Diablo 4 E3 2019: The Next Generation of Gaming

At this year's E3 2019, Microsoft took center stage to showcase their upcoming console, Project Scarlett, and a slew of exciting games that will be available on the platform. While fans were eagerly anticipating news about Diablo 4, none was forthcoming.

Instead, Microsoft focused on highlighting the impressive specs and features of Project Scarlett, which is set to launch next year. The company emphasized its commitment to power and performance, citing a significant four-fold increase in performance over the current generation.

The console's built-in solid-state drive (SSD) will also play a crucial role in reducing load times, making for a more seamless gaming experience. Additionally, Project Scarlett will boast advanced graphical capabilities, including 120fps frame rates, 8K resolution, variable refresh rates, and real-time ray tracing with hardware acceleration.

Microsoft's Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, emphasized the importance of the console to the overall gaming experience, stating that 'for us, the console is vital and central to our experience.' The company is also committed to backwards compatibility, allowing players to enjoy games from four generations ago on the new system.

In related news, several exciting titles were announced during the event, including Phantasy Star Online 2, which will be available as a free-to-play package in Spring 2020 and join Xbox Game Pass when it launches. Halo Infinite was also confirmed as a launch title for Project Scarlett, with a release date set for Holiday 2020.

While Diablo 4 may have been absent from the lineup, fans of the action RPG can take comfort in knowing that Blizzard is hard at work on the game, and we can expect more information in the coming months. For now, it's clear that Microsoft is gearing up to deliver a powerful and exciting gaming experience with Project Scarlett, and gamers around the world are eagerly anticipating its release.

Diablo 4 e3 2019