Diablo 5 Cinematic Director Confirms First Shoot Has Begun
Neil David Carter shared a social media post showing a mocap studio and confirming work on Diablo 5's cinematics has started, though the game won't launch until 2029.
Neil David Carter, the cinematic director on Diablo 5, has confirmed that work on the game's cinematics has begun. According to Game Rant, Carter shared a social media post about the "first shoot" on the project, accompanied by an image of a motion-capture studio.
The post marks an early production milestone for the Blizzard Entertainment title, which remains years away from release. No footage or additional details about the cinematics were included in the post.
Diablo 5 is not scheduled to launch until 2029. The game was announced at BlizzCon 2026, where Blizzard also confirmed the release window.
Blizzard has revealed three of the game's classes so far: the Monk, the Demon Hunter, and the Plague Knight. Developers have also detailed key story elements, including a survival focus and Diablo's victory over Sanctuary.
Quick answers
When is Diablo 5 releasing?
Blizzard has said Diablo 5 is not releasing until 2029.
What classes have been revealed for Diablo 5?
Blizzard has revealed three classes: the Monk, the Demon Hunter, and the Plague Knight.
Where was Diablo 5 announced?
Diablo 5 was announced at BlizzCon 2026.