Hi Everyone,

I just thought I would make the Diablo II gang aware of a new studio that is headed up by some of the old Blizzard North Team. See what they have to say below:

This is Peter Hu (AKA isolde). Some of you might remember me from way back when I was the sole proponent of Diablo II modding at Blizzard. I’ve founded a new development studio, Moon Beast Productions, with the OG designer of both Diablo and Diablo II, Erich Schaefer, as well as the character lead and art director for Diablo II/IIx, Phil Shenk. Joining us are many others from the old team, including Brian Fitzgerald, formerly Director of Technology at Blizzard and engineer on every Blizzard game starting from the original Warcraft up to World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, Anthony Rivero, character artist/lead on Diablo II and III, and more.

We are a new development studio with decades of ARPG experience, having been principals on Diablo, Diablo II, Diablo III, Nox, Hellgate:London, Torchlight, Torchlight II, Marvel Heroes Online, and more. We also have tons of other AAA game experience under our belt, with lead & principal credits on every Blizzard game from the original Warcraft up to World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria.

Our current project is an (as-yet-unnamed) multiplayer isometric fantasy ARPG. Highlights include:

Original setting

Phenomenal 3d graphics with a unique aesthetic
State-of-the-art highly granular procedural world generation
Item system with the feel of Diablo II, but with many modern enhancements
Expansive skill system with an emphasis on player choice and build diversity
A complete break from traditional ARPG game loops to foster greater replayability
Freedom to play alone or with a massive community of other players
Fully moddable, with a huge suite of creation tools so players can add to the game or create entirely new ones

Development is still early, and we hope to get your feedback and input on the game’s direction over the course of its production!

Join our discord at https://dis cord.gg/eqaGNzg2RF

Should be an interesting ride!

Pretty dang cool. T4i. I hate to think to have more games to divide my attentions to. But if it really turns out a classic, the potential is always there.

Phil Shenk, lol, shenk the overseer, that's fitting ^^

should of gone 2d

every other arpg is 3d and looks pretty bland. d2r is one of the only good looking ones

This post was edited by BlizzNorth on Jul 31 2023 11:38pm

NoX was a really good game to bad it didn't hit off as well as d2. Be interesting what these guys produce.

Make it open trading and it may be great!

trash without pvp

It will have PvP.



Trading has been discussed heavily in the discord, feel free to join it.