If you're as excited about Diablo III Eternal Collection coming to Switch as the rest of us, this new gameplay video will definitely be for you.
Featuring around 15 minutes of juicy gameplay footage, the video comes directly from the show floor of Gamescom, where the lovely folks from Nintendo of Europe sat down with Blizzard's senior producer Pete Stilwell and associate producer Matthew Cederquist to chat all things Diablo III.
There's plenty of talk and discussion going on throughout to explain how the game works for newcomers, including a look at the game's adventure mode and the different things you can get up to with its Bounties feature. You can also get a good look at how the game runs, the hack 'n' slash-style combat (as well as how this goes deeper through the use of skills), and even the odd sneak peak at the game's menus if that's your sort of thing.
If you're interested, you can check it out right here:
Are you looking forward to playing Diablo III on the go? Will this be your first experience with the series? Tell us below with a comment.
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My wife is a massive Diablo fan and when she heard about D3 coming to switch she was ecstatic. Then she heard it was already on the PS4...she just couldn't wait and had me buy it for her there instead. Sorry Nintendo, looks like you're not getting my money this time around 🤷♂️
Can't wait! I want it! I want to play it all over again!!!
I’m not interested at all. Played the game both on PC an PS4 (i.e superior versions). This is only interesting for Nintendo purists and those interested in portable gaming. And I’m non of them.
SO excited... I already own on PS4 but I am abso-freakin'-LOOTely going to double dip. Especially since I never beat the PS4 one or played the expansions.
Not interested in playing an inferior version of this game. It's best experienced on PC where it's true home is.
This was disappointing news as one of the "several diablo projects in the works" at blizzard.
Give us something new, not the same game on yet another console.
@MegaMari0 Wait what? Your wife is a huge diablo fan and have not known of the diablo game that is 6 years old by now? That's one hell of a twist.
Wow that game flows far better than I would have hoped considering the PC roots (have it there.) The pick up sorting, fast enable/disable of gear and things, the controls are so fluid, the nice added roll to get out of a spot or in, and the hellish amount of stuff going on without it slowing up. You either have to truly hate Diablo, the Switch, or remastered goods to not want this.
This is another game that will suffered from small font problem in portable mode.
@Hrimfaksi I'm her source of gaming news. She expects me to tell her what's up. She never bothers to read up on stuff. She owned the mac version when it first came out. Since having kids her gaming time was severely curbed. So now that they are older and can entertain themselves she's got more time. It's quite the coincidence for her.
@NewAdvent condition for triple dipping is transferring characters to the switch version which doesn't appear to have it at the moment. Technically it would be quadruple dipping since I got 2 copies for me and her back when D3 came out. She played on her mac and I on PC. We never bothered with the expansions wasn't about to buy it for both copies back then...
The co-op aspect sounds so cool. Yet another thing that I would have loved when I was in college and playing with a friend was no more difficult that shouting across the dorm room or at most, walking across campus.
Alas, now we all live, spread out quite literally, all over the world.
At first, after getting used to the X1X version's gorgeous aesthetics, my thought was "eww, this looks so soft"....and then the more I looked at it the more it looks like a "Diablo II filter for Diablo III"....now I want this on all my copies....
@Alcovitch PC version is kind of hard to play out and about. Though cross saves through b.net would have been awesome. Big oversight on this and Skyrim IMO though I'm sure it has to do with the type of data recorded in the save being memory map specific.
That brings back memories. Not $60 worth of memories, but memories. I'm ok with my old copy on PC for home and just get a new game for on the GO.
Not played the same game at home and on the GO since Xenoblade 2.
@MegaMari0 Jokes on you. You're Wife's making you buy it twice.
@MegaMari0 Good luck playing the PS4 on a road trip or in a waiting room or all the reasons I want it on the switch. For sitting at home Diablo the PC version is better anyways.
I hoped more for Diablo 2 HD Remaster for Switch. That would be more interesting.
"Get A First Look At Diablo III: Eternal Collection Running On Nintendo Switch"
Uh... there have been videos posted all week, but I suppose if somebody hasn't already seen those then this would qualify as a "first look".
At any rate, I'm so hyped for this. This isn't simply a game for the Switch, it is THE game for the Switch, one of those where I may as well glue the cartridge into the slot.
can't wait to get this, I'm a huge diablo fan and the necromancer dlc kind of flew under my radar so this is a great opportunity to play it
I never played this so I might get it on switch. Not day one but later on.
To those who say they’ll double (or triple) dip for the portability...I never really have been into that ”OMG I NEED to play THIS on a waiting room for the doctors”. I mean, why not just play something else there? If I have a game on a portable system first, then I’ll enjoy it on the go. But if I have it on a pure home console, then why not enjoy it just at home?
