Neil David Carter, Cinematic Director for the Diablo series, posted a studio photo on X with the hashtag #Diablo5, calling it the game's "first shoot." Based on this, Insider Gaming concluded that cinematic production for Diablo V has begun.
Insider Gaming also reported that Blizzard Entertainment announced Diablo V at BlizzCon 2026, with a planned release window of spring 2029. The outlet described the game's story timeline relative to Diablo IV, its world setting, and procedurally generated maps, while mentioning the Demon Hunter, Monk, and a new class. These details regarding the release and game content remain claims by the media outlet; Carter's photo and caption refer to the filming stage of production.