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Following the announcement of Diablo 5, Diablo 4 director Brent Gibson sought to reassure fans that Diablo 4 will continue receiving support well after the new title launches, addressing concerns about the current game's lifespan. Separately, Diablo 5's director outlined a design philosophy that leans back toward Diablo 2-style combat, emphasizing build variety over Diablo 4's more action-heavy approach. The comments come as Blizzard tries to manage expectations for its long-running action RPG franchise, balancing continued investment in Diablo 4 with excitement building around its successor. Fans have been vocal about wanting reassurance that live support won't be abruptly cut, while also welcoming a shift in combat philosophy for the next entry.