The president of Blizzard has just commented that there are no official plans to release Diablo 4 on Game Pass. Diablo 4 has been a huge commercial success for Blizzard, and going to Game Pass could allow even more gamers to experience the famous action RPG title, so many players were hopeful now that the acquisition of Activision Blizzard seems more likely than ever.Today, Microsoft passed an important milestone in its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, as Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley denied the FTC’s plans to block Microsoft from closing the deal in the United States. Microsoft has been trying to acquire Activision since 2022 but has faced backlash from the regulators of some countries. The judge's decision marks one of Microsoft's biggest wins so far.Now, Blizzard president Mike Ybarra shed some light on the possibility of Diablo 4 coming to Xbox Game Pass. Via Twitter, he stated that it’s impossible to predict the future, but that the previous leak was “bogus,” something that he had already commented on yesterday when he claimed that Diablo 4 was not coming to Xbox Game Pass.
While nothing has officially changed, Ybarra was clear when he said that no one can predict the future. This means that Diablo 4 could eventually appear on Game Pass, but there are no solid plans for that to happen right now. Ultimately, that will depend on both Microsoft’s and Blizzard’s upper management.
While getting permission to close the deal in the United States was a major milestone for Microsoft, there are still a few roadblocks on the way before the acquisition is completed. For instance, the British CMA originally blocked the Activision deal. Without this permission, Microsoft cannot proceed in the United Kingdom, which could potentially ruin the whole arrangement, as both companies have studios located in the country, and it’s a significant market. However, the CMA issued a statement soon after the US court decision, stating that it was ready to consider proposals made by Microsoft to address its concerns. So, it seems that there’s still light at the end of the tunnel for Diablo 4 fans who want to see it on Xbox Game Pass, but they will need to wait and see what will happen in the following months.
Diablo 4 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.