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====[http://diablo1.ovh.org/hd/?download Diablo 1 HD]====
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{{ii}} An unofficial mod, also known as "Belzebub", in beta state for single player with [http://diablo1.ovh.org/hd/?features a host of features] including increased resolution and updated compatibility with modern Windows.
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====[http://www.diablothehell.narod.ru/downloads.html The Hell]====
 
====[http://www.diablothehell.narod.ru/downloads.html 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.
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{{ii}} 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.
  
====[http://diablo1.eu.org/?en_changes,17 The Awakening]====
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====[http://www.moddb.com/mods/diablo-the-awakening The Awakening]====
Another unofficial mod that also requires the Hellfire expansion.
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{{ii}} Another unofficial mod that also requires the Hellfire expansion.
  
 
==Game data==
 
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
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{{ii}} Multiplayer chat hotkey macros are stored in <code>{{p|game}}\diablo.ini</code>.
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
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|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
|widescreen resolution notes= Use [http://mod.diablo1.eu.org/download/ Diablo 1 HD Mod]
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|widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#Diablo 1 HD|Diablo 1 HD]].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = Use [http://mod.diablo1.eu.org/download/ Diablo 1 HD Mod]
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Revision as of 06:54, 8 August 2015

Diablo
Cover image missing, please upload it
Developers
Blizzard North
Publishers
Blizzard Entertainment
Release dates
Windows December 31, 1996
Mac OS (Classic) May 8, 1998
Diablo on Wikipedia
Diablo
Diablo 1997
Diablo II 2000
Diablo III 2012
Diablo II: Resurrected 2021
Diablo Immortal 2022
Diablo IV 2023

Key points

Most people have moved on to either Diablo II or Diablo III for multiplayer.
20 FPS gameplay and 15 FPS videos.[1]

General information

Official Diablo Support
Diablo Series Forum
Diablo Wiki - A wiki for everything Diablo related

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Amazon.com
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Amazon.com
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Included with the Diablo Battle Chest (old version).
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Not available on Battle.net.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Hellfire
Windows

Versions

Diablo Battle Chest

Older copies of the Battle Chest include Diablo along with Diablo II and its Lord of Destruction expansion, as well as an official strategy guide for both games. Later releases do not include Diablo.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patches for the Windows, Mac OS and Spawn versions of the game are available on Battle.net's support section.

Mods

Diablo 1 HD

An unofficial mod, also known as "Belzebub", in beta state for single player with a host of features including increased resolution and updated compatibility with modern Windows.

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

Multiplayer chat hotkey macros are stored in <path-to-game>\diablo.ini.

Save game data location

Save game cloud syncing

No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.

Video settings

Selecting 320x240 in vidsize.exe (Windows) renders videos quarter size centered.
Selecting 320x240 in vidsize.exe (Windows) renders videos quarter size centered.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game options.
In-game options.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
4 Co-op
A guide containing help on how to plan Diablo 1 over LAN can be found here.
Online play
4 Co-op

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 6112-6119
UDP 6112-6119
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Rainbow or Washed Out Colors on Windows 7/8

Apply this DirectDraw fix on Diablo.exe.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw 3
OpenGL
Mac OS only.
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Smacker Video Technology
Multiplayer Battle.net

Freeablo

A FOSS reimplementation of the Diablo engine; see the site for details.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 95, NT 4.0
Processor (CPU) 60 MHz Pentium or better
System memory (RAM) 8 MB
16 MB for multiplayer
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) DirectX 3 compatible
Other 2x CD-ROM drive
Mac OS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) System 7.5 or higher
Processor (CPU) PowerPC
System memory (RAM) 16 MB with virtual memory
32 MB with virtual memory for multiplayer
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) 640x480 resolution and 256 color support
Other 2x CD-ROM drive

References

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