Blizzard Entertainment’s hit saga, Diablo, is about to release its fourth installment, eleven years after its previous release. The long-awaited video game has surprised fans with the launch trailer, directed by Oscar winner, Chloé Zhao, who is from China and responsible for The Rider, Nomadland, and Eternals. This trailer was co-directed by Kiku Ohe, who has directed several short films and even The Line (2017).
The Diablo saga takes place in a fantasy world called Sanctuary, where good and evil have been clashing since the beginning of time. Players can select a character from different classes such as Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Paladin, etc., to combat demons and stop the great evil at hell’s gate. The game will be launched on June 6, and its launch trailer is titled “Saviors Wanted,” showcasing several heroes that must face Lilith, the Mother Blessed, and the great villain of Diablo IV.
While working with Blizzard, Chloé Zhao stated that they had a wonderful opportunity to bring the dark and imaginative world of Diablo IV to life. Moreover, Diablo fans are very passionate, and many have been loyal to the game for more than two decades. Therefore, she wants to do what is right for the fans, honoring the game’s rich traditions and visceral world-building while evoking the strong emotions players feel as they immerse themselves in the game.
Chloé Zhao, at 41 years old, has earned recognition with the Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture for Nomadland. Before this triumph, she was already a recognized talented director and screenwriter. Her career took off in 2015 with the film, Songs My Brothers Taught Me, but it was with The Rider in 2017 when international recognition emerged. Her latest release in 2021 was Eternals, her first entry into superhero cinema, but it became one of the biggest box office flops in the franchise and the lowest-rated film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Among her upcoming projects is a reinvention of Dracula.
The only Blizzard video game that has been adapted into movies is Warcraft, which came to the big screen in 2016 with Warcraft: The First Meeting of Two Worlds. This film’s failure at the local box office caused the cancellation of the sequels. There were rumors in 2018 that Netflix was collaborating with Blizzard to create a series based on Diablo. According to reports, comic book writer, Andrew Cosby, was hired to write the Diablo series. However, the project was later canceled.
Blizzard Entertainment is a well-known video game company with a long history in the industry. They have created numerous successful franchises, including Warcraft, Diablo, Starcraft, and Overwatch. The Diablo saga is a set of action and role-playing games in a dark and fantastic world. The franchise has captivated gamers with its addictive gameplay, atmospheric graphics, and exciting rewards. Unfortunately, the company has had its reputation tarnished in recent years due to accusations of sexual harassment and labor exploitation.
