Summary
In April, Blizzard announced a collaboration betweenDiablo 4,Diablo Immortal, andBerserk. With the launch of Season 8, Belial’s Return sees the arrival of the first of several IP collabs Blizzard promised for 2025 whenDiablo 4’s content roadmap went live. ThisDiabloxBerserkevent is the first collaboration to feature an IP outside Blizzard franchises, and Kentaro Miura’s masterpiece could serve as a blueprint for future versions to follow. Players can earnBerserk-themed cosmetics inspired by iconic characters like Guts, the Skull Knight, and Griffith.
The shop will also allow players to acquire a host of related transmog sets for a limited period, in combination with the Twitch Support a Streamer Campaign, rewarding those who purchase or gift a Twitch subscription to a set ofDiablo 4channels with the Skull Behelit Mount Trophy. The crossover will last till June 3, and theBerserksets will only be available for a few more days after the IPs part ways. AsDiablo 4continues to provide new content and IP collabs for its fanbase, its recent partnership withBerserkcould kickstart an era of anime crossovers.Berserk’s dark themes and story fit seamlessly intoDiablo 4’s grim world, and some other candidates for anime IP collabs can offer a similar experience.
A Host Of Anime Can Offer Similar Content And Synergy to Berserk
The decision to chooseBerserkfor the IP collabmakes sense on a fundamental level since it is a natural fit withDiablo– it is also a dark fantasy filled with bloodshed, demons, monsters, war, and even more R-rated forms of violence. Regarding visual designs,Berserkhas been a major influence for many dark fantasy artists over the years, so cosmetics such as Guts’ Berserker Armor slot right into the Sanctuary without feeling out of place.
Claymore Would Also Be A Nice Fit For Diablo 4’s Themes
Claymoreis quite similar toBerserkand theDiablouniverse at large. Set in a medieval world plagued by monsters called Yoma, the story revolves around half-human, half-Yoma female warriors. These formidable fighters (known as Claymores) were created by a group called The Organization to kill Yoma for a fee.
With its relentless battles against monstrous beings and macabre setting,Claymoreshares some obvious themes with theDiablouniverse. Blizzard could design armor sets inspired by Clare or Teresa, introduce Claymore-style greatswords, and create limited-time events with monsters based on Yoma, with Yoki as currency for the correspondingEvent Reliquary.
Demon Slayer Could Also Fit The Bill, Albeit With Some Slight Tweaks
With its stunning animation and compelling story,Demon Slayerhas captured the hearts of many fans worldwide, some of whom might also playDiablo 4. As the name hints, the series revolves around demon hunting and slaying, which perfectly aligns with the core thesis ofDiablo. Collaborating withDemon Slayercould introduce special cosmetics based on theDemon Slayer Corpsuniforms (specifically the Hashira-themed ones) or Nichirin swords.
Demon Slayeris generally dark and gruesome, but it is greatly associated with flashing lights and outfits, so any potential collaboration has to deal with potentially disrupting the dark themes theDiablouniverse is known for. However, Blizzard and Twitch can leverage the anime’s large following to rack up enough views for another Twitch Support a Streamer Campaign.
Jujutsu Kaisen Could Also Feel Right At Home In The Sanctuary
Jujutsu Kaisenis also a fan favorite with its blend of action, horror, and supernatural elements. The anime series focuses on the seemingly unending battle betweenjujutsu sorcerers and Cursed Spirits(a manifestation of negative human emotions), which aligns well with the monster-slaying aspect ofDiablo.
Players could potentially leverage the cosmetics from the Event Reliquaries and shop to style themselves as their favorite jujutsu sorcerers. There are also various Cursed Tools from the anime series that can serve as weapon customizations, from Zenin Toji’s iconic Split Soul Sword to Aoi Todo’s Playful Cloud.
Diablo 4
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Diablo® IV is the ultimate action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot. Embark on the campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through beautifully dark settings and a gripping story, or explore an expansive end game and shared world where players can meet in towns to trade, team up to battle world bosses, or descend into PVP zones to test their skills against other players – no lobbies necessary – with cross-play, cross-progression, and couch co-op on Xbox.This is only the beginning for Diablo® IV, with new events, stories, seasons, rewards, and more looming on the horizon.