Anyone can spend their money as they wish, just saying how I would rather buy a game I never played before
@Alcovitch "Not interested in playing an inferior version of this game."
I'm not sure on what basis you declare this version "inferior". It runs at a steady 60FPS in handheld or docked mode, it looks great, it has every feature available to the PC version, and it has OFFLINE PLAY and LOCAL CO-OP, which are huge features in my opinion, not to mention the portable nature of the Switch. If anything, I would argue that it is, in fact, the definitive version of Diablo III.
I'm so excited! Day 1 for sure. now all they need to do is announce the Diablo night-light as a pre order bonus
@ReaderRagfish it is fun my dude
I’ve already played this for a few hundred hours between Xbox and pc and I won’t be able to resist the triple dip fml
I go to bed earlier now so fall gets here faster, and to bank the sleep now I'll lose playing this game! Seriously, anyone interested in OW on Nintendo Switch, it's up to us to convince Blizzard it needs to happen. Their devs say it will work. We need to show them we want it! Facebook posts often as you can. I plan to send a letter at least once a month, that's how bad I want to play the game on Switch. Who's with me?!
This looks really good. I will be picking it up.
Will there be online if I don't have anyone to couch co op with?
I think it's funny that people are complain about an inferior version of Diablo III like it's some sort of graphical powerhouse. The game is fun and all but it's like a PS2 game got a fresh coat of paint. It's not that advanced, guys.
I couldn't really tell from the video but will this have ps3 or ps4 amounts of enemies at once?
@Rafx "Will there be online if I don't have anyone to couch co op with?"
Yes, but Nintendo's subscription service will be required for matchmaking and online play. Seasons and cloud saving will be supported "out of the box" without a subscription.
@MegaMari0 bummer since the switch one includes exclusive content and the necromancer bundle or whatever it's called for free.
Yup, looks like Diablo III.
i want Grim Dawn for Switch.
@Mountain_Man
Good, thank you
@Nincompoop doesnt look too bad for this one. also it's very light reading and more about action.
It's a no brainer for me, getting it for Switch for the handheld aspect. I could get it for PS4 or PC, but I couldn't take it with me then.
@BensonUii yep, married 2 years now
again its a 6 year old game that has a $89 aus price tag, we are getting all these games that are rather old and very expensive, MHGU is $100 aus.
its great that we are getting ports of some classic old games but the prices don't warrant it for me.
@Axlroselm "superior" is a real stretch, considering the other versions are basically the same, but with a few less items and only some mildly better graphics to make up the difference.
Getting it on Switch is just as valid a choice as any other option.
This is getting me hawt and heavy
Awesome more 60fps third party games.
I feel like Diablo III is like Gauntlet to the 10th power!
This is a first week purchase for me and if any of you want Overwatch on here then you better get it too. This is a very important game for the Switch and Nintendo in general.
This is the first game Blizzard has made for Nintendo in a VERY long time. Blizzard one of those developers where if they're making games for you, your hardware WILL sell. Not to mention they actually make some of the best games available.
It's importance really cannot be over stated.
@mtness bro you can't actually blame Nintendo for the problems in your country... Every single game is over priced in Australia and there is no consistency with the prices either. In fact isn't everything just over priced?
Monster hunter is cheaper than diablo over here.
@Razer mate i never blamed Nintendo for anything what i said was its great that we are getting ports of cool games but the prices dont warrant me buying them.
eb games in Australia has MHGU listed at $99.95 which is the same price as it is listed for in the eshop, EB have diablo 3 listed for $89.95, for myself a 6 year old game (diablo 3) and a 3 year old game (MHG) dont warrant $90 and $100 respectively.
@Razer 💯
@chasttix reminds me of it too
If you all haven't realized yet this game is not for the ones who have already played it but the potentially milllions of Ninty fans who havent like me. The sales will speak otherwise. I see it selling very well especially with the couch co op feature. Again this is for Ninty fans and a chance to try some different. Imo but just blabbering
@mtness Monster Hunter Generations ULTIMATE is not a 3 year old game. It's the expanded version of Generations, sure, but the content in Generations pales in comparison to Generations Ultimate. There's more than enough content to justify the asking price, even if you played Generations.
The content in Monster Hunter World also pales in comparison to Generations Ultimate. I think GU is the better game, personally. (I played the Japanese version)
EDIT: Yikes, almost $100AUD for a game. I don't know much about the Australian economy, but that sounds pretty expensive.
@Alcovitch
Wow, you've already played it on the switch!!!!!
I assume you have to make a comment like that lol.
Buying it. Gonna love it:)
@Razer 'Blizzard one of those developers where if they're making games for you, your hardware WILL sell.'
Eh, it's a 6 year old game which has been launched on other platforms. I think it's more the other way around at the moment.
