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Revision as of 11:42, 15 May 2020
Developers | |
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Blizzard North | |
Hellfire expansion | Synergistic Software |
Publishers | |
Blizzard Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 2, 1997 |
Mac OS (Classic) | May 8, 1998 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 94 |
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
- Official Diablo Support
- Official Diablo Series Forum
- Unofficial Diablo Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: Simple disc check, no physical copy protection. | |||
GOG.com | Includes Hellfire Expansion. Pre-patched with DirectDraw 3 to DirectX 9 wrapper |
- Later versions of the Diablo Battle Chest starting in 2007 no longer include the original Diablo.
- A demo is available.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Hellfire | 1997 third-party expansion which was authorized (but not supported) by Blizzard. Cannot be played on Battle.net. Included for free with the GOG version. |
Version differences
Diablo (1997, retail disc)
- Released January 2nd, 1997.
- Uses disc check DRM.
- Limited to exclusive fullscreen mode.
Diablo (2019, GOG.com release)
- Released March 7th, 2019.
- Includes both the classic version with Battle.net access, and a modern OS compatible enhanced version.
- Includes the non-canonical Diablo: Hellfire expansion.
- Enhanced version uses a DirectX wrapper for better graphical compatibility in modern operating systems.
- No disc check DRM.
- The enhanced version does not have Battle.net access, although the included classic version does.
Essential improvements
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 folder where Diablo.exe resides.[2][3]
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.
Operating System | Download Link | |
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Windows | Blizzard FTP Server (Patch Version 1.09b) | Blizzard FTP Server (Patch Version 1.09) |
Mac | Blizzard FTP Server |
Windows-Only Diablo Spawn Patch
Mods
Belzebub
- An unofficial single-player mod with a host of features including increased resolution and updated compatibility with modern Windows. Copy the contents to the Diablo folder 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.
Play the game without the CD (retail)
Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Blizzard Entertainment\Diablo\ |
Mac OS (Classic) |
- Windows: Multiplayer chat hotkey macros are stored in
<path-to-game>\diablo.ini
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | Classic SP <path-to-game>\single_# .sv[Note 1]Classic MP <path-to-game>\multi_ # .sv[Note 1]Enhanced SP <path-to-game>\dx\single_ # .sv[Note 1]Enhanced MP <path-to-game>\dx\multi_ # .sv[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use Belzebub for pixel-based widescreen. The GOG.com enhanced version has stretch full-screen, pillarboxed full-screen, and pixel-based scaling as options. |
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Multi-monitor | Use Belzebub. The GOG.com enhanced version has stretch full-screen with options that allow multimonitor resolutions. |
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Ultra-widescreen | Use Belzebub. The GOG.com enhanced version has stretch full-screen with options that allow ultrawidescreen resolutions. |
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4K Ultra HD | Use Belzebub. The GOG.com enhanced version supports 4K resolutions. |
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Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use Belzebub or DxWnd[4] or Diablo 1 Windows 7/Vista Patch. The GOG.com enhanced version supports windowed mode. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | The GOG.com enhanced version supports borderless full-screen. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | The GOG.com enhanced version supports up to 16x anisotropic filtering.[citation needed] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | The GOG.com enhanced version supports up to 8x MSAA.[citation needed] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use Diablo 1 Windows 7/Vista Patch. The GOG.com enhanced version supports vsync. |
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60 FPS | 20 FPS gameplay and 15 FPS videos.[1] Use Belzebub. | ||
120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Initial dungeon area monologues (every 5 levels) have no subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | 1) Unofficial translation by «Fargus Multimedia» 2) Unofficial voice-over by Студия «Stream» |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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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
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
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.
Reinstall version 1.0 and don't update the game[citation needed] |
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Notes
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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.
Use DxWnd[citation needed] |
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Use Belzebub[citation needed] |
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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.
Use Belzebub[citation needed] |
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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.
Use Belzebub[citation needed] |
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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.
Use Belzebub[citation needed] |
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Title screen effects partially disappear
- Title screen effects such as the fire sometimes partially disappear on modern Windows.
Use Belzebub[citation needed] |
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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.
Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch[citation needed] |
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Install Diablo 1 Windows 7/Vista Patch[citation needed] |
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Mark Diablo.exe for DirectDraw compatibility behavior in the registry[citation needed] |
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Periodic crashes
- The game can crash periodically with modern Windows, especially due to modern GPU drivers.
Run Diablo.exe in Windows XP compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Can't create character in multiplayer mode
- After entering a character name in multiplayer you can get an error due to Windows compatibility issues.
Update the game to the latest version[citation needed] |
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Run Diablo.exe in Windows XP compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Can't connect to Battle.net
- You must be running the latest version and not have the Hellfire expansion installed.
Reinstall the game without Hellfire[citation needed] |
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Update the game to the latest version[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 3 | GOG.com enhanced version uses/requires D3D9. |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
- Information on running this game on Linux can be found on the GOG.com forums.
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | |
Multiplayer | Battle.net Classic |
Freeablo
- A FOSS reimplementation of the Diablo engine currently in an alpha state; see the site for details.
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.
Use Belzebub[citation needed] |
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Use an AutoHotkey script[citation needed] |
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~+LButton:: Loop { Sleep 100 GetKeyState, LButtonState, LButton, P if LButtonState = U break MouseClick, Left } return LButton:: Loop { Sleep 100 GetKeyState, LButtonState, LButton, P if LButtonState = U break MouseClick, Left } return Notes
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Cover Art Gallery
System requirements
Original Retail Release
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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Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 3 compatible | |
Other | 2x CD-ROM drive |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7.5 | |
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 |
GOG.com Digital Re-release
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB available hard disk space | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver |
- The GOG.com release does not support Mac OS nor OS X.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:MetalPlateMage on 21 July 2015
- Tested using ShadowPlay.
- ↑ Diablo I (yes, Diablo 1) LAN play on Vista or Windows 7
- ↑ Diablo 1 - Windows Vista / 7 Color and LAN Issues RESOLVED
- ↑ Using DXWnd – Play Old PC Games