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The team over atVideogamerhas been chatting to the man behind the original Diablo and Diablo 2.

Interestingly, some of his concepts share parallels with elements of Diablo 4 today, particularly its MMO-inspired features.

Diablo from Diablo 3 cinematic

The more colorful art style of Diablo 3, was parodied by the designers in this Whimsyshire level

I wanted more of…

I think that one of the things that is most important about a particular MMO are the social aspects.

This led to Diablo 3 being significantly scaled back from its original concept.

Whimsyshire level in Diablo 3 full of rainbows and Unicorns

The more colorful art style of Diablo 3, was parodied by the designers in this Whimsyshire level

Brevik shares in the interview.

Where is David Brevik now and where can I hear the interview?

Brevik parted ways with Blizzard following its acquisition by Vivendi and the subsequent closure of Blizzard North.

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