Blizzard has announced that Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls, the first major expansion pack for Blizzard’s Diablo 3 action RPG, is scheduled for release in the Philippines and the rest of the world on March 25, 2014. The expansion will bring a new Act, a new character class, an increased level cap, and a slew of new features that players can utilize as they battle against the onslaught of the Angel of Death.
The new content and features that will be introduced in Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls include:
- Act V: A dark and terrifying chapter sending players on a final confrontation with death itself
- The Crusader: A new playable hero—a veritable war machine made human
- Level Cap to 70: Formidable new spells and abilities that take players to new heights of power
- Adventure Mode: A new game mode that gives players the freedom to go anywhere and slay anything
- Bounties: Randomized objectives that reward players in new ways for exploring Sanctuary
- Nephalem Rifts: Fully randomized dungeons offering endless replayability and heaps of loot
- The Mystic: A powerful new follower who provides heroes with loot-customization options
- Itemization Update: Removal of gold and real-money Auction House system from Diablo III from March 18, 2014, as well as improved and optimized itemization (Loot 2.0)
Along with the Standard Edition of Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls, a Collector’s Edition of the game will also be made available with the following additional content:
- A full complement of Diablo III helms and weapons, primed for transmogrification
- A Ghost Wolf minion players can summon to keep them company on their epic journey
- Three additional character slots to accommodate new heroes
- A World of Warcraft® in-game companion pet, the Treasure Goblin, ready to compete in Pet Battles
- A set of StarCraft® II Crusader-themed Battle.net® portraits and Malthael-themed decals
- A full-color hardcover art book
- A behind-the-scenes Blu-ray/DVD two-disc set
- A limited edition Reaper of Souls mouse pad
“With Reaper of Souls, we’re taking Diablo III back to its darker, deadlier roots and also giving players a new way to experience the game,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “In addition to adding a new character class, a new act, and tons of fully randomized new content, we’re opening up the world so players are free to explore the game as they see fit, whether it’s following along with the story line or charting their own course across Sanctuary.”
Thankfully, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls will not be distributed in the Philippines by the infamous X-Play but will be brought to us instead by Asiasoft at an SRP of Php1,800 for the Standard Edition and Php3,500 for the Collector’s Edition. A list of retailers and outlets that will be accepting pre-orders for Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls will be released soon.