish minions and demons. On mobile, you'll move by dragging a finger across a virtual joystick in the bottom left of the screen. Your attacks, abilities and other interactions (like picking up items and talking to other characters) are mapped out on the bottom right side of the screen. The core gameplay involves moving around a map and attacking enemies.

But if you want to take on the Lords of Hell, you'll need more than just moving and slashing. You'll need to make use of items and abilities to fight your way through the demonic legions.

Skills

Each class unlocks new skills as it levels up. You can equip up to three skills in addition to your basic attack and ultimate ability. The abilities you equip determine how your character fights, whether that's with aggressive leaps, wide swings or long-range blasts of damage. Try out different combinations of abilities to see what interactions you can find -- it's tempting to just use whichever skills you've most recently unlocked, but you may find fun combos by mixing and matching with older abilities.

As you unlock more skills, you can change the way your character plays.

Screenshot Blizzard/CNETEquipment

As you battle enemies, you'll find weapons and various types of armor that will increase your stats. All items have a score, which tells you relatively how strong that item is -- the higher the score, the bigger the boost to your power. Some items may also offer bonuses to different stats, allowing you to further customize your character. Want to tank more damage? Equip something that boosts your vitality. Want to avoid it in the first place? Stock up on dexterity boosts. You can spread the stats bonuses around or min-max to your heart's content.

Equipment will change your character's stats and appearance.

Screenshot Blizzard/CNETIs Diablo Immortal free to play?

The biggest difference between Diablo Immortal and its predecessors? Microtransactions. The game is free to play, but at various points in the game, you'll be prompted with the opportunity to trade money for in-game items. In fact, these microtransactions kept the game from releasing in Belgium and the Netherlands because it didn't clear their anti-lootbox laws.

You don't need to pay to progress through the game, but those microtransactions are realistically necessary if you want to grind for the optimal endgame items and PvP. 

Diablo Immortal is out on Android, iOS and in open beta for PC.