Following the announcement of Diablo II Resurrected last week, a new comparison video has appeared, comparing the upcoming remake to the original 2000 game.
Thanks to the YouTube channel ‘Candyland’, this video compares the footage of Blizzard’s newly released BlizzCon 2021 game trailer with the same scenes from the original Diablo II (with the Lord of Destruction expansion).
We’ve already found that the earlier footage released by Blizzard looks pretty good, and based on this comparison, the development team seems to have done a good job of improving the game’s footage in the brand new 3D graphics engine with new sprites, while we retain them. the overall art style of the original game.
Diablo II: Risen take the 2D sprite-based classic and bring it to the present with full 3D physical rendering, dynamic lighting, revamped animations and game effects – all stunningly rendered in 4K resolution.† All 27 minutes of the game’s classic movies, which describe the journey of the mysterious Dark Wanderer, are shot from the ground for shots. The nightmare sounds of Sanctuary and the memorable soundtrack have also been newly encouraged to support Dolby 7.1 surround sound. By increasing the audio and visual capabilities of the game, Diablo II: Risen will showcase the depth of gameplay and distinctive designs that continue to entertain players around the world to this day.
“Diablo II was a crucial game for Blizzard and millions of players around the world. With Diablo II: Resurrected, we are excited to bring this classic back to the PC and also to consoles – with crossover on supported platforms – so players can relive their memories, or experience Diablo II’s timeless gameplay for the first time. of choice, ”said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment, with the announcement of Diablo II Resurrected last week. “With the new high-resolution audio and video in Diablo II: Resurrected, the game today is just as enjoyable and captivating as it was twenty years ago.”
Diablo II Resurrected will be released later this year on PC, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Those interested can register via Diablo2.com for the technical alpha of the game.