Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls Celebrates a Decade Since Launch

Today, March 25, marks the tenth anniversary of Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls's launch, the game's first and only expansion. Join us for a quick journey back to one of the most pivotal points in the Diablo franchise!

Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls Blizzcon Summary

Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls was a highly anticipated expansion for the base game, which had received mixed reviews from players. Back in 2013, the Diablo 3 community had expressed concerns about the lack of endgame content and deep itemization. Additionally, the Real Money Auction House had caused controversy within the community.

In an effort to address these issues and improve the overall player experience, Blizzard introduced Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls. The expansion brought several key features that significantly impacted the game and revitalized the franchise.

• The Crusader class is now available to play!

One of the most exciting additions to Reaper of Souls was the introduction of the Crusader class. Players could now embody the holy warrior, wielding powerful weapons and delivering righteous justice upon their foes.

• All classes have new active and passive skills.

In addition to the Crusader, all existing classes received new skills and abilities. This allowed players to further customize their characters and explore different playstyles.

• Act V covers the fate of Westmarch and introduces the player to Malthael.

The expansion's story expanded the lore of the Diablo universe, taking players to the city of Westmarch. Here, they faced the fallen angel Malthael, who had become the Angel of Death and threatened to bring ruin upon Sanctuary.

• Adventure Mode lets players complete specific non-linear challenges for rewards.

One of the most significant changes introduced with Reaper of Souls was the addition of Adventure Mode. This mode allowed players to embark on non-linear challenges called bounties. Completing these bounties offered unique rewards and encouraged exploration throughout the game world.

• Nephalem Rifts provide endless dungeon crawling fun.

In addition to Adventure Mode, Reaper of Souls introduced Nephalem Rifts. These were special dungeons that combined elements from all acts of the game. Players could dive into these rifts, facing hordes of enemies and powerful bosses for a chance at valuable loot.

• Players can now enchant and transmogrify their gear.

Reaper of Souls brought new features to enhance the customization of player gear. Enchanting allowed players to modify their items, rerolling specific stats to suit their playstyle. Transmogrification, on the other hand, allowed players to change the appearance of their gear, adding a personal touch to their characters.

• New high-level itemsets, gems, and blacksmithing recipes.

In addition to the new gameplay features, Reaper of Souls introduced a range of high-level gear sets, powerful gems, and rare blacksmithing recipes. These additions provided players with more options to optimize their characters and tackle challenging content.

With the release of Reaper of Souls, players experienced a shift in community sentiment. The introduction of new classes, improved itemization, and engaging endgame activities provided a fresh and enjoyable experience. Despite the delay of Diablo 4 until 2023, players continue to find excitement and fulfillment in the world of Sanctuary even after a decade since the expansion's release.

How did you experience the launch of Reaper of Souls back in the day? Do you believe that future expansions like "Vessel of Hatred" or even Season 4 will have the same impact on Diablo 4? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!