Shockingly, Blizzard has 'plans beyond' Diablo III

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Aug 12th 2008 at 8:00PM }

We rather like trilogies. Not only are they narratively neat, allowing us to indulge in our favorite characters and universes just long enough, but they bring things to a close before the roman numerals get all complicated with incomprehensible Vs an Ms and stuff. Letters for counting? Ridiculous!

Despite this bothersome mental hurdle, developer Blizzard remains unrepentant when delving into the rich fantasy world it has crafted for Diablo. While the upcoming, artistically controversial three-I'd installment brings the trilogy's story of demonic overlords and highly uncomfortable facial jewelry to an end, it'll leave the portal open for future games, lead designer Jay Wilson tells MTV Multiplayer. "We're not saying this is the end of the 'Diablo' universe, but we are trying to bring this storyline to a close," says Wilson. "It's not just 'Diablo III' - we've got plans beyond."

Oh, and don't even bother submitting "World of Diablo." The commenter above you already did.

Tags: Blizzard, Diablo, Diablo-3, Diablo-iii, Trilogy, World-of-Diablo

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Jon2309 @ Aug 12th 2008 8:03PM

World of Diablo.

Sly @ Aug 12th 2008 8:07PM

Jerk.

arhain @ Aug 12th 2008 8:18PM

haven't laughed so hard in a while

rTwelve [xbl:chilblane] @ Aug 12th 2008 9:53PM

Wait, is there not a paradox here?

The Doctor @ Aug 13th 2008 5:59PM

Diablo of Warcraft.

Dovi @ Aug 12th 2008 8:19PM

World of DiabloCraft

CelestKixy @ Aug 12th 2008 8:21PM

World of Diablo.

mismajor99 @ Aug 12th 2008 8:25PM

*hear..

mismajor99 @ Aug 12th 2008 8:23PM

good stuff to here

Schmobu @ Aug 12th 2008 8:24PM

Sanctuary in World of Warcraft, Que!

Neebs @ Aug 12th 2008 8:31PM

Like making money, I'd say.

carg0 @ Aug 12th 2008 8:38PM

"We're not saying this is the end of the 'Diablo' universe..."

uhhh...you're god damn right it better not be the end of the Diablo universe

Ghen @ Aug 13th 2008 7:45AM

Like we expected them to do anything else?

Maverick Saturn @ Aug 12th 2008 8:43PM

I think I know whats planned, expansion packs of course, and then a change of name for the Diablo games, naming it Diablo makes it too restrictive, as all focus is on....well...diablo :S Would seem a tad stupid having a Diablo game with another creature as the boss instead of Diablo and Diablo can't keep reviving like this, I'll get retarded, people will begin to think, 'If I bloody killed Diablo 3 times already and hes coming back a fourth time, I might as well have skipped playing all those games up to Diablo 4', I mean poor Diablo, to get pwned not once, not twice, not three times, but 4+??? People will definatly start loosing thier respect for the underworld.

'Whats that? Diablo the hellraiser and demon of terror and chaos is on the verge of destroying the owrld again? No worries there mate, I've killed it 3 times already, gimme another beer and I'll go kill him again for ya after'

Blazur @ Aug 12th 2008 9:03PM

World of Guitar Hero.

Averna @ Aug 12th 2008 10:07PM

Guitar Hero: Diablo

Dont rule it out! This is Activision/Blizzard we are talking about..

friarpop @ Aug 25th 2008 12:32PM

Diablo IV : Dupe Master

Alexisonfire @ Aug 12th 2008 9:20PM

Rock N' Roll Racing 2

Lukeyo @ Aug 12th 2008 9:50PM

World of Pokémon.

Now that would be something.

FSK405K @ Aug 12th 2008 9:51PM

World of Starcraft: Revenge of the Diablo King

Ihavepants @ Aug 12th 2008 10:10PM

I'd play it twice.

drun @ Aug 12th 2008 10:21PM

World of DiabloCraft: Wrath of the Cow King

WiiFTW @ Aug 12th 2008 10:49PM

King Diablo: The Movie: The Game

Sora @ Aug 13th 2008 12:18AM

World of Grand Theft Mario Kart.

MrSpaceCowboy @ Aug 13th 2008 12:29AM

Hello Diablo - Island Adventure

FSK405K @ Aug 13th 2008 3:28AM

Good for casuals, hardcores, and obsessive anime freaks.

snarfoogle @ Aug 13th 2008 12:44AM

Metal Gear Diablo

Foetoid @ Aug 13th 2008 1:56AM

Mario and Diablo at the Olympic Games.

Wiinterfang @ Aug 13th 2008 2:15AM

World of Diablo: Cash Cow edition.

Makeseven @ Aug 13th 2008 2:37AM

diablo 3

..er.....uh.

Blank-Mage @ Aug 13th 2008 3:15AM

Diablo: Rainbow Paradise.

In unrelated news, Blizzard "likes making t3h monies."

Zertoss @ Aug 13th 2008 9:12AM

Diablo: Wrath of the Cow King

MrTyzik @ Aug 13th 2008 1:21PM

Mephisto, Mephisto II, Mephisto III, Baal, Baal II, Baal III

Seriously though, I thought they already ended the story line (or should with an expansion or something). From Blizzard's Diablo III website, "seeking clues to defeat new stirrings of evil," sounds like a new story to me. This should be Mephisto I, not Diablo III.