Blizzard Partners With GOG.COM to Release Diablo I in Two Different Forms!
by dredscythe - 5 years ago show comments
Blizzard and the Diablo team just dropped a classic Hell-ish bomb on us. They are announcing a partnership with GoG.com to re-release Diablo I in two different formats. Also, this marks the first time the game has been released in a digital format and DRM-free for the first time ever, exclusively on GOG.COM!
The Base Version:
Travelers looking for the authentic Diablo experience can play the game as it was in 1996, with period-appropriate 20 FPS SVGA graphics, and the ability to matchmake through the classic version of Blizzard’s Battle.net® online-gaming service.
The Blizzard/GoG.com Enhanced Version:
For those wanting something a bit more modern, Blizzard and GOG.COM have collaborated on an updated version of the game tuned for today’s gaming PCs, which includes out-of-the-box Windows 10 compatibility, a host of bug fixes and high-resolution support. Please note that this version cannot connect to Battle.net and only supports multiplayer via LAN and P2P connection.
The game is available now for $9.99 on GoG.com.
See below for all the official information and the Q&A section for more in-depth details.
On December 31, 1996, Diablo introduced the world to the dark, foreboding realm of Sanctuary. Heroes braved the depths below Tristram Cathedral to take on the Lord of Terror himself, kicking off an ongoing legacy in the world of action role-playing games. Today, players can once again explore this timeless Blizzard classic as it becomes available digitally and DRM-free for the first time ever, exclusively on GOG.COM!
Diablo has been lovingly preserved in its original form, featuring HD resolution support and compatibility fixes brought to you by the GOG team to ensure compatibility with modern PC operating systems. Play on your own or with friends via network or direct IP. Explore randomly generated rooms, corridors, traps, treasures, monsters, and stairways, all rendered in their original three-dimensional, SVGA enhanced graphics.
Ready to go back to where it all started? Diablo is available now direct from GOG.COM for $9.99!
FAQ
Q: What languages will Diablo be localized in?
A: Diablo is available in English only.
Q: Where do I go for customer support related to Diablo?
A: For payment, purchase, download, installation, patching, and troubleshooting, please contact GOG directly. For technical support for logging into Battle.net, please contact Blizzard Support.
Q: Why are there two versions of the game?
A: Diablo is available in its original, unchanged Battle.net-compatible version as well as a GOG-enhanced version.
Q: What is different between the Battle.net and GOG-enhanced versions of the game?
A: The original Battle.net version of the game is completely unchanged and allows players to connect to one another through Blizzard’s Battle.net online-gaming service.
The GOG-enhanced version offers several quality of life additions, including minor audio fixes, up-scaling support for resolution and refresh rate control, and compatibility fixes. Please note that this version cannot connect to Battle.net and only supports multiplayer via LAN and P2P connection.
Q: Is the GOG GALAXY client required to play Diablo?
A: While the GOG GALAXY client offers streamlined features for managing installations, it is not required to play Diablo.
Q: What are the system requirements for running Diablo?
A: The full list of system requirements is available on GOG.COM.
Q: Will Diablo be available on the Blizzard Battle.net App?
A: No, Diablo will not be available for sale or download through the Battle.net App.
Q: Is Diablo: Hellfire supported/coming to GOG.COM?
A: We have no plans to bring Diablo: Hellfire to GOG.COM at this time.
Q: Is Diablo II coming to GOG.COM?
A: Diablo II and Diablo II: Lord of Destruction are currently available for purchase digitally on the Battle.net Shop. We have no additional announcements at this time.
Q: Are other classic Blizzard games coming to GOG.COM?
A: Yes! We have announced that we’re partnering with GOG.COM to release Warcraft: Orcs and Humans and Warcraft II. We’ll reveal more information at a later date.
