Diablo 4is set to release on June 6, with excitement around the game only increasing as this date draws closer. With the title promising to be one of the most large-scale in the franchise’s history, it is clear to see why the release is garnering so much interest.
AsDiablo 4is so close yet so far away in the eyes of many, many fans may have turned towards older franchise installments to keep themselves satisfied in the meantime. The mainlineDiablogames and their many expansions have detailed and layered campaigns that can consume a lot of time. While usually praised for their replayability, single playthroughs of theDiablotitles can still rack up a large number of hours, varying between titles.
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Diablo: Time To Beat
The firstDiablolaunched the franchise in 1996, introducing players tothe world of Sanctuary. Due to the time of its release, it is no wonder that the firstDiablopossesses one of the shortest times to complete its main campaign.
If players solely focus on the main objectives, then the campaign ofDiablocan be completed in about 13.5 hours. However, this can be extended to about 30 hours if players aim to attain 100% completion. The firstDiabloreceived an expansion in 1997 calledDiablo: Hellfire. WhileHellfireoffers a similar experience to the main story ofDiablo, its nature as an expansion means it only takes around five hours to beat. In total, the firstDiabloand its expansion can be completed in around 20 hours.
Diablo 2: Time To Beat
Diablo 2released in 2000, with many considering the game to be a serious step up in terms of content when compared to its predecessor. The scale ofDiablo 2’scampaign is a vast improvement onDiablo’s, with it taking roughly 34 hours to beat the main story. The huge amount of this involved content is best portrayed in the time it takes to 100% complete, withDiablo2taking roughly 250 hours to perfect.
The expansion forDiablo 2isLord of Destruction, which released in 2001. This expansion alone can take up to 20 hours to beat, with “perfection” taking anywhere up to 180 hours. The 2021 remaster for the game,Diablo 2: Resurrected, is shorter to complete.Resurrected’sstory takes approximately 21 hours to complete, with 100% completion being closer to 85 hours.
Diablo 3: Time To Beat
2012’sDiablo 3ended a long period of silence for the franchise, being considered by many as a revival of the IP. Interestingly, the main story ofDiablo 3can be completed quite quickly, only taking around 18 hours. However, if players wish to achieve 100% completion, players will have to sink roughly 159 hours into the game.
Diablo 3’sfirst expansion came in 2014 withReaper of Souls, with it taking approximately ten hours to complete, but the perfectionist grind forReaper of Soulsis closer to 85 hours. The release received a second expansion with 2017’sRise of the Necromancer. This expansion has a slightly longer completion time of 18 hours, but its time to complete is much shorter at only around 20 hours.
While it is understandable that fans are growing restless waiting forDiablo 4, they have a huge range of prior content to re-explore. Considering the length of the IP’s prior mainline titles and their relevant expansions, players should be able to keep themselves occupied untilDiablo 4’sJune release.
Diablo 4will be available on June 6 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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