Diablo IV, Blizzard Entertainment’s highly anticipated action role-playing game, was created by an extraordinary team of more than 9,000 people. According to MobyGames, a website dedicated to meticulously documenting the minds behind video games, a staggering 9,166 people have been credited with bringing Diablo IV to life. 2,464 of them were employed in audio-related positions, with a focus on sound design and engaging voice-overs. The efforts of a further 26 professionals were recognized for “Creature Voice Effects”.
In-depth analysis of the breakdown revealed that MobyGames shared the main responsibilities of the 9,166 developers. In particular, 902 people offered their artistic and graphic skills, while 397 people were responsible for maintaining quality control. 394 people fulfilled the game’s programming and engineering requirements, and 193 experts created its appealing design. In addition to these key players, 475 other individuals were recognized and honored during the course of the game’s production.
The individuals credited with the creation of Diablo IV have an impressive portfolio, having worked on such notable titles as Overwatch, Overwatch 2, WarCraft III, World of WarCraft, StarCraft Remastered, StarCraft II, Heroes of the Storm, Diablo III, Hearthstone, Outriders, Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Dying Light 2: Stay Human, Star Wars: Battlefront II, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 and Marvel’s Avengers.
Blizzard Entertainment’s vice president and executive producer of the Diablo franchise, Rod Fergusson, recently revealed that the company is developing not one, but two expansions for Diablo IV. In order to support continuous updates and expansions, Fergusson emphasized the need to employ sustainable development approaches. This meant building a strong staff and infrastructure. At the time of his comments, the studio was about to release the base game, with season one coming to an end and season two just beginning.
Fergusson also revealed that Blizzard had already begun work on the first expansion and was preparing for the second, all before the game’s official release. He also revealed that the seasons in Diablo IV will be divided into four equal halves, giving casual players plenty of time to explore the game’s material and collect rewards. Most importantly, Fergusson reassured players that any in-game microtransactions will be purely decorative, ensuring a fair and balanced experience free of “pay to win” components.
