Diablo 5 at BlizzCon: procedural dungeons, more classes and Diablo 2-style loot

At BlizzCon 2026 Blizzard revealed gameplay elements for Diablo 5 while stressing the project remains a work-in-progress and systems may change before the spring 2029 release window.

Major systems include a return to procedurally-generated dungeons and open regions that will change on revisits. Traditional towns are removed in favor of an NPC caravan that supplies all sidequests; one caravan member is a treasure goblin.

Classes and combat: Diablo 5 will include returning classes demon hunter and monk, plus new additions such as the plague knight, a heavily armored class that spreads disease. Blizzard said the game will launch with more classes than the combined number at launch across previous Diablo titles.

Loot and inventory: items will have tiers and grow in complexity through progression. Items will occupy multiple inventory slots depending on type, similar to Diablo 2. The team is experimenting with items that require certain stat thresholds to use.

Development schedule and communication: the details were revealed during a 30-minute developer panel. Blizzard said it will provide regular development updates starting next year and will adjust the game based on player feedback.

Narrative setting: Diablo 5 is set a century after Diablo 4 in Sanctuary's aftermath following Diablo's apocalyptic destruction, with part of the story focused on restoring the western continent and Westmarch.

Uncertainty: developers noted the presented features are subject to change and did not provide exhaustive numbers for starting class counts or complete item mechanics.