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| − | '''''Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition''''' is |
+ | '''''Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition''''' is a ''[[Diablo series|Diablo]]'' game for consoles. It effectively combines ''[[Diablo III]]'' and ''[[Reaper of Souls]]'' into a single game, including its five acts, the [[Crusader]] class, and [[bounties]].<ref>2013-11-08, [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/11502590/prepare-for-ultimate-evil-on-playstation%C2%AE-4-11-8-2013 PREPARE FOR ULTIMATE EVIL ON PLAYSTATION® 4]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2014-03-25</ref> |
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| + | All versions of the game include singlescreen for up to four players and online multiplayer.<ref name = "Press"/> Players who installed the console version of Diablo III can transfer their player characters.<ref name = "Approach">2014-08-15, [http://links.ebw.ebgames.com.au/servlet/MailView?ms=NDY3MzQ5MTYS1&r=NTEwODkzNjQxNzMS1&j=NTAxODczMDEyS0&mt=1&rt=0 Evil Approaches]. ''EB World'', accessed on 2014-08-15</ref> |
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| + | The game runs at 1080p on the Playstation 4, and 900p on the Xbox One at launch,<ref>2014-06-12, [http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-diablo-3-runs-in-900p-on-xbox-one-1080p-on-ps4/1100-6420440/ E3 2014: Diablo 3 Runs In 900p on Xbox One, 1080p on PS4]. ''Gamespot'', accessed on 2014-06-13</ref> though this will be increased to 1080p through a day 1 patch.<ref>2014-08-07, [http://www.gamespot.com/articles/diablo-3-xbox-one-will-run-at-1080p-after-day-one-/1100-6421559/ Diablo 3 Xbox One Will Run at 1080p After Day-One Patch]. ''Gamespot'', accessed on 2014-07-08</ref> Both versions are locked at 60fps.<ref>2014-06-13, [http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/13/diablo-3-runs-at-900p-on-xbox-one DIABLO 3 RUNS AT 900P ON XBOX ONE]. ''IGN'', accessed on 2014-06-14</ref> The game shipped with the equivalent of patch 2.0.5 of the PC version. There will likely be a day 1 patch to add fixes and content from patch 2.0.6.<ref>2014-06-05, [http://www.gamespot.com/articles/blizzard-still-debating-post-launch-support-for-di/1100-6420925/ Blizzard Still Debating Post-Launch Support for Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition]. ''Gamespot'', accessed on 2014-07-07</ref> The Xbox One and PS4 versions will receive regular updates in a manner similar to the PC version.<ref>2014-08-08, [http://www.gamespot.com/articles/diablo-3-for-xbox-one-and-ps4-will-get-regular-upd/1100-6421591/ Diablo 3 for Xbox One And PS4 Will Get Regular Updates, Just Like on PC]. ''Gamespot'', accessed on 2014-08-09</ref> [[Season]]s will be introduced in 2017.<ref name = "D2Recap">2016-11-05, [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/20362178/blizzcon-recap-day-2-11-5-2016 BlizzCon Recap: Day 2]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2016-11-07</ref> |
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| + | ===Unique Features=== |
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*[[Apprentice Mode]]: Designed to make it easier for low-level players to adventure with higher-ranked players. |
*[[Apprentice Mode]]: Designed to make it easier for low-level players to adventure with higher-ranked players. |
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| − | *In-game mail system, including [[Player Gift]]s. |
+ | *In-game mail system, including [[Player Gift]]s.<ref name = "Press"/> |
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+ | *[[Nemesis Kills]], a new system that enables players to avenge their fallen friends remotely and earn special rewards.<ref>2014-04-14, [http://diablo.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/pax-east-2014-diablo-iii-reaper-of-souls-ps4-ultimate-evil-edition PAX East 2014 – Diablo III: Reaper of Souls PS4 Ultimate Evil Edition]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2014-07-13</ref> |
| + | *[[Infernal Pauldrons]] (pre-order bonus)<ref name = "Press">2014-05-12, [http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/company/press/pressreleases.html?id=14005219 DIABLO® III: ULTIMATE EVIL EDITION™ COMING TO CONSOLES AUGUST 19]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2014-05-18</ref> |
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| − | *[[Runner]], [[Stalker (Diablo III)|Stalker]], [[Clicker]], and [[Bloater]] enemies from ''[http://thelastofus.wikia.com/wiki/The_Last_of_Us_Wiki The Last of Us]'', found within a unique [[Nephalem Rift]] (PS3/PS4 only). |