@Saego you are very short sighted, that comment had nothing to do with Diablo 3. Blizzard has other games we need.
I'm thinking Overwatch and a Diablo 2 remastered on the Switch. Especially if we warrant a Diablo 2 remastered exclusive on the Switch.
Now stop actually think about this, are you really going to tell me that a portable remastered Diablo 2 wont sell Nintendo consoles?
Please tell me you actually are saying that.... I really need a good laugh 😂😂😂
@Contra_III "If you all haven't realized yet this game is not for the ones who have already played it but the potentially milllions of Ninty fans who havent..."
Not sure about that. I've played the PC version for many, many hours, and plan to buy it for Switch on day one.
@Razer "Now stop actually think about this, are you really going to tell me that a portable remastered Diablo 2 wont sell Nintendo consoles?"
I've already seen a number of people suggest that they want a Switch just for Diablo III.
@Axlroselm
PC maybe, but I don't understand how the PS4 is a superior version just because of resolution. The Nintendo Switch version adds the ability of taking it wherever I want while retaining all content from the PS4 version. Just because you don't care about said feature doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
@Spudworthy I said this six years old low res port which most people played it to death on other platforms is not interesting, except for Nintendo purists and those who are interested in “portability”. I mentioned your point; in another words I made a conditional judgment on the value of this port.
@Razer Be realistic. A Diablo 2 remaster exclusive to Switch. Guess we're both laughing very hard.
@Alcovitch inferior my @$$ in dock mode its runs at 60fps and 960p and the so called pc version many people avoided that one because of the auction house bs so that makes the console ones more superior over the pc one since the console versions didnt have the auction house.
@C3Mush thats for the info, i thought MHGU was just a port (with improved visuals?) of MHG with some more monsters added, my mistake.
i tried the demo of MHGU and i found it tedious, the small zones and constant load screens are to much for me to handle, coming from MHW on the pc as my first MH game MHGU really feels like a step back, either way it to pricey IMO.
@mtness Yeah, honestly if World was your first Monster Hunter game, it’s gonna be hard going back to Gen Ultimate.
As a long term fan of the series though, who played the Japanese version before World came out, I definitely think there’s some things that Gen U does better.
There’s just a few things about World that don’t sit right with me. Mostly issues that affect me and possibly some other veterans.
For the most part, World is a perfect game, it’s just clouded by a slew of bad design choices that kind of take away from all the GOOD design choices.
Again, if it’s your first game, I think it’s a perfect place to start. I can only hope Capcom improves on the new formula and changes some of the mechanics that annoy me.
EDIT: Also, I played World on PS4, so the loading in that version actually pissed me off, whereas loading between areas/zones is instant.
Quests would just take far too long to load in World on PS4, even on the Pro. I’ve seen how instant it is on the PC and I’d like to pick up that version at some point.
@Hrimfaksi
I was thinking that myself. Certainly not want to call someone a liar where I don't know the situation, buuuuuut it certainly sounds like she wasn't as big a fan as this user claims OR it's just another convenient/cool story on the net LOL.
@Axlroselm
Why do you put portability in quotations to downplay the importance of it? I and at least half of all Switch owners will choose the Switch version of a game over another because of portability. It's a big deal. The game runs at 60, and D3 was never a graphically intensive game. I first played it on my PS4 and I wouldn't put it anywhere close to Witcher 3 in terms of graphics. Lower resolution or being chained to my television? Hard choice.
@molliolli182 well I'll tell you who needs this game in the waiting room for it's portability, working dads, believe me dude I'm not able to sit 2 hours straight in front of my tv, between work, gym and family duties, and if I can have some quality time for myself I'd rather go on a holiday a discover the world and that happens once a year if I'm lucky, social life is important as well, and whenever I can spare 2 hours in front of a tv I'll spend it with my wife watching tv show's or whatever she's in mood for, sharing moments with your other half is more important that playing on TV and ignoring them, sooo I was never able to play Diablo 3 or Skyrim or DOOM or Mario Kart 8 or DK tropical freeze... And the Switch makes me able to enjoy these awesome games so yeah even if I bought these ganes before as a backlog and never was able to play them I'll happily double dip to enjoy these gems
@TidusUK I hear you! Definitely these kinda releases are for people in the same situation as you. I was thinking more of those who already played a game on a different platform but need to play it second time, handheld, on a bus. Those who could just replay it at home cos they have time.
Not that there’s something wrong in double dipping. I just personally would buy a game I didn’t already have on one platform already. And just to mention, I may not have kids or pets or nothing with my significant other, I have a job and other hobbies the gaming (gym, music, outdoors). I don’t necessary always have hours and hours of game time, that’s why I love the switch. I can fill all the little gaps in between things. But I still would rarely double dip.
Health bar is too small.
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