Diablo
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Developers | |
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Blizzard North | |
Publishers | |
Blizzard Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 31, 1996 |
Mac OS (Classic) | May 8, 1998 |
Diablo | |
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Diablo | 1997 |
Diablo II | 2000 |
Diablo III | 2012 |
Diablo II: Resurrected | 2021 |
Diablo Immortal | 2022 |
Diablo IV | 2023 |
Key points
- 20 FPS gameplay and 15 FPS videos without mods.[1]
General information
Availability
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Retail | DRM: Simple disk check, no physical copy protection. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.com | Old version of the Diablo Battle Chest. | |||
Amazon.com | Bundled with the Hellfire expansion. | |||
Amazon.com | Hellfire expansion only. |
- Not available via digital distribution.
- Later versions of the Diablo Battle Chest no longer include the original Diablo.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Hellfire | Authorized third-party expansion. Cannot be played on Battle.net. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Battle.net's support section has the latest patches; spawn versions of the game require separate patches from the full versions. Battle.net will not connect without the latest patch.
IPXWrapper
- IPXWrapper provides a workaround for Windows Vista and beyond not supporting IPX, used in multiplayer. Put ipxwrapper.dll, mswsock.dll, and wsock32.dll in the directory where Diablo.exe resides.[2][3]
DxWnd
- Allows running Diablo in windowed mode; not needed with Diablo 1 HD. To get started open the app and select File->Import ... from the menu bar, go to the exports directory and select Diablo.dxw. Right-click Diablo in the window and select Run.[4]
Mods
Diablo 1 HD
- An unofficial mod, also known as "Belzebub", in beta state for single player (only) with a host of features including increased resolution and updated compatibility with modern Windows. Copy the contents to the Diablo directory and open Belzebub.exe to play.
- Allows running at up to 60 FPS, in windowed mode, in resolutions scaled up to 1024p and various non-scaled, fixes crashing and DirectDraw compatibility issues, multi-monitor compatibility, and continuous attacking with the left mouse button held down.
- Can't play the vanilla game without the added content, multi-player isn't currently available, and the viewing area is simply increased; sprites remain small at higher resolutions.
The Hell
- An unofficial mod that requires the expansion Hellfire to run which has various additions such as new spells, makes the game considerably more difficult, and has a tool for running the game on modern Windows.
The Awakening
- Another unofficial mod that also requires the Hellfire expansion.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- Windows: Multiplayer chat hotkey macros are stored in
<path-to-game>\diablo.ini
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Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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Network
Multiplayer types
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LAN play | 4 | Co-op |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op |
- Only up to 2 players are supported via modem.
Connection types
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Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 6112-6119 |
UDP | 6112-6119 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
Music doesn't play on the character and multiplayer selection screens
- The official patches introduced a behavior where music no longer plays on the character or multiplayer selection screens.
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Game crashes when switching to another process
- The game crashes when switching to another process on modern Windows, typically done using Alt+Tab ↹ or through the lock screen using Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
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Game locks up when returning to the main screen from multiplayer
- The game can lock up with a black screen when returning to the main menu from the multiplayer menu on modern Windows.
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Incorrect ancillary text display when entering a character name
- When entering a character name on modern Windows other text around the text entry area that should be cleared remains and appears partially cut off.
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Diablo.exe process doesn't end after quitting game
- When quitting the game the Diablo.exe process can remain indefinitely on modern Windows.
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Title screen effects partially disappear
- Title screen effects such as the fire sometimes partially disappear on modern Windows.
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Issues fixed
Rainbow or Washed Out Colors on Windows
- Colors can appear washed out, appear as a rainbow, or simply white due to a DirectDraw compatibility issue in Windows XP, Vista, and 7, including running in compatibility mode for these versions. See rainbow color problems in older games for fixes.
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Periodic crashes
- The game can crash periodically with modern Windows, especially due to modern GPU drivers.
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Can't create character in multiplayer mode
- After entering a character name in multiplayer you can get a error due to Windows compatibility issues.
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Can't connect to Battle.net
- You must be running the latest version and not have the Hellfire expansion installed.
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 3 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | |
Multiplayer | Battle.net |
Continuous attacking with left mouse button held down
- Normally on left mouse button down it only attacks once even if held down. Later games in the Diablo series provide this capability.
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Freeablo
- A FOSS reimplementation of the Diablo engine currently in an alpha state; see the site for details.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, NT 4.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 60 MHz Pentium or better | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB 16 MB for multiplayer |
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Video card (GPU) | DirectX 3 compatible | |
Other | 2x CD-ROM drive |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | System 7.5 or higher (OS X not supported) | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB with virtual memory 32 MB with virtual memory for multiplayer |
32 MB with virtual memory |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 640x480 resolution and 256 color support | |
Other | 2x CD-ROM drive |
References
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Diablo I (yes, Diablo 1) LAN play on Vista or Windows 7
- ↑ Diablo 1 - Windows Vista / 7 Color and LAN Issues RESOLVED
- ↑ Play Old PC Games :: Using DXWnd
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