The original Diablo and Warcraft are now available on Battle.net

Blizzard has recently announced that three of its classic games, Warcraft: Orcs and Humans, Diablo, and Warcraft 2, are now available on Battle.net. This news surprises many fans since these games were not previously accessible on this platform. However, these classic titles have been available on GOG for 3 to 4 years.

Initially, it appeared that Blizzard had delegated the re-releases of its earlier titles to GOG while the company focused on remastering some of its other popular games. However, things have changed under Microsoft ownership, as the original Warcraft, Diablo, and Warcraft 2 have found their way into the Battle.net store. These re-released games are packed with features, including their original multiplayer modes and expansions.

The original Warcraft game includes two dozen missions spanning two campaigns. Players can help humanity defend their home planet from orcish invaders or lead the Horde in their relentless conquest. Moreover, players can engage in custom games to hone their skills or compete against another person in customisable multiplayer matches on 21 maps.

Diablo has the same three classes as it originally had, as well as multiplayer (up to four players total) and 16 levels of old-school randomly generated dungeons to collect loot and upgrade your character. Lastly, Warcraft 2 comes with the two original campaigns with 28 missions, the Beyond the Dark Portal expansion content, a map editor, and eight-opponent online matches.

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KitGuru says: Although some of these games may seem primitive by today's standards, they still hold a special place in the hearts of many gamers. This small homecoming of sorts is a welcome move by Blizzard, and it may just be what the company needs right now, given the recent response to its new leadership and the cancellation of a long-in-development survival game.

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