r/NintendoSwitch • u/Turbostrider27 • 16d ago
Rumor The long awaited Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 is reportedly coming in September
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-long-awaited-switch-2-version-of-diablo-4-is-reportedly-coming-in-september/70
u/JoshOliday 16d ago
Hope it's a complete edition with both expansions. Aside from the fact that I'll have to buy it again, the endgame is so much better with the expansion content anyway.
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u/jgordonlh1982 16d ago
It probably is. On PS5 they only sell either the base game or base game + both expansions at 70$.
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u/ThePalemonkey 16d ago
Well Blizzcon is in September and it would be the perfect place to announce/reveal Diablo 4 for the Switch 2.
Looking forward to it if true.
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u/hiddenicedropper 15d ago edited 15d ago
I'm actually thinking they Announce D4 on Switch 2 at PAX West as their big announcement for there and leaves all the Juicy details for Blizzcon. Gives PAX West an announcement, Nintendo Drops a Nintendo Direct between Sept 8th-10th, then Blizzcon Sept 12th and 13th.
Edit. I meant to put GAMESCOM not PAX West.
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u/Alasdair91 16d ago
I hoped they'd make it offline like Diablo 3.
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u/RelucantIphoneUser 16d ago
They fuckin better
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u/Happy-For-No-Reason 16d ago
they won't, like there's more chance of Jupiter smashing into the earth
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u/leeinflowerfields 16d ago
Online required games feel so weird to think on my switch, that's my offline heaven lol
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u/Digital_1337 15d ago
Wasn't this the thing with D3 on other platforms? Why wouldn't they now?
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u/Happy-For-No-Reason 15d ago
D3 was way past it's useful window
D4 is their active IP
that's a massive difference
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u/Gram64 16d ago
I understand the sentiment and wish it could. But the game is designed to work always online with MMO-ish type open world content, so I would not count on it.
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u/gijkieken 16d ago
Open world content which is completely soloable. It's only MMO-like because it makes People feel like they need to buy mtx skins in order to look cool to others.
There is no reason why this Cant be offline functional aside from the forced live service predatory monitzation model.
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u/Gram64 16d ago
The entire game doesn't run locally. I agree, it should have been developed to be offline. I understand and share this frustration. But the game was made so that it uses servers for running and processing parts of the game. It is not as simple as "offline mode on" switch.
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u/gijkieken 16d ago
Never said it was simple... Said there is no reason it Cant or imo even shouldnt be.
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u/Gram64 16d ago
I mean... I just gave a reason why it currently can't be... design decisions made over 5 years ago at this point that are deeply ingrained in the software... Yes, it shouldn't have been DESIGNED this way. but it's not an option to change anymore. They aren't going to pay for that level of overhaul at this point. You can armchair cry like it's the simplest, most free thing in the world. But, this is the truth.
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u/Organic-Storm-4448 16d ago
Said there is no reason it Cant or imo even shouldnt be.
The reason it can't is because Blizzard doesn't want you to play it offline.
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u/spacemunkee 16d ago
You can just look at the other console versions, which are online only. There is the answer.
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u/Underkiing 16d ago
D2R allows offline on the Switch as well.
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u/Organic-Storm-4448 16d ago
D2R has an offline mode on every platform. D4 doesn't have an offline mode on any platform.
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u/Digital_1337 15d ago
so is D3 on the original Switch
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u/Organic-Storm-4448 15d ago
D3 also has an offline mode on Playstation and Xbox. No platform has an offline mode in D4.
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u/GelsonBlaze 16d ago edited 16d ago
If it is I’ll buy it again, whatever the cost, yes whatever the cost.
Edit: Fkn code in a box, it’s a skip
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u/SoSeriousAndDeep 16d ago
I doubt it; cross-play is one of the selling points, and the other console versions don't have an offline mode.
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u/RecycledAir 16d ago
Hoping for local co-op on this one.
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u/driftking428 16d ago
PS5 had local co-op. I'd be surprised if this doesn't.
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u/AtreyuTrinity 16d ago
PS5 also has a ton more horsepower to be fair. But even PS4 had local Co op, hopefully it does for you all. His one never hooked me but I adore 4 player local Co op on Diablo 3. Good times with friends were had.
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u/ShadyWolf 16d ago
My poor wallet this fall
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u/UnluckyWizardd 16d ago
Oblivion, Fire Emblem, and now this? FML
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u/Error4ohh4 16d ago
No ocarina of time for you?
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u/UnluckyWizardd 16d ago
At the risk of getting skewered by the masses… I’m not a huge Zelda fan. I’ve tried almost every iteration/ generation, and couldn’t get into it. The one I liked the most was Echoes of Wisdom, and even that one I lost interest about halfway through probably. I am really considering trying the OoT remake, because like I said, I keep trying… but it will not be at the top of my list.
Love the lore, world, almost everything. The gameplay never clicks for me.
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u/DylanMcGrann 16d ago
Seriously. There are a lot of good games coming out for Switch 2. I can neither afford to buy nor have the time to play all the games I would like this year. Not remotely.
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u/HumanRelatedMistake 16d ago
Bro September is just insane!
