Blizzard's approach to the Diablo franchise prioritizes player engagement across all titles, not just the latest installment. This strategy was highlighted following the release of Diablo 4's first expansion.

Blizzard's Focus: Player Enjoyment

With Diablo 4 achieving record-breaking sales, Blizzard emphasizes long-term support. In a recent VGC interview, Rod Fergusson (series head) and Gavian Whishaw (executive producer) stressed that continued player interest in any Diablo game—be it Diablo 4, 3, 2, or the original—is a success. Fergusson noted Blizzard's history of maintaining older game servers, stating that players engaging with any Blizzard title is a win.

The developers addressed concerns about Diablo 4's player count compared to previous entries, emphasizing that players enjoying any Diablo game is positive. The success of Diablo 2: Resurrected, a remaster of a 21-year-old game, exemplifies this approach. Blizzard's focus is on creating compelling content to attract players to Diablo 4, rather than actively diverting players from other titles in the series. Their goal is to develop engaging content that keeps players returning to Diablo 4, while simultaneously maintaining support for older games.

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