Blizzard has reached another milestone in the development of Diablo 5. Neil David Carter, the game's cinematic director, announced that filming has started by sharing a photo of an empty motion capture studio with the caption, "First shoot #Diablo5."
Although the image offers no clues about the upcoming game, the start of cinematic production suggests that development is making progress. However, Blizzard has yet to reveal how much of the story and script has been finalized.
According to previously announced details, Diablo 5 will take place 100 years after the events of Diablo 4. Sanctuary will have fallen into a post-apocalyptic state, while Diablo returns as the main antagonist, seemingly having secured a decisive victory in the eternal struggle between good and evil.
Blizzard is targeting a spring 2029 release, roughly six years after Diablo 4 launched. The studio also aims to deliver the best story campaign in the franchise's history, built around three interconnected narrative threads exploring Diablo's conquest of the world, the player's actions, and the future of Sanctuary.
Despite preparing for the next installment, Blizzard has promised to continue supporting Diablo 4 after Diablo 5 launches, as long as the community remains active. The fourth game is still receiving updates, and its Lord of Hatred expansion was released earlier this year.
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