The sales of the pre-launch versions of the game have already garnered a record high.
It’s its launch day and it’s official: Diablo IV has achieved the best opening of Blizzard Entertainment thanks to the sales of its early access. The company itself has confirmed it through Business Wire, where it is explained that pre-launch sales are the highest on both consoles and PC in the company’s history.
Thus, in the four days since Early Access began on June 1, Diablo IV “has been played for 93 million hoursor more than 10,000 years, the equivalent of playing 24 hours a day since the beginning of human civilization“, they explain in the statement.
The fires of Hell burn bright 🔥#DiabloIV is the fastest selling Blizzard game of all-time. pic.twitter.com/L4pdjVnWFE
— Devil (@Diablo) June 6, 2023
The launch of Diablo IV “It’s a moment that was brewing for years”, reveals Rod Fergusson, general manager of Diablo IV, who is already preparing two expansions. “We are very proud to offer players the richest story ever told in a Diablo game. Players have a variety of options, including personal character customization, equipping custom abilities to battle hideous demons, or collecting legendary loot to support their playstyle while discovering new ones..”
Mike Ybarra, President of Blizzard Entertainment, has also celebrated the successful launch of this game.”highly customizable with gripping storytelling and many options for how you interact with the world. Whether you’re a series veteran or diving into Sanctuary for the first time, we welcome players to the worldwide launch of Diablo IV.”.
Diablo IV is out now
Diablo IV is now available for all users of PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PCalthough some players are experiencing issues on PlayStation. Check out our in-progress Diablo IV review for all the details of Lilith’s return to Sanctuary in one of the biggest RPG adventures of the year.