Blizzard has confirmed that Diablo III will in fact see the light of day on Xbox One, in the form of Reaper of Souls: Ultimate Evil Edition. This was fairly expected, given that the developer has stated – on multiple occasions – that an Xbox One version was being developed alongside the PS4 version. However, today the news that the title is coming to Xbox One is official. This version of the game, which includes both the original Diablo III and its recent expansion Reaper of Souls, as well as additional content that’s exclusive to the console releases of the title.
The details regarding Xbox’s special content will include a new class, new areas and new challenges. The new class is the Crusader, who joins the Barbarian, Demon Hunter, Monk, Witch Doctor and Wizard. “Clad head to toe in fortified armor, the Crusader is an unstoppable force of righteous destruction who channels the power of divine wrath to visit retribution upon his his demonic quarry,” notes the release.
In addition, four-player local and online co-op returns, and there’s a new Apprentice mode, which boosts low-level players’ power while adventuring with high-level friends. Players will also be able to share treasures – including “mysterious” Player Gifts – with Xbox Live friends via an in-game mail system. All that is on top of an overhauled loot system, an expanded Paragon progression system for max-level characters, and a number of smaller additions and improvements, which are broken down below:
Adventure Mode: A new game mode that gives players the freedom to go anywhere and slay anything
Bounties: Randomised objectives that reward players in new ways for exploring Sanctuary
Nephalem Rifts: Fully randomised dungeons offering endless replayability and heaps of loot
Level Cap to 70: Formidable new spells and abilities that take players to new heights of power
The Mystic: A powerful new artisan who provides heroes with loot-customisation options
“The Ultimate Evil Edition brings Reaper of Souls to console gamers for the first time, and wraps all of the content, features, and updates we’ve released for Diablo III into one epic package,” observed the CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment. “Whether you’re a veteran of the crusade against the forces of evil on PC or are just stepping foot into Sanctuary for the first time, there’s never been a better time to experience Diablo III from the comfort of your couch.”
[via, Gamespot]
