Diablo II: Resurrected gets Steam port and brand-new Warlock class

Diablo II: Resurrected

Blizzard Entertainment has announced a surprise Steam release for Diablo II: Resurrected alongside a brand-new class for the game – the Warlock.

The remastered version of the beloved action RPG is now available for Steam as Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition. The new Warlock class is available as paid DLC for owners of the game on other platforms.

Diablo II: Resurrected has been available for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5. Get our review here! Here’s a brief rundown on the new content:

  • Introducing the Warlock: A class whose power is forged in the fires of Hell, that is focused on demon summoning, binding and transformation to dominate the battlefield.
  • New Endgame Challenge: Earn consumables and choose which acts are Terrorized, cranking up difficulty and rewards to their peak. Conquering Terrorized Act bosses in Hell difficulty may unveil one of five mystical statues. Combine them to unlock a punishing new boss battle, the Colossal Ancients, designed to push your skills and builds to the next level.
  • Quality-of-Life Updates: Reign of the Warlock is enhanced with the addition of loot filters, advanced stash tabs, and an all-new Chronicle system to track your treasure-hunting legacy and gain new rewards after completion.

Here’s a rundown on the new Infernal Edition, the Warlock, plus some new trailers, gameplay, and an archive of today’s 30th anniversary broadcast:

The Genre-Defining Action RPG, Better than Ever

Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition includes the critically acclaimed remaster of Diablo II and its Lord of Destruction® expansion, together with the brand-new Reign of the Warlock DLC.

Journey through the Hell-scarred land of Sanctuary; faithfully preserved and enhanced with modern 3D graphics, remastered audio, and updated cinematics.

The included Reign of the Warlock DLC expands upon the Diablo II: Resurrected experience with the brand-new Warlock class, an overhauled endgame, fresh mechanics, and modern quality-of-life updates.

Eight Classes, Eight Players, Endless Replayability

Experience the story of a world ravaged by eternal conflict between the forces of Heaven and Hell. Obtain powerful items, master over 200 awe-inspiring skills across eight classes, and vanquish the minions of the Burning Hells in 8 player co-op. Dominate the leaderboards, then get a fresh start with seasonal ladder resets that introduce new challenges.

New Class – Warlock

The Warlock arrives in Diablo II: Resurrected, a master of shadow who turns the power of the Burning Hells against itself.

Command forbidden power through three unique paths:

  • Demon focuses on enslaving hellspawn and binding them into loyal, fearsome allies that fight at your command.
  • Eldritch channels searing mental magics into ordinary weapons, transforming them into conduits of devastating force.
  • Chaos unleashes the raw elements of Hell, fire and shadow allowing you to rain elemental destruction upon your enemies from afar.

New Challenges, New Builds 

Collect new Unique items, sets, and runewords to create powerful new builds for classic classes.

Take on expanded endgame challenges with Terror Zone updates, the Colossal Ancients fight, reworked enemy difficulty scaling, and new mechanics that reward strategy and class mastery.

Track your progress with the new Chronicle system, which shows all the items you’ve collected account-wide and rewards completionists with exclusive bonuses.

Refined, Not Reimagined 

Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition includes powerful quality-of-life updates without compromising Diablo II’s iconic feel. The new customizable Loot Filter reduces screen clutter, helping you identify the gear that matters most to you. Managing resources across characters is also easier than ever with updated Stash Tabs, including dedicated tabs for gems, materials, and runes for quick sorting.

Feeling nostalgic?  Switch freely between eras and experience Diablo II the way you remember.

Cross-Game Rewards 

Celebrate your journey through Sanctuary and beyond. Instantly unlock Kervek the Putrid Pet and the Forbidden Tethers Back Trophy in Diablo IV, giving your wanderer a touch of forbidden flair. You’ll also receive the Horadric Cube Housing Item in World of Warcraft, a timeless artifact to display proudly at your home in Azeroth.  

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