Blizzard Entertainment has officially confirmed that Diablo 2: Resurrected is making the jump to Steam, ending years of platform exclusivity on Battle.net for the remastered classic. This move follows a broader strategic shift for the developer, which has spent the last year gradually migrating its heavy-hitting library to Valve’s storefront to capture a wider audience. The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the franchise, nearly twenty-five years after the original title defined the action-RPG genre and established the dark, gothic tone that remains the series’ hallmark.
The Steam release is part of an aggressive winter showcase for Blizzard, which has been firing on all cylinders across its major IPs. While the Diablo franchise is currently making headlines for this “resurrection” of the second entry, it is joined by significant updates for Overwatch and World of Warcraft. Specifically, Blizzard’s January spotlights revealed a massive overhaul for Overwatch—dropping the numbered sequel branding and pivoting toward a narrative-heavy, hero-rich experience—and detailed the upcoming Midnight expansion for the Warcraft universe.
For the Diablo community, the arrival of Resurrected on Steam represents more than just a new launcher option; it integrates the game into a massive social ecosystem and the Steam Deck’s portable infrastructure. This release mirrors the successful transition of Diablo 4 to the platform, suggesting Blizzard is no longer hesitant about sharing its ecosystem with third-party storefronts. The timing is also bolstered by recent content reveals for Diablo 4, ensuring that both the modern and “legacy” wings of the fanbase have fresh milestones to look forward to in 2026.
As the industry moves toward more platform-agnostic distribution, seeing a titan like Diablo 2 become more accessible is a win for preservation and player choice alike. Veterans who have spent decades in the pits of Chaos Sanctuary now have a new way to track achievements and connect with friends, while Steam users who skipped the Battle.net era can finally experience the definitive version of Lord of Destruction. Blizzard appears committed to maintaining this momentum, leveraging its foundational hits to anchor a new era of growth.
