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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Diablo_Coverart.png
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|cover        = Diablo Cover Cropped (2019).png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard North}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard North}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Synergistic Software|Hellfire expansion}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blizzard Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blizzard Entertainment}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra On-Line|Hellfire expansion}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|November 30, 1996}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 2, 1997}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 31, 1996}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|May 8, 1998}}
 +
|taxonomy=
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | ARPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Diablo }}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|diablo|94}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
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|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    = 1412601690
 +
|hltb        = 2511
 +
|lutris      = diablo
 +
|strategywiki = Diablo
 +
|mobygames    = 339
 +
|igdb        = diablo
 
|wikipedia    = Diablo (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Diablo (video game)
 
|winehq      = 73
 
|winehq      = 73
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Diablo}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{++}} No DRM (except for multiplayer)
+
|introduction      =
−
{{--}} Most people have moved on to either [[Diablo II]] or [[Diablo III]] for multiplayer.
+
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/ Blizzard Entertainment's Official Site]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://us.battle.net/support/en/games/diablo Official Diablo Support]
 
{{mm}} [https://us.battle.net/support/en/games/diablo Official Diablo Support]
−
{{mm}} [http://www.diablo2.com/forum/ Diablo Series Forum]
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{{mm}} [http://www.diablo2.com/forum/ Official Diablo Series Forum]
−
{{mm}} [http://diablo.wikia.com/wiki/Diablo_Wiki Diablo Wiki] - A wiki for everything Diablo related
+
{{mm}} [https://diablo.fandom.com/wiki/Diablo_Wiki Unofficial Diablo Wiki]
 +
{{GOG.com links|1551972094|diablo|for game series}}
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
−
{{Availability Table|
+
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Diablo-Pc/dp/B00001IVBL Amazon.com] | {{ID|Retail}} | }}
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{{Availability/row| retail | | Disc | Simple disc check, no physical copy protection. |  | Windows, Mac OS }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Battle.net | diablo | Battle.net, account | Includes Hellfire expansion. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | diablo | DRM-free | Includes Hellfire expansion. Pre-patched with DirectDraw 3 to DirectX 9 wrapper | | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} Later versions of the Diablo Battle Chest starting in 2007 no longer include the original Diablo.
 +
{{ii}} A [https://archive.org/details/Diablo_1020 demo] is available.
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The '''GOG.com version''' includes the base game and the non-canonical Hellfire expansion. It features two builds: the first one is the '''classic''' version without DRM and with access to the Battle.net server, and the other one is the '''enhanced''' version with GOG's custom DirectX wrapper with additional features, but without Battle.net access. It also comes bundled with [[#IPXWrapper|IPXWrapper]], which both versions can use.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        = The expansion pack includes a new class, new dungeons, spells and items.
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| 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. | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} Not available on [[Battle.net]]
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
Patches for the Windows, Mac OS and Spawn versions of the game are available on [https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/diablo-patch-information Battle.net's support section].
+
{{ii}} The GOG version is already patched.
 +
{{ii}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20120406044457/https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/diablo-patch-information 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.
 +
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
 +
|-
 +
! scope="col" | Operating System
 +
! scope="col" | Download Link
 +
! scope="col" |
 +
|-
 +
| Windows
 +
| [http://ftp.blizzard.com:80/pub/diablo/patches/pc/drtl109b.zip Blizzard FTP Server (Patch Version 1.09b)]
 +
| [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo/patches/pc/drtl109.exe Blizzard FTP Server (Patch Version 1.09)]
 +
|-
 +
| Mac
 +
| [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo/patches/mac/Diablo%201.09%20Update.hqx Blizzard FTP Server]
 +
|}
  
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===Mods===
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* [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo/patches/pc/dshr109.exe Windows-only Diablo Spawn patch]
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====The Hell====
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* [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/diablo_hellfire.php v1.01 Hellfire patch]
−
An unofficial mod that requires the expansion Hellfire to run. Adds new spells and various other things. Also makes the game considerably more difficult. Has a tool for running the game on newer Windows OS. [http://www.diablothehell.narod.ru/downloads.html The English website]
+
 
 +
===Source-ports===
 +
{{Source ports table|collapsed=no|content=
 +
{{Source ports table/row| DevilutionX | url=https://github.com/diasurgical/devilutionX | Port of Diablo to various platforms using reverse-engineered source code. DevilutionX's main focus is to make the game work on multiple platforms. An additional goal is to make the engine mod-friendly. The engine also supports Hellfire expansion, higher resolutions, widescreen aspect-ratio, and unlocked fps. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Peixoto's patch===
 +
[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] allows nearest neighbor or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel-art_scaling_algorithms#xBR_family xBRz scaling]
 +
and keyboard macros to reduce the tiresome left clicking
 +
 
