

“I see there’s some confusion about the necessity of the Nintendo Switch Online service in relations to the upcoming Diablo III: Eternal Collection.

However it seems that there has been some confusion about that with regards to Blizzard’s Diablo 3, where Blizzard has since clarified some details.Īccording to Blizzard, they clarified that gamers who wish to take part in Diablo 3’s Seasons mode will not need an active subscription to the Switch Online service. So what do you think? Are you excited to see Diablo 3 make the jump to the Nintendo Switch? What other games would you like to see ported to Nintendo's console/handheld hybrid? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.If you want to play multiplayer games on your Nintendo Switch, then you will need a subscription to the Switch’s Online service, that much is obvious.

To see the screenshots from the Forbes article for yourself, they can be found right here: 1, 2, 3. This rumor now seems like it is accurate, given the odd article from Forbes. A post from the official Blizzard Twitter account back in February prompted a minor swirl of rumors, but company officials were quick to point out the tweet was intended as a joke.Ī second rumor popped up back in March, and was reported on by Eurogamer. This isn't the first time we've heard about Diablo 3 on the Switch. This includes the Reaper of Souls and Rise of the Necromancer DLC. The Nintendo Switch release of Diablo 3 will include all previously-released bonus content, according to the leak. These include the Legend of Ganondorf cosmetic aromor set, a chicken pet, Echoes of the Mask cosmetic wings and a Tri-Force portrait frame. It was also confirmed in the Forbes article that special Nintendo-themed items are included in the Diablo 3 Switch port. Like any other console, Switch gamers can also use the Nintendo Switch Online service once it is launched to play with friends. Similarly, up to four players can join together wirelessly (without an internet connection) on separate Switch consoles to play together. Up to four players can join in a single game on one Switch. The Forbes article doesn't include a release date, but does have a bunch of info on the Diablo 3 Switch port. Ganondorf wearing his sweet Barbarian outfit in Diablo 3 Blizzard/Forbes/Reddit user Riomegon
