
If Diablo 4 hits the ground running when it launches on June 6, 2023, it could wind up as a game of the year contender, making the grade on various best Xbox games and best PC game lists. World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is being well-received so far, Overwatch 2 has some monetization criticisms but remains a fun and popular iteration of the trend-setting hero shooter, and Diablo II Resurrected achieved acclaim as a faithful reimagining of the classic action RPG. Rocked by scandals, staffing issues, the ongoing acquisition by Microsoft, and unionization movements, 2023 looks to be a brighter year for the company. I haven't yet gone hands-on for myself, but those who preorder are able to get early access to an upcoming open beta, slated for Spring 2023.ĭiablo 4 arrives at the tail end of a difficult few years for Blizzard. The feud between Inarius and Lilith will be central to Diablo 4's plot, and Blizzard sought to immortalize her refreshed design in this lovingly crafted statue.ĭiablo 4 has a legendary legacy to live up to, and all signs thus far are quite positive.

Diablo revolves around an endless conflict between the forces of heaven and hell, with the mortal realm of Sanctuary caught in repeat crossfire. Lilith is significant in the game's lore since her unholy union with the archangel Inarius effectively gave birth to the first humans, known as nephalem.

Lilith is the daughter of Mephisto, a demonic lord who joins Diablo and Baal as one of the three prime evils. Lilith is one of Diablo 4's central antagonists and is represented in much of the game's marketing. I will find space for this statue, I thought, relegating my Amazon Echo to the floor.

It was after curiously peeking into the box that my buyer's remorse immediately washed away, and I accepted my fate as a newbie connoisseur of the video game arts. Sculpted and painted by Blizzard's own artists Laurel Austin, Brian Fay and Ehren Bienert, Blizzard's Lilith statue is a true sight to behold. (Image credit: Windows Central | Jez Corden)
