Blizzard Thanks Millions as Diablo Immortal Soars to Franchise History In Just 7 Days

Published 06/10/2022, 1:30 PM EDT

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It’s been just a few days since the release of the Diablo Immortal. But fans are showing immense love towards this game. So, the number of people who downloaded this game in the first week of the release has reached outstanding numbers, even shocking the makers.

The American game developer, Blizzard Entertainment, along with the Chinese internet tech company, NetEase, developed this MMO action role-playing game. It was initially a mobile exclusive, available only on Android and iOS. However, they later released a beta PC version.

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The game was available on downloading platforms like Play Store and App Store on June 2, 22. Just within a week, the game has reached the mark of over 10 million installations on devices, making it the biggest launch in the Diablo franchise’s history.

The developers later thanked the fans for their huge contribution. They tweeted on Diablo Immortal’s official Twitter, Shoutout to the heroes of Sanctuary. In just one week, Diablo Immortal is the biggest launch in franchise history. Thanks for slaying with us.

What is the Diablo Immortal about?

The plot of Diablo Immortal takes place five years after Diablo II but before Diablo III. The players start their journey in the in-game location, Wortham. Further, cultists and undead are the great threats to stop that the player needs to destroy the shards of the Worldstone.

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However, the best part about the game is that it is multiplayer. So, players can team up with their friends and other players. Further, this MMO game supports cross-platform, so players can play across different platforms. Also, it supports cross-progression, allowing players to save across different platforms.

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The game is free-to-play but that doesn’t mean players don’t have to spend real money. Diablo Immortal supports micro-transactions, allowing players to spend real currency on skins and various in-game items.

Fans react to Diablo’s great achievement

As soon as the developers shared the game reached over 10 million installations. Fans didn’t waste time sharing their thoughts about Diablo Immortal and its great achievement within a week of release.

The fans are split into halves as many fans liked the game but some didn’t appreciate the micro transactions in the game.

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Have you played Diablo Immortal? Let’s see if Diablo Immortal can become one of the best mobile games.

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Ripan Majumdar

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Ripan Majumdar is an F1 writer at Essentially Sports. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Science from West Bengal State University, Kolkata. Ripan is a massive Red Bull Racing and Sergio Perez fan, and has been following the sport for over the past few years.
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Pritam Priyedarshi