Diablo 2 Expansion Draws 1.92 Million Warlocks as Players Log 93.4 Million Hours

3 articles · Updated · PC Gamer · May 23

1.92 million warlocks were created in Diablo 2 between Feb. 11 and March 11 after the game’s first new expansion in 25 years added the class.
93.4 million hours were logged in that span, underscoring how strongly the expansion revived engagement with Blizzard’s 26-year-old action RPG.
Matthew Cederquist, Diablo’s series lead producer, said players quickly moved from surprise at the new class to testing builds, debating synergies and preparing for the new ladder season.
The surge highlights Blizzard’s broader push to keep older franchises active, even as newer entries and other long-running titles continue receiving support.

Is Diablo 2's revival a tribute to classics or a critique of modern game design?

Will Blizzard now give other classic titles like StarCraft brand-new expansions?

Can reviving old games rebuild player trust more effectively than launching new live-service titles?