Looking further ahead? Everything we know about Diablo 4 The new stash appears to be inspired by a popular Diablo 2 mod called Plugy. It’s not quite the same, since Plugy gives players the option to store everything they’ve ever picked up, while Resurrected just has the two, 100-slot inventory tabs. This update doesn’t completely eliminate the constant inventory Tetris of classic Diablo, but it allows you to easily swap class-specific gear, and all those extra slots should make choosing what gear to ditch less fraught for newcomers. Overall, it’s far more convenient than in classic Diablo 2 where you would have to convince a mate to become your item mule. And the good news is that as the game is launching with mod support, there should be plenty of other handy Diablo 2 Resurrected mods. Of course Resurrect also looks and sounds stunning compared to the original. Over the years my brain has filled in the blanks when remembering what Diablo 2 looks like, so when I first boot up Resurrected and roam around the rogue camp I’m not all that impressed. However, when I press the G key the high-definition textures, improved lighting, and animations are replaced with the classic look – wait, this is what Diablo 2 really looked like at launch? Some liberties have been taken with the monster designs, but it’s generally for the better with the Gargantuan Beast’s face looking considerably less like a shaved cat’s arse in Resurrected. This is much better.
The item stash has also been upgraded. There’s only one private stash tab in the alpha, but I also have a second tab that’s shared across all my characters. The original stash in Diablo 2 was 24 slots big and that was it. No second tab. In Lord of Destruction, it was upgraded to 48 slots. In Resurrected, it’s 100 slots and there’s a second shared inventory tab. The biggest improvement is the map, which is now smaller and plonked in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. With the benefit of newfangledwidescreens, the minimap can stay on-screen indefinitely. It’s customisable too, with options in the settings menu to tweak the position and opacity, plus a fullscreen toggle.
I can’t wait to see Moo Moo Farm and its legion of armed cows in glorious HD I grew up playing the base version of Diablo 2 and never touched the Lord of Destruction expansion, so seeing my inventory fill up with charms and jewels is a little confusing at first. Quality of life changes compound the initial confusion, but make getting back into the groove of things much easier. The modern, widescreen display means there’s a ton of space to integrate menus and make the game feel more friendly.
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To say I’m impressed with Diablo 2 Resurrected so far is an understatement. The graphical improvements are superb, but it’s Resurrected’s smart gameplay and UI revisions that make the biggest difference, bringing just enough modern convenience to a 20-year-old game. I can’t wait to see Moo Moo Farm and its legion of armed cows in glorious HD. Speaking of which, there is now added gamepad support and I can switch from mouse and keyboard to gamepad at any time. Naturally, landing spells on a specific target from far away is much easier on mouse and keyboard, but it’s a welcome addition if you prefer the comfort of playing with a gamepad.
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