This caused NetEase’s stocks to fall to $136 on June 20 from a six-month peak of $172.50 10 days earlier.

At the time of the original delay, NetEase claimed that it was a result of its need to enhance content. In spite of this, the new release plans went ahead as expected, despite concerns that the July 25 release date could change again. The delay is reported to be as the result of a social media post taken as criticism of China’s president. Passing the milestone on July 23rd, the company also confirmed player rewards for those who log in, with gold, a Legendary Crest and more available.ĭiablo Immortal’s Chinese launch was delayed by more than a month, finally releasing on July 25 on iOS and Android via publisher NetEase, who also co-developed the game. For more on Diablo IV, read our hands-on preview.Days before its launch in China, Activision Blizzard’s Diablo Immortal surpassed 20 million downloads worldwide. Diablo IV's preorder bonuses include cosmetic items for Diablo Immortal. In other Diablo news, Diablo IV is set to release on June 6, 2023, following reports of a rough development cycle due to mismanagement. Even though Activision Blizzard is ending its partnership with NetEase when it comes to publishing other Blizzard games like World of Warcraft and Overwatch in China, NetEase will continue to work on Diablo Immortal due to the game being covered by a separate agreement between the two companies. The game is co-developed by Chinese developer NetEase Games. Activision Blizzard noted in its Q3 financial results that the game has ranked among the top-10-grossing mobile games in China following its launch in the region. We thank you for beginning your year by slaying Hell's horrors in Diablo Immortal.'īlizzard's free-to-play mobile game received its biggest update yet back in December with the Terror's Tide update, which added a new zone, continued the game's ongoing story, and introduced additional difficulty levels.ĭiablo Immortal was criticized when it launched in the summer of 2022 due to its monetization methods, but that hasn't stopped the game from doing well for Blizzard. 'The year is just beginning though, and we have many Content Updates and additional Major Updates in store for you. 'We are beginning 2023 with a smaller Content Update, comprised of a new limited-time event and a variety of updates to existing game features,' Blizzard's patch notes state. Now Playing: Diablo Immortal Video Review By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's

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