+ | *[[Runner]], [[Stalker (Diablo III)|Stalker]], [[Clicker]], and [[Bloater]] [http://thelastofus.wikia.com/wiki/The_Infected enemies] from ''[http://thelastofus.wikia.com/wiki/The_Last_of_Us_Wiki The Last of Us]'', found within a unique [[Nephalem Rift]] (PS3/PS4 only). |
| − | *[[Guise of the Colossi]], a ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_of_the_Colossus Shadow of the Colossus]''-themed armor set (PS3/PS4 only).<ref>2014-06-11, [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/14397823/playstation%C2%AE-exclusive-content-revealed-at-e3-6-11-2014 PLAYSTATION® EXCLUSIVE CONTENT REVEALED AT E3]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2014-06-12</ref> |
+ | *[[Guise of the Colossi]], a ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_of_the_Colossus Shadow of the Colossus]''-themed armor set for [[transmogrification]] (PS3/PS4 only).<ref>2014-06-11, [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/14397823/playstation%C2%AE-exclusive-content-revealed-at-e3-6-11-2014 PLAYSTATION® EXCLUSIVE CONTENT REVEALED AT E3]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2014-06-12</ref> |
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| + | ==Reception== |
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| + | *Escapist: 4.5/5 |
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| + | *GameSpot: 9/10 |
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| + | *Giant Bomb: 4/5 |
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| + | *Official Xbox Magazine: 8/10 |
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| + | *Quarter to Three: 5/5 |
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| + | *USGamer: 5/5<ref>2014-08-19, [http://www.gamespot.com/articles/diablo-iii-ultimate-evil-edition-review-roundup/1100-6421819/?utm_source=weekly_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=diablo-iii-ultimate-evil-edition-review-roundup Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition Review Roundup]. ''GameSpot'', accessed on 2014-08-24</ref> |
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| + | The game was the fourth best selling console title in Europe and the United States in Q3 2014.<ref>2014-11-04, [http://warcraft.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/activision-blizzard-q3-2014-conference-call-transcript Activision Blizzard Q3 2014 Conference Call – Transcript]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2014-11-05</ref> |
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| − | The game will run at 1080p on the Playstation 4, and 900p on the Xbox One.<ref>2014-06-12, [http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-diablo-3-runs-in-900p-on-xbox-one-1080p-on-ps4/1100-6420440/ E3 2014: Diablo 3 Runs In 900p on Xbox One, 1080p on PS4]. ''Gamespot'', accessed on 2014-06-13</ref> Both versions are locked at 60fps.<ref>2014-06-13, [http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/13/diablo-3-runs-at-900p-on-xbox-one DIABLO 3 RUNS AT 900P ON XBOX ONE]. ''IGN'', accessed on 2014-06-14</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 20:36, 14 July 2020
"Evil has returned."
- Game tagline.(src)
| Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition | |
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| Developer(s) | Blizzard Entertainment |
| Released | August 19, 2014[1] |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing game, hack and slash |
| Mode(s) | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Platform(s) | Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One |
| Media | DVD/Blu-ray |
| Input methods | Controller |
Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition is a Diablo game for consoles. It effectively combines Diablo III and Reaper of Souls into a single game, including its five acts, the Crusader class, and bounties.[2]
Overview
All versions of the game include singlescreen for up to four players and online multiplayer.[3] Players who installed the console version of Diablo III can transfer their player characters.[4]
The game runs at 1080p on the Playstation 4, and 900p on the Xbox One at launch,[5] though this will be increased to 1080p through a day 1 patch.[6] Both versions are locked at 60fps.[7] The game shipped with the equivalent of patch 2.0.5 of the PC version. There will likely be a day 1 patch to add fixes and content from patch 2.0.6.[8] The Xbox One and PS4 versions will receive regular updates in a manner similar to the PC version.[9] Seasons will be introduced in 2017.[10]
Unique Features
- Apprentice Mode: Designed to make it easier for low-level players to adventure with higher-ranked players.
