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Blizzard unveiled the first three playable classes for Diablo V at the Forging the Next Era panel: the returning Demon Hunter and Monk, plus a brand-new Plague Knight, described as 'the embodiment of walking death.' Game Director Joe Shely said the sequel will launch with more classes than any previous Diablo game.
Blizzard confirmed Diablo V at the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony with a Spring 2029 release window, framing the sequel as the franchise's first game set in a world where Diablo has won and Sanctuary's heroes are gone. The 30-year-old franchise also picked up a Netflix animated series, an Amazon class pack for Diablo IV, and a Switch 2 port.
Nearly 1,900 Blizzard workers represented by the CWA have ratified contracts covering World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, QA and shared services, securing AI guardrails, layoff protections, remote and hybrid work benefits, and wage floors up to about $70,400 ahead of BlizzCon 2026.