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use DevilutionX|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/diasurgical/devilutionX/wiki/DevilutionX-additional-arguments-configuration-guide|title=DevilutionX additional arguments configuration guide · diasurgical/devilutionX Wiki|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Install [[#DevilutionX|DevilutionX]].
 +
# Run {{file|devilutionx.exe}} with the {{code|-n}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Blizzard Entertainment\Diablo\}}
−
{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Windows: Multiplayer chat hotkey macros are stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\diablo.ini}}.
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|
−
{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}}
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{{p|game}}\*.sv|
 +
{{P|game}}\dx\*.sv|
 +
{{P|game}}\hellfire\*.hsv}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Saves with the {{code|single_}} prefix are for single-player, and saves with {{code|multi_}} are for multiplayer.
 +
{{ii}} Saves in the {{code|dx\}} subdirectory are for the enhanced version, and saves without it are for the classic version.
  
−
==Video settings==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/diablo
+
|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
 +
|epic games launcher      =
 +
|epic games launcher notes =
 +
|gog galaxy                = false
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                    =
 +
|origin notes              =
 +
|steam cloud              =
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                =
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Video==
 +
{{Image|Diablo GOG launcher.png|Diablo GOG.com launcher.}}
 +
{{Image|Diablo GOG DirectX.png|Diablo GOG.com DirectX configuration.}}
 +
{{Image|Diablo vidsize.png|Selecting 320x240 in vidsize.exe (Windows) renders videos quarter size centered.}}
 +
{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/diablo
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = incomplete
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = incomplete
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
−
|widescreen resolution      = false
+
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes=  
+
|widescreen resolution notes= The GOG.com enhanced version has {{Term|stretch}}ed full-screen, {{Term|pillarboxed}} full-screen, and {{Term|pixel-based}} scaling as options.<br>Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]] or [[#Belzebub|Belzebub]].
−
|multimonitor              = false
+
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        =  
+
|multimonitor notes        = Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]] or [[#Belzebub|Belzebub]].
−
|ultrawidescreen            = false
+
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]] or [[#Belzebub|Belzebub]].
−
|4k ultra hd                = false
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]] or [[#Belzebub|Belzebub]].
−
|fov                        = false
+
|fov                        = n/a
−
|fov notes                  =
+
|fov notes                  =  
−
|windowed                  = false
+
|windowed                  = true
−
|windowed notes            =  
+
|windowed notes            = The GOG.com enhanced version supports windowed mode. See also [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]] or [[#Belzebub|Belzebub]].
−
|borderless windowed        = false
+
|borderless windowed        = true
−
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = The GOG.com enhanced version supports borderless fullscreen.
−
|anisotropic                = false
+
|anisotropic                = true
−
|anisotropic notes          =  
+
|anisotropic notes          = The GOG.com enhanced version supports up to 16x anisotropic filtering.{{cn|is it effective?}} See also [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]].
−
|antialiasing              = false
+
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = The GOG.com enhanced version supports up to 8x MSAA.{{cn|is it effective?}}
−
|vsync                      = false
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
−
|vsync notes                =  
+
|upscaling tech            =
−
|oculus rift                = unknown
+
|upscaling notes            =  
−
|oculus rift notes         =  
+
|vsync                      = true
−
|high frame rate           = unknown
+
|vsync notes                = The GOG.com enhanced version supports Vsync. See also [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]].
−
|high frame rate notes     =  
+
|60 fps                    = hackable
 +
|60 fps notes               = 20FPS gameplay and 15FPS videos.<ref name="FPStest">{{Refcheck|user=MetalPlateMage|date=21 July 2015|comment=Tested using ShadowPlay.}}</ref> Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]] for an unlocked frame-rate or [[#Belzebub|Belzebub]] for 60FPS support.
 +
|120 fps                    = hackable
 +
|120 fps notes              = Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]] for an unlocked frame-rate.
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                 =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
−
|key remap                = false
+
|key remap                = hackable
−
|key remap notes          =  
+
|key remap notes          = [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]] supports key remap out-of-the-box
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
−
|controller support        = false
+
|touchscreen              = hackable
−
|controller support notes  =  
+
|touchscreen notes        = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
|controller support        = hackable
 +
|controller support notes  = [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]] supports controllers out-of-the-box
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
−
|controller remap          = unknown
+
|controller remap          = hackable
−
|controller remap notes    =  
+
|controller remap notes    = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
−
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = hackable
−
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
+
|controller sensitivity notes= See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|invert controller y-axis  = false
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|invert controller y-axis notes=
 +
|xinput controllers        = hackable
 +
|xinput controllers notes  = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = hackable
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes   =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = hackable
 +
|other controllers notes  = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = hackable
 +
|controller hotplug notes  = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Image|Diablo options.png|In-game options.}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
−
|subtitles notes          =  
+
|subtitles notes          = Initial dungeon area monologues (every 5 levels) have no subtitles.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Bulgarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]] (incomplete)
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      =
 +
|notes    = [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]] can use the PlayStation 1 audio and has a fan translation
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      =
 +
|notes    = [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]] can use the PlayStation 1 audio and has a fan translation
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Greek
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
  |fan       = true
 +
|notes     = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      =
 +
|notes    = [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]] can use the PlayStation 1 audio and has a fan translation
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://wiaparker.pl/projekty/diablo-hellfire download], or [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Romanian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = 1) [https://yadi.sk/d/GnTkSh41yWeiBQ Unofficial translation by «Fargus Multimedia»]<br>2) [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/diablo/files/6007.html Unofficial voice-over by Студия «Stream»], or [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = See [http://academia.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/diabloes.exe Diablo] and [http://academia.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/diablo1_hellfire_es.exe Diablo: Hellfire], or [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Swedish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      =
 +
|notes    = [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]] can use the PlayStation 1 audio and has a fan translation
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Ukrainian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 +
|local play modes    =
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
−
|lan play            =  
+
|lan play            = true
−
|lan play players    =  
+
|lan play players    = 4
−
|lan play notes      =  
+
|lan play modes      = Co-op
−
|online play          =  
+
|lan play notes      = Uses obsolete IPX protocol; use [[#IPXWrapper|IPXWrapper]].
−
|online play players  =  
+
|online play          = true
 +
|online play players  = 4
 +
|online play modes    = Co-op
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
−
|local co-op          =
 
