Diablo's Stronghold

Diablo III is a 2012 action role-playing game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment as the third installment in the Diablo franchise. It was released for Microsoft Windows and OS X in May 2012, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in September 2013, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in August 2014, and Nintendo Switch in November 2018. Set 20 years after the events of Diablo II, players control one of seven character classes – Barbarian, Crusader, Demon Hunter, Monk, Necromancer, Witch Doctor, or Wizard – and are tasked with defeating Diablo.

Quick Facts

First appearance: Diablo II

Lore & Background

Diablo III is set 20 years after Diablo II and that players are tasked with defeating Diablo. It also mentions that the game uses classic dark fantasy elements and players assume the role of a heroic character charged with saving the world of Sanctuary from the forces of Hell. No further details about a specific stronghold are given.

Reader's Guide

It mentions that the game uses a random level generator and random encounter generator, and that enemies utilize the 3D environment in ways such as crawling up the side of a wall from below into the combat area. No specific details about obsidian rock, lava rivers, sealed gates, or thrones are provided.

Did You Know?

The game set a record for 'fastest-selling PC game' by selling over 3.5 million copies in the first 24 hours.
As of August 2015, sales had grown to over 30 million copies.
The real-money auction house was shut down on March 18, 2014.
Hardcore characters become permanently unplayable if they are killed.