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Diablo Immortal delayed to 2022, controller support being considered

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Diablo Immortal, Blizzard's controversial mobile spin-off of the Diablo series, has been delayed until the first half of 2022. According to a blog post on Blizzard's website, the delay is necessary to implement changes based on feedback from the public alpha that took place in December 2020 and January 2021. The blog details a list of changes, though they seem to be fairly substantial, touching on PvE and PvP elements, core features and endgame content.

There is also a mention of controller support being worked on, though it's not officially confirmed. This development could be seen as a response to the initial controversy surrounding Diablo Immortal's announcement; hardcore Blizzard fans--mainly PC players, though also console players to some extent--didn't feel catered to and were offended that a new Diablo title was being released on mobile rather than where the fans are. Controller support being implemented into the mobile release would make future console or PC ports easier. It is worth pointing out, however, that those concerns have already been addressed with the announcement of Diablo IV.

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relauby said:
According to a blog post on Blizzard's website, the delay is necessary to implement changes based on feedback from the public alpha that took place in December 2020 and January 2021.
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Translated from corporate speak, it actually says: We're currently getting fucked over by a state suing us, we don't have time to work on this shit, fuck y'all.
 
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DarkCoffe64 said:
Translated from corporate speak, it actually says: We're currently getting fucked over by a state suing us, we don't have time to work on this shit, fuck y'all.
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That's exactly right, as all projects came to a screeching halt lately.
 
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as someone that love diablo on both pc and console this controller support I take it.
Also nah that not as easy as that sound since it require some classes rework to make them fun on controller, for example the necromancer don't play the same at all on pc and switch version of the game.
the ui is not the same at all.
that not impossible but will take time and waiting several month like that so they can make it sure, that better reason than waiting for a game announcement that never happen.
 
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For a brief second O through it was the Diablo 2 remake being delayed, and that would be a shame. The existence of this mobile thing had already left my mind.
Anyway, it is expected lots of delays from now on, they can't massacre their employees as hard as before.
 
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BitMasterPlus said:
That's assuming people actually want to play this lol
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I’m sure people will play it just like every other mobile game..for either a few minutes or maybe a few hours and than never touch the game again and promptly forget about it

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What kind of stupid idea is it to consider controller support? Really?
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What? Don’t you have a phone? It is a controller!
 
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Aheago said:
I’m sure people will play it just like every other mobile game..for either a few minutes or maybe a few hours and than never touch the game again and promptly forget about it

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What? Don’t you have a phone? It is a controller!
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Thanks for the reminder, J. Allen Brack lol
 

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