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Diablo V starts with Sanctuary already lost

Diablo V starts with Sanctuary already lost. The heroes are gone and Diablo has won, so you play the Heir to Westmarch. Demon Hunter, Monk and a new Plague Knight, with Diablo 2 runewords back. Spring 2029, revealed on the series' thirtieth anniversary
  • The heroes are gone and Diablo has won, so you play the Heir to Westmarch
  • Demon Hunter, Monk and a new Plague Knight, with Diablo 2 runewords back
  • Spring 2029, revealed on the series' thirtieth anniversary

Reported by Blizzard, BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony. We are repeating their reporting rather than claiming it.

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