So D2r Will Have A New Class - Topic

Apparently Blizzard hasn't had any interest in D2R development for a few years since the last big update which brought Mosaic into the game

But like any other Chinese companies these days, Netease, being one of the largest game developers in the world right now, is not content with bringing a 'dead' game without any future updates into China - the biggest video game market in the world, according to 2025 figures

So when they launched their Chinese server of D2R a few months ago, they first added 3 extra shared stashes, 4 extra character slots and a new set item to the game, like an appetiser. Having seen millions of copies sold so far, now they are aiming for the main dish

You think they will do a big balance change like 2.4? Nah, they are more ambitious than that. Currently, Netease is working with Blizzard to add a new class to the game

A new class for a 25yo game? It sounds ridiculous and delusional, but that's what Chinese companies do nowadays - turning impossibilities into reality

A few Diablo streamers have been invited to Blizzard HQ in the coming January, to have a taste of the new D2R class, as well as the new DLC of Diablo 4

If the above doesn't happen, I'm gifting 100fg each to the first 27 comments in this thread

Who's uncle do i message to give my honest insight of current state of game?

This post was edited by Yiup on Dec 22 2025 11:06am

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Dec 22 2025 11:13am

My uncle A.I. said:

NetEase's Role: NetEase (a Chinese company) co-developed D2R for the Chinese market and handled its operations there, working with Blizzard on localized content.
No New Class (From China): The new content from China was primarily about the launch itself, offering new sets (like "Glory of the Warlord") and quality-of-life features (stash tabs, experience boosts) for the existing classes, not a new character.
Partnership Status: Blizzard's partnership with NetEase ended in China, potentially affecting D2R's future there, but the game still receives updates.
Ongoing Updates: D2R receives regular patches and new ladder seasons with balance tweaks (e.g., rebalancing the powerful Mosaic Assassin), not new core characters.

In short, focus on the existing classes and ladder updates for D2R; any "new characters" or major content come from Blizzard's main development teams, not specific Chinese-developed additions.

I suppose we need to wait for 2027 before any more words on this.

/e, actually found this:
Potential announcements regarding a new character class for Diablo II: Resurrected (D2R) are rumored for early 2026.
Expansion Rumors: Leaks and community reports point toward a potential DLC or expansion arriving around February 2026, which could include new features like Act VI or additional classes.
"Chaos Yet to Unleash": For the game's 25th anniversary in June 2025, Blizzard's official Diablo account teased fans to "wait for the chaos we’ve yet to unleash," sparking widespread speculation about major upcoming content beyond standard ladder resets.
Focus Groups & Hiring: Blizzard conducted specialized D2R focus groups in July 2025 and was actively hiring for a "Diablo legacy" developer role as of April 2025.
Chinese Server Precedent: The August 2025 launch of the Chinese version (co-developed with NetEase) introduced "tailored content," including new equipment sets and monetization features like additional stash tabs, which are often tested there before global release.

This post was edited by Yiup on Dec 22 2025 11:16am

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Dec 22 2025 11:19am

were all gonna be on the China version soon

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