Staff said thatDiablo IVhas an unannounced release date of June 6th 2023.
The script was ultimately overhauled the same year and the character cut from the story.
At that time, it was deemed inappropriate, and we went in a different direction.
Some employees who spoke to The Post were from Blizzard Albany.
The studio formerly known as Vicarious Visions was re-branded and began contributing to development on Diablo projects in 2021.
Last week, quality assurance staff at Blizzard Albanyvoted in favour of forming a union.
Publisher Activision Blizzard are currently the subject of a number oflegal actions,labour disputesand allegations ofworkplace harassment.
Some of these disputes relate specifically to alleged conditions within Activision Blizzard subsidiary Blizzard Entertainment.
Sources two days ago claimed thatDiablo IV’s release date would be revealedduring tonight’s The Game Awards.
We’re covering the showin a liveblog, if you want to find out if that’s true.
