

The open world of Sanctuary is richly detailed and foreboding – a fact that the game’s consistent stylistic refrains don’t let you forget. Diablo 4 kicked down the door to my imagination and now lives there rent-free, complete with the obligatory contingent of skulls and gargoyles. The game’s imposing art style bores into your skull with the inexorable regularity of a jackhammer. Rather, you step into the role of a character who is, despite their role as protagonist, undeniably limited and mortal.

The game’s plot, art style, and mechanics all skillfully converge on a single point: the conflict between dark and light, and the poor humans who get caught up in the cosmic mess. Even though Diablo IV's release date may have been prematurely revealed, fans will likely still want to watch the Game Awards for official announcements.Diablo 4’s commitment to the gothic is far more than purely superficial. Despite suffering multiple spoilers like this, the game is seemingly well set up to continue building hype toward its release, with plenty still left to show off, as well as the potential of a more open beta test sometime in the future. With Diablo IV's expected presence at The Game Awards, fans likely won't have to wait long to see if the leaked release date is confirmed. With a release date expected to be officially announced at The Game Awards, the title seems poised to show off more of what it has to offer going forward, even as hands-on previews of Diablo IV show promise. Fortunately, the game's developers seem to have learned their lesson to an extent, with previews (and leaks) giving promising looks at Diablo IV's gameplay and world. Diablo IV has been a long time coming for fans of the series - especially since the controversial release period of its predecessor, Diablo III, which suffered from major errors at launch.
