Rise of the Necromancer™ pack adds all-new class to
Blizzard Entertainment's acclaimed action-RPG
Diablo® III: Eternal Collection, containing the original
game, Reaper of Souls® expansion, and Rise of the
Necromancer, will be available digitally on PlayStation®4
and Xbox One
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
As the Burning Hells invade Sanctuary and all hope seems lost, an
unlikely hero rises to restore balance to the world, calling forth an
army of the dead and cleansing the land of evil. From the crypts deep
beneath Blizzard Entertainment today came a dark invocation proclaiming
that the Rise
of the Necromancer™
pack, which summons the much-anticipated necromancer class
into Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, will be unleashed June
27—available to those in the living realm digitally in-game on PC or
through the online Blizzard Shop, PlayStation®Store, and Xbox
One Store.
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The much-anticipated necromancer is a dark summoner who controls an army of the dead. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Necromancers, as the mysterious Priests of Rathma are commonly known,
made their series debut in the critically acclaimed Diablo II,
where millions of players experienced the thrill of controlling
unstoppable armies of undead minions. In Diablo III: Reaper of Souls,
these talented men and women draw upon the power of blood and bone to
protect humanity, transforming the lifeless carcasses of their slain
enemies into undying servants—or just blowing them up, because that's
fun, too.
Like entrails from a freshly deceased corpse, the Rise of the
Necromancer pack is stuffed with surprises that all aspiring
practitioners of the dark arts will enjoy:
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The twisted and misshapen Half-formed Golem in-game pet
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Cosmetic Wings of the Crypt Guardian
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Two additional character slots
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Two stash tabs (PC only)
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Necromancer portrait, banner, sigil, and accent, and Blood Master
pennant
"While players often ask us to bring back their favorite characters from
our classic games, few classes have been requested as often, or as
passionately, as the necromancer," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder
of Blizzard Entertainment. "Reimagining the necromancer was a labor of
love—we worked hard to capture the essence of what made the class so
iconic, while taking advantage of everything Diablo III has to
offer."
Console gamers who have yet to experience Diablo III will
be able to pick up the digital-only Eternal Collection, which
includes the Rise of the Necromancer pack, Diablo III, and
the award-winning Reaper of Souls expansion for PlayStation 4 or
Xbox One. This expansive all-in-one collection is a perfect jumping-in
point for anyone who may have missed out on what many consider to be the
definitive couch co-op gaming experience.
The Rise of the Necromancer pack will be available for Windows®
and Mac® PCs, as well as for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, on
June 27 for $14.99 USD. The epic Diablo III: Eternal Collection
bundle will be available to PlayStation®Plus members on PS4
and Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox One for a limited time at a special
introductory price of $39.99 (reg. $59.99 SRP).
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls and the Rise of the Necromancer
pack are fully localized in English, Brazilian Portuguese, European and
Latin American Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian,
Korean, and simplified and traditional Chinese. To learn more, or to try Diablo
III for free on PC, visit the official website at www.diablo3.com.
With multiple games in development, Blizzard Entertainment has numerous
positions currently available—visit jobs.blizzard.com for
more information and to learn how to apply.
About Blizzard Entertainment
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft®,Hearthstone®, Overwatch®,
the Warcraft®, StarCraft®,
and Diablo® franchises, and the multi-franchise Heroes
of the Storm®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com),
a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer
and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of
the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment's
track record includes twenty-one #1 games* and multiple Game
of the Year awards. The company's online-gaming service is one of the
largest in the world, with millions of active players.
*Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company
records and reports from key distribution partners.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking
Statements: Information in this press release that involves
Blizzard Entertainment's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies
regarding the future, including statements about Diablo III: Eternal
Collection and the Rise of the Necromancer pack are
forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of
risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Blizzard
Entertainment's actual future results to differ materially from those
expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release
include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the
risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report
on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The
forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information
available to Blizzard Entertainment and Activision Blizzard as of the
date of this release, and neither Blizzard Entertainment nor Activision
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ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of
the future performance of Blizzard Entertainment or Activision Blizzard
and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which
are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially
from current expectations.
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Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
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Public Relations
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