As fans eagerly await the imminent launch of Diablo 4, the anticipation for the dungeon crawler continues to grow. To feed the insatiable hunger of fans, Blizzard Entertainment dropped a captivated live-action trailer by none other than Chloé Zhao.
Chloé Zhao is an Oscar-winning director best known for her work on “Nomadland” as well as Marvel’s Eternals, one of the more divisive MCU films to come out during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The aptly titled trailer, Saviors Wanted, offers an intriguing preview of the adventures that await all the brave souls who will venture forth into Sanctuary starting on June 6.
The footage starts with a striking scene of a broken man standing alone in a snow-covered field, mourning his fallen horse. The camera then pans to his grief-stricken face as he pleads for assistance. The emotional opening sets the tone for the rest of the trailer, which features other similarly desperate cries for help. The multiple scenes of tragedy and loss are contrasted with the intense battle sequences where the valiant heroes of Diablo 4 fend off the hordes of terrifying demons.
One of the central characters shown in the trailer is Lilith, the daughter of Mephisto and the game’s main antagonist. As the mother of the Nephilim, Lilith aspires to regain control of Sanctuary. Her appearance as a dark and imposing figure close to the end helps cast a sense of foreboding doom over audiences.
Chloé Zhao may or may not be working on a sequel to Eternals, depending on who you ask. But, it’s believed Zhao will be directing a film adaptation of Hamnet with Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal in talks to take on lead roles.
Zhao’s award-winning directorial skills are in full display in the Diablo 4 trailer, which is just part of the several marketing stunts Blizzard has used in recent months.
After much anticipation, Diablo 4 is launching on June 6 and Blizzard is confident that things will go smoothly. The release is long overdue, with fans of the franchise likely willing to sell their souls to the titular antagonist if only to make the release date that much sooner.
Diablo 4 will feature both cross-platform play and progression across all platforms, making it accessible on consoles from the PS4 down to the PC. It will also support couch co-op on consoles on June 6.
