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BlizzConline 2021 - A New Testing Phase Is Coming to Diablo Immortal

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BlizzConline 2021, the latest annual gaming convention by Blizzard that is underway. As the major role, massive new content of Diablo series was released in Day 1. One of the Diablo series, Diablo Immortal and its dev team also shared latest information to us during the Deep Dive Panel discussion.

What have been confirmed are:

[b] • Dev team is planning for a New Testing Phase with Longer Period

• The level cap for the previous test was 45, while at release it’ll be 60

[/b]"The new testing phase will include new content, for example, a new class", said Caleb Arseneaux (Lead Game Producer).

The next test will potentially last for a longer time than the two and a half weeks and it'll be an opportunity to test more end game systems. So hopefully this may improve the stability and compatibility of the game at release.

Furthermore, many new stuffs are planned for the endgame and will be showcased later. To hear more, you can check out the full video below.

Topics of this Deep Dive Panel discussion include:

• First Impressions: The panelists favorite classes and impressions on Diablo Immortal.

• Skill Systems: Explore the developers approach designing skills and how they balanced the new vs. the old with that approach.

• Variety of Progression: Beyond Greater Rifts, learn more about the variety of activities what Diablo Immortal offers adventurers.

• Variety of Zone Events: Player vs. Player in Bilefen and other Zone Events explained.

• Paragon System: Exploring the Paragon System and how it captures the best elements of the past while providing a fresh experience for the future. An in-depth discussion on the design philosophy around Paragon System Trees.

• Exploring the Past: The Caverns of Time and how that World of Warcraft experience inspired storytelling in Diablo Immortal.

• Westmarch: The implementation of this capital city and the importance of a immersive player hub.

• The Social Element: The developers explain why they want partying up with players in Diablo Immortal to be encouraged and rewarded.

• Observing the Community: Wyatt and Caleb share the main feedback and takeaways they gathered from the Diablo Immortal Technical Alpha.

• ...and much more!

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