Diablo IV

Season 15 · Patch 3.2.1

News August 5, 2026

Diablo 4 is reportedly headed to Nintendo Switch 2 this September, in what may be one of the first Diablo-related reveals tied to this year's BlizzCon. The port has not been officially confirmed by Blizzard, but multiple independent signals point toward a launch window that would put Sanctuary on Nintendo's newest hardware for the first time.

According to Dealabs reporter billbil-kun, game classification organizations in both Indonesia and Taiwan have listings indicating a Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 exists. Dealabs independently reports an alleged release date of September 15 or 18, with a $70 price point and a physical retail presence — though the package would reportedly contain only a download code rather than a cartridge.

What Changed

Classification listings in Indonesia and Taiwan suggest a Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 is in development, per Dealabs reporter billbil-kun.

An alleged September release date of either September 15 or 18 has been reported independently by Dealabs, just days after BlizzCon's scheduled dates of September 12-13.

The port would reportedly retail for $70 and receive a physical release — though described as code-in-box rather than a game cartridge.

It remains unconfirmed whether the Switch 2 version includes both expansions, including the recent Lord of Hatred. For context, base Diablo 4 currently sells for $50 on other platforms, while a $70 "Age of Hatred" collection bundles both expansions — which could hint at a complete package but is not yet verified.

What This Means for Players

A Switch 2 port would mark the third time Diablo has appeared on Nintendo hardware, following Diablo 3 and Diablo 2: Resurrected on the original Switch. For players who favor portable play, a full-fledged ARPG experience with seasonal content on the go is a significant draw — assuming cross-progression and live-service features carry over intact.

The biggest open question for prospective buyers is which version of the game they'd actually get. Whether the $70 price reflects the base game alone or bundles Lord of Hatred alongside it will determine how attractive the port is versus existing platforms, where players can already buy the complete package at a comparable cost.

This news also arrives during an eventful year for Diablo 4. The Lord of Hatred expansion was well received, even as the current season drew criticism from fans over major changes to how Mythic items work. Blizzard has confirmed it will detail next season's content at BlizzCon, including plans to add classic items from previous Diablo games and allow players to carry the same character across seasons.

What's Next

Blizzard has not announced when or where an official reveal would happen. Gamescom runs August 26-30 with Xbox — Blizzard's parent company — in attendance, making it a possible venue for a first look. However, given the alleged release dates land just days after BlizzCon on September 12-13, an announcement at the show itself seems more likely.

Blizzard has been actively hyping this year's event. President Johanna Faries said earlier in 2026 that it would be Blizzard's "biggest year yet," teasing "major swings" across its franchises to be revealed at BlizzCon. "I have total confidence that the teams are going to come very, very big, both with the heart and soul of what I think our core-most fans long for in a BlizzCon, but also bringing some very new things to the table," Faries said.

Until an official confirmation lands, treat these details as reports rather than fact. The September dates, $70 price, and code-in-box physical release are all alleged at this stage, and whether the Switch 2 version ships with both expansions remains unverified.