Nintendo Switch 2 owners waiting for the next major entry in the Diablo franchise might soon have a clear answer. Activision Blizzard has not officially confirmed the port, but a reliable leaker has provided specific details on pricing and launch windows. This information allows buyers to plan their hardware purchases and budget expectations before the official announcement. We can now estimate the cost of bringing Sanctuary to the new handheld.
Leaked details point to a mid-September launch and a $70 price tag for the handheld port.
The game in question is Diablo IV, developed by Activision Blizzard. According to reports from leaker billbil-kun, the title is scheduled to arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2. The potential launch window falls between September 15 and September 18. A September launch would position the game to capitalize on the end-of-year retail period.
The reported price for the US market is $70. The reported price aligns with the current industry standard for major console titles. The package will likely contain a download code inside a retail box rather than a physical game cartridge. Releasing the game via a download code box reflects a common approach for distributing large software titles.
Several details remain unconfirmed as the official launch approaches. It is currently unclear whether the $70 base price includes the Lord of Hatred DLC expansion. The leaker could not verify the exact inclusion of additional content in the initial code. Activision Blizzard has remained silent on these specific reports so far.
We looked at the last Diablo IV update earlier while tracking balance changes, noting similar stability themes. Reports indicate the game will be a direct port of the existing version. Consumers are advised to await official confirmation before making purchase commitments.
Source: NotebookCheck
