The expansion also includes two new game modes, Loot Runs and Nephalem Trials. How satisfying those elements will be versus restarting a new class like The Crusader is unclear, but at least Blizzard is making sure no area is left untouched by expansion content.Īdditionally, Reaper of Souls significantly upgrades the Paragon progression system for players who might have thought that experience was lacking. So, those gamers who want to continue to roll with their vanilla class will have plenty of new content to unlock as they level. Speaking of levels, Reaper of Souls increases the level cap up to 70 and adds new spells, abilities, and end-game character advancement for the existing Doctor, Demon Hunter, Wizard, and Monk characters. Blizzard bills the class as a walking tank who can use battle magic to strengthen allies and weaken foes. The Crusader class is a walking brute that wears heavy armor and wields a wide variety of weapons. In addition to an all new quest and storyline, Reaper of Souls also introduces new environments to explore, monsters to battle, and a new class, The Crusader, to level.

It is up to the player, then, to track down Malthael and reclaim the Soulstone. In Reaper of Souls, Malthael has returned as the Angel of Death and has stolen the Black Soulstone. The opening cinematic (seen above) sets up the story for Reaper of Souls, which focuses on the character of Malthael, the fallen Archangel of Wisdom who was last seen at the end of Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction. To give fans a taste of what's in store for them in Reaper of Souls, Blizzard has released the expansion's opening cinematic as well as a gameplay teaser trailer. This first expansion for Diablo 3 is titled Reaper of Souls and includes all the content fans of the main game expect: new environments, new monsters, new experiences, and a new class. Part of that track presumably includes several major expansions for Diablo 3 the first of which has been revealed today. Although many fans were disappointed by the experience offered in Diablo 3, developer Blizzard is continuing along their release track much like they do with every other major title.

Diablo 3 expansion gameplay