Diablo 4 to Receive PS5 Pro Enhancements, Marking a First for Microsoft Games
Blizzard confirms Diablo 4 and its expansion will leverage PS5 Pro's advanced capabilities, despite being a Microsoft-owned title.
- Diablo 4, along with its expansion Vessel of Hatred, will be enhanced for the PS5 Pro, as announced by Diablo franchise head Rod Fergusson.
- This marks the first time a Microsoft-owned game is confirmed to receive enhancements for Sony's upcoming PS5 Pro console.
- The PS5 Pro, launching in November at $700, boasts a more powerful GPU, enhanced ray-tracing, and AI-assisted upscaling, promising improved performance for supported games.
- Diablo 4 joins a roster of over 60 titles set to be enhanced for the PS5 Pro, highlighting a growing trend of cross-platform enhancements.
- While Microsoft has brought several games to PlayStation, the decision to enhance Diablo 4 for PS5 Pro raises questions about Xbox's competitive strategy.