Diablo IV Timeline ( Real )

announcement
November 2, 2019

Diablo IV Announcement

Blizzard Entertainment officially announces Diablo IV at BlizzCon, revealing the game's return to a darker and more mature tone.

reveal
November 1, 2022

Diablo IV Gameplay Reveal

Blizzard showcases extensive Diablo IV gameplay demonstrating new features, open world exploration, and updated graphics at BlizzCon.

feature_reveal
November 3, 2022

Diablo IV Multiplayer Details Unveiled

New multiplayer and social features of Diablo IV are detailed by Blizzard, including shared open world and PvP zones.

beta_announcement
March 2023

Diablo IV Closed Beta Announcement

Blizzard announces the upcoming closed beta test phase for Diablo IV, inviting players to participate in testing the game.

Diablo IV Timeline ( Fictional )

birth
-4500 BE

Birth of Lilith

Lilith, daughter of Mephisto and a key figure in Sanctuary's history, is born.

world_event
-3500 BE

Creation of Sanctuary

The world of Sanctuary is created as a refuge for escaped Nephalem children, combining demonic and angelic essences.

era
-3000 BE to -2000 BE

The First Nephalem Era

Nephalem rise and build great civilizations, wielding immense power.

world_event
-2000 BE

The Great Sundering

The Nephalem population is reduced drastically by divine intervention to balance the power between mortals and the High Heavens and Burning Hells.

political
0 AE (After Era)

Establishment of the Kingdom of Khanduras

One of the first human kingdoms is founded, setting the foundation for future Sanctuary politics.

artifact
980 AE

Arrival of the Black Soulstone

The Black Soulstone is crafted to capture the essences of the prime evils.

conflict
1000 AE

The Darkening of Tristram

The town of Tristram falls under demonic influence, leading to the rise of the original Diablo threat.

conflict
1264 AE

Lilith’s Return

Lilith returns to Sanctuary with plans to reshape the world and free humanity’s true potential.

conflict
1265 AE

The Shattering of the High Heavens

A brutal battle within the High Heavens changes the balance of power among angels.

organizational
1270 AE

Founding of the Kehjistan Order

An order devoted to fighting demonic forces is founded in the region of Kehjistan.

conflict
1272 AE

The Sundering of the Scosglen Forest

The sacred forests are scarred by battles between druids and demonic entities.

conflict
1275 AE

Battle of the Burning Sands

A pivotal battle in the deserts of Kehjistan halts the advance of infernal forces.