How to Play the Original Diablo

With Diablo IV’s June 6 launch, the franchise is once again in the limelight. The original Diablo was quite the spectacle when it launched back in 1996 and has gained somewhat of a cult following since then. With the franchise now consisting of four core games in total, there’s never been a better time to revisit the original.

But how do you play the original game 27 years after its launch, especially when Blizzard doesn’t sell it anymore? Let’s find out.

Why Doesn’t Blizzard Sell Diablo Anymore?

Other than the fact that it’s a really old game and Blizzard already maintains just about every other Diablo game already, the publisher has partnered with GOG to preserve Diablo in its original form (bar some compatibility fixes and HD resolution support).

While Blizzard’s announcement of the partnership via a 2019 Blizzard.net post didn’t state why Blizzard won’t be selling one of its most popular games ever, it presumably is to ensure that the game gets the attention it deserves, especially considering just how full Blizzard’s plate is with the rest of the Diablo franchise, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch 2.

Also read: