Will We Ever See Crossplay in Diablo 3?

As one of the most popular action RPGs out there, Diablo 3 has been a staple of PC gaming for many years. With its release on Nintendo Switch in 2018, hopes were raised that we would finally see cross-platform play become a reality. However, Blizzard's official statement refuting crossplay claims seemed to dash those hopes.

'We love the idea of bringing our players together across platforms,' said Blizzard, 'but we do not have any plans to implement cross-platform gameplay for Diablo at this time.' It was a disappointing blow to fans who were eagerly anticipating the ability to play with friends across different platforms. But is it really the end of the road for crossplay in Diablo 3?

Not necessarily. In a 2018 interview with Business Insider, Blizzard's Mike Morhaime hinted that crossplay might not be as far-fetched as we thought. 'It's a question of when, not if,' he said, leaving many to wonder what the future holds.

The release of Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition on Nintendo Switch in 2018 also raised hopes that cross-platform play would become a reality. Unfortunately, this was not the case. While the game is backwards compatible with older generations of consoles, it does not support cross-gen play. This means that if your friend plays on an older console and you play on a newer one, you won't be able to join forces.

But what about the PS5 and Xbox Series X? Will we see crossplay become a reality on these new consoles? Unfortunately, Blizzard has been mum on the subject, leaving fans to speculate about when (or if) crossplay will become a possibility.

While it's unclear when or if Diablo 3 will get cross-platform support, one thing is certain - fans are eager for the day when they can play together across different platforms. Only time will tell if Blizzard will make good on their promise and deliver crossplay in the future.

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