When Will Diablo Immortal Release: A Look at the Latest Developments

The anticipation surrounding Diablo Immortal's release has been building for quite some time now. As fans eagerly await the game's launch, a recent development in Belgium and the Netherlands has caused some concern. According to reports, Activision Blizzard is restricting the release of its upcoming mobile title Diablo Immortal in these countries.

In October 2020, The Court of The Hague fined EA $11 million for its use of loot boxes in FIFA Ultimate Team packs. However, this fine was recently overturned after it was deemed that loot boxes are an optional part of a wider game. Despite this, both the Netherlands and Belgium banned loot boxes in 2018 with amendments to their gambling laws.

The news comes just one month after the release date reveal for Diablo Immortal. At that time, fans were given the opportunity to pre-register for the game in these territories. However, it appears that the developer has decided against releasing the title via app stores or on PC due to 'current operating conditions' in those countries.

An Activision Blizzard communication manager has stated that the decision is not directly related to the company's loot box policies. However, Blizzard's gamemasters team has taken a different approach, attributing the restriction to the countries' loot box laws. According to a Reddit post, the team stated, 'The loot boxes in the game are against the law in your country.'

It seems that Activision Blizzard is taking a cautious approach in response to the stringent rules regarding loot boxes in Belgium and the Netherlands. While fans may be disappointed by this news, it's likely that the company is prioritizing compliance with local laws and regulations.

As Diablo Immortal prepares for its release on smartphones in early June 2022, fans will have to wait and see how the situation develops. For now, it appears that the game will not be available for download via app stores or on PC in these countries. We can only hope that Activision Blizzard will find a way to work around the restrictions and bring Diablo Immortal to fans in Belgium and the Netherlands soon.

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