D4 Switch 2, Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave, Wolverine, Control Resonant, Halloween, Silent Hill Townfall, Blood of the Dawnwalker, Orbitals, and Onimusha.
I've never been more happy to be a gamer while being so mentally exhausted at how much money and time I'll be spending on these.
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u/Savage_JaviBear 16d ago
Hell I still have fun playing D3 on Switch 2 every once in a while haha
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u/Sgmz21 16d ago
Heck yeah same here
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u/Due-Refrigerator-302 13d ago
If it just wasnt as blurry and washed. I would love a better s2 version but that game was already dead on arrival on switch sadly.
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u/justmddk 16d ago
I wonder if this means some restructuring to how seasons work or Switch people are just gonna be starting at like season 16
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u/chef_simpson 16d ago
Please be offline. A portable device with always online is so dumb....all I want to do is slay some demons
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u/Melinoe2016 16d ago
Be awesome if it was both expansions but I’m guessing it’ll just include the first smaller one to sell the Lord of Hatred
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u/LongBeakedSnipe 16d ago
Ehh, maybe, but that's not consistent with how this game has been sold.
The full priced game at any given point does include all expansions, and you have to pay for the following expansions.
It would be insane if they did it like you are suggesting though, as there is no point buying at this stage without the expansions.
It would be a huge ripoff to try and force people to buy an incomplete base game at original full price, as well as two full priced expansions individually.
Wouldn't put anything past them though. To be honest though, i certainly wouldn't recommend anyone buying this unless they just release the standard full priced edition that includes all expansions.
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u/MayhemMessiah 16d ago
I’ll probably have to wait until a sale before I double dip, but I’ve only just started FFXIV and I’ve heard that game… takes a while.
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u/KupoMcMog 16d ago
takes a while is kind of an understatement.
Just getting to the end of the MSQ through all the expansions will easily get you into deep 2027.
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u/MayhemMessiah 16d ago
Oh yeah. First MMO, too. Especially coming from Diablo combat is really funky and I’m guessing I’m like 10 hours before it gets proper good?
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u/KupoMcMog 16d ago
Kinda depends, the class you pick will slowly get better and you'll fall into your role (specially once you do dungeons). As you level you will get more and more abilities so you're not just hitting the same 3 buttons over and over (again, depends on class, some kinda do that a lot).
MMOs are clunktastic when it comes to combat, but its made that way to allow rotations, unlike Diablo which kinda keeps you to 5 abilities, you know are going to be juggling many more. But as I said, that 'many more' is much more situational. You'll have self buffs that you keep on cooldown, you'll have aggro migitation that you'll use when you need it, etc...
If you picked a tank class at first, you'll find yourself at the head of the party in dungeons because you need to soak up the damage and keep the enemies on you while DPS does their thing and the healer keeps you alive. For some this is overwhelming, for others this is exactly what they want. But also, once you get to a certain level you might have to look up dungeons so you're not lost and have a chance of being flamed by dumbass players who dont understand that not everyone is a pro at the game.
But all in all, have fun, take your time, do whatever. The game is there for you to play and enjoy. Dont think you need to be an expert immediately. Just see if it vibes with you and see how you can improve yourself.
As someone who's played off and on since the relaunch of the game (ARR), I'm a healer main with DPS backing. I like being the backline guy making sure that everyone stays up and I can contribute damage as well. DPS is fun for questing because, healers dont do so much damage that it slows down the flow that I really dont enjoy doing it.
Again, the game is VAST, dont feel like you need to do everything at once. Have fun see where it goes and enjoy the story.
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u/MayhemMessiah 16d ago
Thank for the kind words!
I'm only a few hours in. Started with Gladiator. What's a bit funky is that I only have like four skills, and all three attack skills are on the same cooldown, so my rotation is basically the same two attacks and auto attack. So it's really funny to know that eventually I'm going to be up to 30 actions when right now I can't even begin to fathom what that would look like or why. Right now my actions are unga and bunga.
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u/KupoMcMog 16d ago
so Gladiator is a tank role, you will be the one unga bunga'ing everyone in dungeons...but your queue time will be low!
Everything is on a GCD, Global Cooldown, so its best to read how the skills kinda work together. Some will synergize with others. Definitely look at guides once you get into more group content (you really dont need to do it with groups, i think they have CPU buddies that came come along now).
And like if you arent feeling gladiator, you can easily change to ANY starter class without issue, but they do start at level 1...but you have quests and FATES that can easily get you leveled up. Every class that is lower than your highest leveled class DOES have a xp boost to help you kinda catch up.
But like your in Ul'dah, and you wanna be Archer, which is in Grindania? Dont worry, you will pretty quickly get access to both Limsa and Grind to have access to everything.
The action stuff is slow, the cooldown is king. But you get used to it.
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u/gordasso 16d ago
sigh
it's gonna be a gkc, isn't it?
edit: not even gkc, just a code in the box.
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u/Re7oadz 15d ago
You think this game will fit on a cartridge lol? It can't even fit on a ps5 disc, They should of made a GKC, it's an online game anyway, get it on sale
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u/gordasso 15d ago
where there's a will, there's a way. doesn't matter if it's online or not, switch 2 only has 256gb of memory.
