Diablo creators’ new ARPG aims for revolution.

Diablo Creators’ New ARPG Aims for Revolution

Here’s to new ideas: Moon Beast Productions, founded by Diablo veterans Phil Shenk, Peter Hu, and Erich Schaefer, is developing a groundbreaking ARPG. With $4.5 million in seed funding, they aim to revolutionize the hack-n-slash genre.

A New Era of ARPGs

The team, responsible for Diablo, Diablo II, Hellgate: London, Torchlight, and Marvel Heroes Online, seeks to create an ARPG experience in more open, dynamic worlds. They plan to return to what made early Diablo games unique and addictive, taking those ideas in fresh directions.

User-Generated Content at the Forefront

A key innovation will be user-generated content (UGC). Moon Beast is building in-game tools allowing players to create custom content and even entirely new game modes. This approach, according to investor Overwolf, could inspire gameplay experiences beyond the base game, potentially unlocking new genres like MOBAs did from Warcraft III mods.

More Than a Diablo Clone

Moon Beast emphasizes that this isn’t a Diablo clone. They’re leveraging their experience to create something truly innovative, pushing the boundaries of the ARPG genre. The team’s vision is shrouded in mystery, but the potential for a truly unique experience is undeniable.