Diablo III is being developed as the definitive action role-playing game & a true continuation of the Diablo series Players will create a hero from one of five distinct classes such as barbarian or witch doctor each equipped with an array of spells & abilities As these heroes adventure through rich & varied settings unraveling an epic storyline & engaging in combat with hordes of monsters & challenging bosses they&ll grow in experience & ability & acquire items of incredible power The game takes place on Sanctuary a world of dark fantasy Unbeknownst to most of its inhabitants Sanctuary was saved some twenty years ago from the demonic forces of the underworld by a few brave & powerful heroes Most of those warriors who directly faced Hell&s armies
- & were fortunate enough to survive
- went mad from their experiences & most of the others have buried their haunted memories & pushed the horrors from their thoughts In Diablo III players will return to Sanctuary to confront evil in its many forms once again Diablo III will be a fitting sequel to Diablo II with the easy interface fast-paced action & visceral gameplay that Diablo players have come to expect & enjoy It will also include many new features that will take the Diablo action-RPG experience to the next level Five powerful character classes to choose from including the barbarian witch doctor wizard monk & demon hunter Br&-new 3D graphics & physics engines enhanced with spectacular visual effects Numerous indoor & outdoor areas detailing new regions in the world of Sanctuary Interactive environments with dangerous traps & obstacles & destructible elements Randomly generated worlds bolstered by scripted events for endless & dynamic gameplay Vast assortment of fiendish monsters with unique attack patterns & behaviors New quest system & character-customization options for the ultimate action RPG experience New runestone items that let players change how their abilities look & function allowing for nearly limitless skill customization Four different difficulty settings -- Normal Nightmare Hell & Inferno -- that progressively increase the challenge & reward players with more powerful armor weapons & runestones Hardcore mode for players who seek the thrill of constant peril that comes with the possibility of permanent death for their character