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Oh, Diablo 2, the game that’s been around since forever—like, 25 years! Can you believe it? Crazy, right? It’s the classic ARPG that turned a quarter of a century old on June 8, 2025. To mark the big day, Diablo’s official X account (yeah, that’s what we’re calling Twitter now, I guess) dropped a mysterious little nugget of a message.
Something like, “You think you’ve seen it all? Just wait for the chaos we’re about to unleash.” What does that even mean?! Naturally, fans started swirling around like a hive of bewildered bees, trying to crack the code. Chaos? Like, what chaos? New runewords? A fresh hero to play? Maybe extra Horadric cube tricks? Who knows! My mind went on a wild ride, picturing years and years of new Diablo 2 adventures. Just me?
So, here’s the scoop on what’s really happening in the dark corners of Diablo 2 territory—and it’s a twist you might not have guessed.
Okay, hear me out. Diablo 2: Resurrected is finally breaking into China. Surprise, right? But, is that the big news we were teased about all year? At the ChinaJoy expo on August 2, Blizzard teamed up with NetEase on stage to announce this biggie—a new version of Diablo 2: Resurrected aimed right at the Chinese market. Johanna Faries, Blizzard’s top honcho, hyped it up on LinkedIn, along with a trailer specially cooked up for China. As a side note, they’re hinting at Diablo 4 being on the way, too—stay tuned.
So, you might wonder, why did China have to wait this long? Well, there’s this thing about China’s unique censorship rules, especially with all the blood and, you know, gore inherent to Diablo 2. Seems the game needed a local publisher—NetEase, that is—to step in for Blizzard. Little bureaucratic dance there.
Now, expect a unique version of Diablo 2: Resurrected for China—not a twin to the one the rest of us have been playing since 2021. It won’t even mix with the standard version players are enjoying. So, no, there won’t be a sudden avalanche of Chinese players in the familiar multiplayer zones.
What’s fresh in this China release? Let me spill it. They’re going all out for the local crowd. Like, if you’re not a fan of pay-to-win, buckle up, because China doesn’t mind at all. They’ve rolled out tiered launch packages—yeah, you gotta love the variety.
The basic deal is 168 Yuan ($23 USD), bundled with a 30% boost in experience and magic find for 30 days. Fancy, right? The deluxe package clocks in at 278 Yuan ($40 USD), tacking on 9 bits and bobs like Rainbow Facets and some runes, on top of those nifty boosts.
The ultimate package? A cool 458 Yuan ($63 USD), packed with a baffling new set—”Glory of the Warlord”—consisting of a helmet, chest, gloves, belt, and boots. Equip ’em all, and boom! You get a level 10 Meditation aura, +1 to all skills, life leech boosts, and other perks. Toss in a few more Rainbow Facets, extended boosts to 90 days—even more bang for your buck.
But here’s a thought: As a die-hard Diablo 2 loyalist, I’m sorta raising an eyebrow at these pay-to-win loop-de-loops. The new set works great for the early stages, but the sheer grind of the game means you can snag similar loot in a day or so. Well, there you have it.
Oh, and this isn’t just about the gear. Pre-orders snag you a bonus stash tab, and there’s the option to grab three more—four in total! A little bitter pill to swallow for all the OG players elsewhere, who’ve been hollering for this since the remake hit the scene. But hey, it’s what’s happening.
Does this mean much for Diablo players in other parts of the world? Not really—well, besides proof that Blizzard’s tinkering with Diablo 2 is still a thing. I penned a piece not too long ago about Diablo 2: Resurrected needing a heartbeat—a call for Blizzard to embrace multiplayer mods to prolong its sparkle.
Then came the 25th-anniversary teaser at June’s end—promising yet-to-come chaos. Do I think China’s launch is the chaos they hinted at? Doubtful. But hey, mystery’s fun, right?
No solid evidence, just crossing fingers that Diablo 2: Resurrected’s arrival in China stirs up more serious chatter about the series’ future. Stay hopeful, adventurers!