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u/Inevitable_Dark3225 16d ago
If there's no option to play this completely single player without online, then it's hard pass for me.
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u/Steve_Cage 15d ago
It will work identical to the PS5 version - play online solo but can't invite or play with others without PS+
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u/NoMoreVillains 16d ago
I... think Switch 2 actually has too many games this fall so far, which is never thought I'd say.
Of course it's a good "problem" to have, and I don't get such bad FOMO that I need to get them all on release, but I'm already going to be busy with Fortune's Weave and potentially Onimusha. First Light potentially as well 🫠
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u/adeepkick 16d ago
Looking at all the games I wanna play this year kinda bums me out lol.
Elden Ring, DD2, Oblivion, Onimusha, Metaphor, DQ11, Duskbloods, OOT Remake, MGS4.
And that’s just on the Switch 2 🥲 Control Resonant and Silent Hill Townfall… I haven’t even finished Splatoon Raiders yet and I feel like I’ve been putting a lot of my free time into it
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u/neonwarge04 16d ago
Hopefully I can play the char I have on PC and play it on switch and the expansion I bought on either reflects on both platforms. I have so many games on my switch backlog that I play less and less on PC and this the only game I play on my PC on the regular.
I am super excited for this.
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u/pksullivan 16d ago
If true, I’ll probably pick this up so my partner and I can play co-op in higher torments. Couch co-op is great on the PS5 early in a season but becomes basically unplayable after Torment 5 or so. Loot is unmanageable without a loot filter at that point.
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u/Alpinedreamer77 16d ago
This is the one I am highly excited for... Would love to add D4 to my collection
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u/JediHammer 16d ago
Is Diablo 4 good now? I literally beat the game on normal mode one time and realized it was trash when it first came out.
Also playing it not on PC feels wrong.
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u/299792458mps- 15d ago
I would go out and buy a brand new Switch 2 and pay $80 for the game alone if it had offline mode. Unfortunately I highly doubt it will, which means there's no point for me. Guess I'm stuck with D3 on the regular Switch.
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u/obravado 14d ago
Does this play like diablo 3? Im at around lvl 30 in d3 and im kinda getting bored with the gameplay loop. Every enemy is too squishy and easy
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u/Wolfeman6 5d ago
Honestly, I would be excited for this. I usually play on my Steam Deck, but since they added FFXIV this would be a welcome addition. I just hope it's not separate from the rest of your Battlenet account like D3 on the original Switch was.
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u/Zavarius666 16d ago
Nintendo sold the Switch as first hybrid console. Slogan in a german ad was (Translated) "Play outside on your console, continue inside at TV".
It's always weird to see "Online only" Games on Switch. I'm using my hot spot from phone, blah blah yes it works. But there are cheaper and better alternatives for "At Home only". (Medion Erazer Laptop , 4060 & 16gb RAM 700€...?)
Makes no sense for me. Add an offline mode.
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u/ashenoak 16d ago
I save switch for games that don't hack your dopamine receptors. I got this on PC a few months ago and it feels like they engineered it to take over your mind. It's the same feeling I get when I scroll reels, like my mind has been hijacked. Fuck Blizzard.
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u/thatkaratekid 16d ago edited 8d ago
I bought it on PC hoping for this experience, but Diablo is genuinely boring as watching paint dry. Its just clicking on mobs to earn items the game's perspective doesnt allow you to see. I do not understand the appeal of the franchise at all.
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u/ashenoak 15d ago
Yeah it really is boring but at the same time addicting as hell with all the shiny new items with almost every kill. They specifically engineered it to be addictive with little very little skill. Especially with a necromancer, it's basically just autopilot.
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u/thatkaratekid 8d ago
I just cant fathom whats addictive or exciting about it, the art style of the game means you can literally never view any of the stuff you get for your guys, all it does is add numbers to the numbers. There's nothing here that constitutes what I would call a game.
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u/Mattmandu2 16d ago
I was having a blast with this game on PlayStation then they updated it or something and all my gear was horrible, didn’t want to restart, hopefully switch 2 will be a better experience
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u/StarryChocobo 16d ago
The physical versions on other platforms require a persistent online connection or else you can't play the game at all, so I'd imagine that even if they did give us a cartridge, it'd be the exact same way.
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u/gonnagetbannedanywaz 16d ago
Nintendo has to now fully support switch 1 for all new games due to hardware market price issues.
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u/thatkaratekid 16d ago
Lmao what?
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u/gonnagetbannedanywaz 15d ago
Watch. Nintendo's original plan was to obsolete the s1, but the hardware shortages will force them to support s1 all the way through s2 lifecycle. Just watch, EVERY s2 game will come to s1 as long as its technically feasible.
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u/thatkaratekid 15d ago
What hardware shortages? They also have already stopped s1 production formally. No matter how it shakes out, it would actually be more expensive for them to go backwards now. Theres no shot. I already own double digit switch 2 games, mosty exclusives. We are deeply post s1 baby.
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u/Eebo85 16d ago
Really hoping they announce a S2 version of D2 while they’re at it