Diablo 3 Coming To Nintendo Switch With Bonus Zelda Content [UPDATED]

UPDATE (8/16/2018 - 10:24AM): The announcement of Diablo III: Eternal Collection on Switch has been confirmed. Blizzard and Nintendo officially dropped a trailer on August 16, confirming many of the details in the original story below, including all of the expansions released for Diablo III and the inclusion of exclusive Legend of Zelda content, including the Ganondorf Cosmetic Armor set, a Triforce portrait, and a Cucco pet (Hyrule's version of a chicken). Here is the trailer for the Diablo III: Eternal Collection on Nintendo Switch.

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Diablo has been quiet since the release of the Diablo III expansion, Rise of the Necromancer back in June 2017, but it would appear the 2012 game is getting a triumphant return to a place where it will be much appreciated. The game is apparently set to come to the Nintendo Switch in late 2018.

Forbes initially reported early on the matter. Though the article has been deleted, the information therein was preserved in a post on ResetEra. In the post, a few details were offered. The game will feature both the Reaper of Souls and Rise of the Necromancer expansions, as well as hosting 4-player co-op both on the same Switch and online. Playing online will require Nintendo Switch Online Service, which is launching in September. The entire package, dubbed the “Eternal Collection” will sell for $59.99 at launch. Of further interest is the bit of bonus content coming to the game from The Legend of Zelda.

It would appear Zelda’s Ganondorf is coming to the game in some fashion as an armor or skin. Screenshots showed Ganondorf in various class forms including Crusader and Barbarian. It’s a fun little bit of crossover that might entice players who have played their fair share of Diablo III in the past, especially considering the content can be tied to various classes.

It will also remain to be seen if any further Nintendo content makes the crossover to the game. It might be fun to play as Link, Zelda, or Impa in any of the other classes, though simply being able to play Diablo 3 in such a conveniently transportable fashion might be well worth it.

There is no confirmed date for Diablo III: Eternal Edition at this time, but we’ll share more information as this story develops.

Want to check out more fantastic Nintendo crossover? Check out the reveal of the latest Smash Bros Ultimate characters, which featured Castlevania characters, Dark Samus, and Donkey Kong Country’s King K. Rool entry to the game.