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Diablo II: Resurrected announced for Switch, due out this year

Well look who's back...
by rawmeatcowboy
19 February 2021
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Blizzard had another surprise reveal for Switch owners during their BlizzCon Online presentation. Diablo II: Resurrected is coming to Switch sometime in 2021, and it's a remaster of the classic game. It'll include the Lord of Destruction as well, and allows for cross-platform save transfers. You can read full details below.

Diablo® II: Resurrected breathes new life into Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed ARPG and its expansion, Diablo® II: Lord of Destruction®, from beginning to end. Return to fight for Sanctuary and discover the fate of the mysterious Dark Wanderer rebuilt in all-new 3D graphics, brand-new cinematics, remastered audio… and the same classic Diablo® II gameplay you remember.

Return to Sanctuary

Begin your journey in the Rogue Encampment, sail to the desert haven of Lut Gholein, explore the lush jungles of Kurast, face the fiery, hellish landscape beyond the Pandemonium Fortress, and more. Enjoy the previously 2D world of Sanctuary recreated with 3D visuals and high definition sounds all the way up to glorious 4K (2160p) and 7.1 surround with remastered and re-recorded sounds to take advantage of PC capabilities. See how far Diablo II has evolved with the legacy toggle, for a before-and-after real-time comparison with the classic game with added support for modern screen resolutions and surround sound.

Diablo®’s Minions Grow Stronger

Obtain powerful items, master over 200 awe-inspiring skills across seven classes, and vanquish the minions of the Burning Hells in 8 player co-op over Battle.net®, Blizzard Entertainment’s free online gaming service. Dominate the leaderboards—and then get a fresh start with seasonal ladder resets.

Two Games in One

Diablo II: Resurrected includes all content from the four acts in Diablo II and the one act from its expansion, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. The expansion also comes with a host of new content including two additional playable classes, new items, runes and runewords, ethereal items, and more.

Keep Your Progress Wherever You Play

With the planned cross-progression feature, you will be able to access your characters and keep their progress wherever you play Diablo II: Resurrected. Bring your characters and loot across all supported platforms, and retain your level, quest progress, skills, and talent. Cross-progression requires a linked Battle.net account and separate Diablo II: Resurrected purchase for each supporting platform.

More Space for More Loot

Store all your hard-earned items in the new expanded personal stash. Then, use the shared stash tab to get the spoils of war in the hands of your other characters quickly and easily.

From Arreat to Westmarch

Find your way back to New Tristram 20 years since the Prime Evils were defeated with the Diablo Prime Evil Collection. This collection includes Diablo II: Resurrected, Diablo® III, the Reaper of Souls™ expansion which includes Act V, Adventure Mode and the Crusader class, and the Rise of the Necromancer pack, with the Necromancer class, and additional cosmetic items.

Expand Your Arsenal

Experience seasonal content with endless progression--how strong your character can be is up to you--and dominate the leaderboards. Step into the ultimate trial: endlessly new, completely randomized dungeons melded from the deadliest locales in Sanctuary. Delve as deep as you dare, fight against remixed enemies and horrifying rift bosses, and earn tremendous (even legendary) rewards.

Bend Hatred to Your Will

The Diablo® Prime Evil Collection also includes the Mephisto pet and the fearsome wings, Hatred’s Grasp, for Diablo III. Fight the denizens of the Burning Hells in style and be the envy of your party wherever you go.