- In-game mail system, including Player Gifts.[3]
- Nemesis Kills, a new system that enables players to avenge their fallen friends remotely and earn special rewards.[11]
- Infernal Pauldrons (pre-order bonus)[3]
- Runner, Stalker, Clicker, and Bloater enemies from The Last of Us, found within a unique Nephalem Rift (PS3/PS4 only).
- Guise of the Colossi, a Shadow of the Colossus-themed armor set for transmogrification (PS3/PS4 only).[12]
Reception
- Escapist: 4.5/5
- GameSpot: 9/10
- Giant Bomb: 4/5
- Official Xbox Magazine: 8/10
- Quarter to Three: 5/5
- USGamer: 5/5[13]
The game was the fourth best selling console title in Europe and the United States in Q3 2014.[14]
References
- ↑ 2014, Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition - PlayStation 4. Amazon, accessed on 2014-05-17
- ↑ 2013-11-08, PREPARE FOR ULTIMATE EVIL ON PLAYSTATION® 4. Blizzard Entertainment, accessed on 2014-03-25
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 2014-05-12, DIABLO® III: ULTIMATE EVIL EDITION™ COMING TO CONSOLES AUGUST 19. Blizzard Entertainment, accessed on 2014-05-18
- ↑ 2014-08-15, Evil Approaches. EB World, accessed on 2014-08-15
- ↑ 2014-06-12, E3 2014: Diablo 3 Runs In 900p on Xbox One, 1080p on PS4. Gamespot, accessed on 2014-06-13
- ↑ 2014-08-07, Diablo 3 Xbox One Will Run at 1080p After Day-One Patch. Gamespot, accessed on 2014-07-08
- ↑ 2014-06-13, DIABLO 3 RUNS AT 900P ON XBOX ONE. IGN, accessed on 2014-06-14
- ↑ 2014-06-05, Blizzard Still Debating Post-Launch Support for Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition. Gamespot, accessed on 2014-07-07
- ↑ 2014-08-08, Diablo 3 for Xbox One And PS4 Will Get Regular Updates, Just Like on PC. Gamespot, accessed on 2014-08-09
- ↑ 2016-11-05, BlizzCon Recap: Day 2. Blizzard Entertainment, accessed on 2016-11-07
- ↑ 2014-04-14, PAX East 2014 – Diablo III: Reaper of Souls PS4 Ultimate Evil Edition. Blizzplanet, accessed on 2014-07-13
- ↑ 2014-06-11, PLAYSTATION® EXCLUSIVE CONTENT REVEALED AT E3. Blizzard Entertainment, accessed on 2014-06-12
- ↑ 2014-08-19, Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition Review Roundup. GameSpot, accessed on 2014-08-24
- ↑ 2014-11-04, Activision Blizzard Q3 2014 Conference Call – Transcript. Blizzplanet, accessed on 2014-11-05
Diablo Games
Core Series — Diablo • Diablo II • Lord of Destruction • Diablo Immortal • Diablo III • Reaper of Souls • Rise of the Necromancer • Diablo IV • Vessel of Hatred
Licensed Expansions — Hellfire • Unearthed Arsenal
Tabletop RPGs — Dungeons and Dragons: Diablo II Edition (The Bloodstone Tomb, The Awakening, Diablerie, To Hell and Back, The Secret Cow Level) • Diablo: The Roleplaying Game
Board Games — Diablo Chess • Diablo III Mahjong • Diablo: The Board Game
Re-releases — Diablo Battle Chest • Diablo II: Resurrected • Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition • Diablo III: Eternal Collection
Canceled — Salvation • Diablo Junior • Diablo 2.5 • Diablo MMO • The King in the North • Project Hades