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Diablo III To Allow Offline Play On PS3 and PS4

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by Kayla Herrera on February 25, 2013 at 07:43 PM

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Among a number of additions and updates to the franchise, Blizzard says Diablo III will not need to have a continuous connection to the internet for multiplayer on PS3 and PS4. The game will allow for online co-op and local co-op.

"You can have four people on the same screen - no split-screen, we just zoom the camera out. Or if you're offline," says production director John Hight.

Hight mentions a new evasion capability that can be used to dodge enemies and no longer do players need to click and move. With the ease of an analog stick, movement will be smoother, which heightens the action.

Blizzard will be showcasing the console version of Diablo III at Pax East 2013, which will include live, hands-on gameplay. You can watch the full interview here.

Source: Joystiq

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Filed under: News, Blizzard, Diablo III, john hight, pax east 2013

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by Paradigmthefallen Monday, February 25, 2013 at 07:49 PM

Oh my gosh... you're kidding. You are frigging kidding me. Seriously? Seriously? Wow... I guess at least now people are going to start seeing Blizzard the way I have for nearly a decade now.
by Andrew Marcos Monday, February 25, 2013 at 07:50 PM

Nice, that was a big no-no for the PC version so I'm glad they're avoiding that this time.
by Boyzby Monday, February 25, 2013 at 07:50 PM

That's really good to hear. Now, I wonder if there's going to be a thing, like Valve did with Portal 2 for PS3, where I can connect my PSN ID to my Blizzard account and have all of my items, and perhaps also characters, from the PC version on the PS3/4, and vice versa.
by Warrior Monday, February 25, 2013 at 07:51 PM

*smiles a huge grin* I. Am. Buying. This. On. Day. One. :D
by Skybreaker34 Monday, February 25, 2013 at 07:52 PM

Sounds pretty sweet, hopefully they'll finish it soon. Unfortunately, Blizzard can have a habit of dragging things out, though...
by Zoidberg Monday, February 25, 2013 at 07:53 PM

WOW. This is a huge slap in the face to PC gamers. WTF Blizzard!!!
by X1x3GLITCH3x7X Monday, February 25, 2013 at 07:54 PM

Would I get this for ps3/ps4 if I already have D3 for pc? I assume yes if we get to use our current battle.net account.
by GSWarriorsFan Monday, February 25, 2013 at 07:54 PM

Oh man, I thought this was going to just be on PS4. Glad to see it's coming to PS3, so I'll be able to check out and see what the hubbub is about. And offline!
by CapcomFinancialAdvisor Monday, February 25, 2013 at 07:55 PM

And PC gets this when?
by seanguy1234 Monday, February 25, 2013 at 07:57 PM

WOW! When they release this they better have a nice big update for PC or else this is a big slap in the face -_-
by Andrelon Monday, February 25, 2013 at 07:58 PM

Oh, Blizz. You're about a year too late on this one, pal.
by goggamanxp Monday, February 25, 2013 at 07:58 PM

Well, the fact that there is 4-player local multiplayer makes this a must buy for the PS4.
by Tim Gruver Monday, February 25, 2013 at 07:59 PM

Well, what's old is now--wait, it's still old. Darn.
by dagrimmreepa Monday, February 25, 2013 at 08:01 PM

Awesome. I guess I'm getting D3 for PS3 then :D I avoided the PC version like the plague cos of that DRM nonsense.
by 2pacalypse Monday, February 25, 2013 at 08:04 PM

So you screw your primary fans over and yet the new players you're trying to appeal to don't get the garbage DRM? *slow clap* Oh the fall of the great Blizzard....
by Zebra3 Monday, February 25, 2013 at 08:04 PM

Ohhhh!! I might just be tempted to get it if I don't have to mess with any online junk :)
by alex720 Monday, February 25, 2013 at 08:09 PM

Awesome! I can already envision the looting sessions that my friends and I will have when this comes out!
by Omar Pasos Monday, February 25, 2013 at 08:09 PM

I dont have a gaming pc so I might get this to see whats all the fuss about.
by companion_cube123 Monday, February 25, 2013 at 08:11 PM

What a slap in the face to PC players. Congrats, Blizzard, you've alienated your biggest group of customers. Again. And I'm not even a PC gamer, really.
by Companion Cube Monday, February 25, 2013 at 08:11 PM

It should have on PC.