−
|local co-op players  =
 
−
|local co-op notes    =
 
−
|lan co-op            = true
 
−
|lan co-op players    = 4
 
−
|lan co-op notes      = A guide containing help on how to plan Diablo 1 over LAN can be found [http://1radpc.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95 here].
 
−
|online co-op        = true
 
−
|online co-op players = 4
 
−
|online co-op notes  =
 
−
|hot-seat            =
 
−
|hot-seat players    =
 
−
|hot-seat notes      =
 
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Only up to 2 players are supported via modem.
  
 
{{Network/Connections
 
{{Network/Connections
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|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
−
|direct ip          = unknown
+
|direct ip          = hackable
−
|direct ip notes    =  
+
|direct ip notes    = See [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|tcp  = 6112-6119
 
|tcp  = 6112-6119
 
|udp  = 6112-6119
 
|udp  = 6112-6119
−
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===[https://www.solemnwarning.net/ipxwrapper/ IPXWrapper]===
 +
{{++}} Already included in the GOG version.
 +
{{ii}} This tool provides a workaround the obsolete IPX protocol used in multiplayer. Extract it to {{p|game}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.geekrant.org/2014/03/04/diablo-i-yes-diablo-1-lan-play-on-vista-or-windows-7/|title=Diablo I (yes, Diablo 1) LAN play on Vista or Windows 7|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref name="languide">[http://1radpc.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95 Diablo 1 - Windows Vista / 7 Color and LAN Issues RESOLVED]</ref>
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Music doesn't play on the character and multiplayer selection screens===
 +
{{ii}} The official patches introduced a behavior where music no longer plays on the character or multiplayer selection screens.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall version 1.0 and don't update the game|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the GOG version|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]|ref={{cn|date=April 2022}}}}
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Later physical disks come pre-patched with later versions which have this issue.
 +
 +
===Game crashes when switching to another process===
 +
{{ii}} The game crashes when switching to another process on modern Windows, typically done using {{key|Alt|Tab}} or through the lock screen using {{key|Ctrl|Alt|Delete}}.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the GOG version|fix=Make sure any graphical enhancements are set to "default" in the launcher}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Windowed|DxWnd]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Belzebub|Belzebub]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 +
 +
===Game locks up when returning to the main screen from multiplayer===
 +
{{ii}} The game can lock up with a black screen when returning to the main menu from the multiplayer menu on modern Windows.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 +
 +
===Incorrect ancillary text display when entering a character name===
 +
{{ii}} 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.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Belzebub|Belzebub]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 +
 +
===Diablo.exe process doesn't end after quitting game===
 +
{{ii}} When quitting the game the Diablo.exe process can remain indefinitely on modern Windows.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Belzebub|Belzebub]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 +
 +
===Title screen effects partially disappear===
 +
{{ii}} Title screen effects such as the fire sometimes partially disappear on modern Windows.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Belzebub|Belzebub]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Rainbow or Washed Out Colors on Windows 7/8===
+
===Rainbow or washed out colors on Windows===
−
Apply this fix on Diablo.exe [http://www.mediafire.com/download/i1alox2bl2z387h/DirectDrawFix.exe].
+
{{ii}} 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.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix=
 +
# Download the [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Diablo Diablo Windows 10 Patch] and/or [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Diablo-Hellfire Diablo Hellfire Windows 10 Patch].
 +
# Unzip the files to the installation folder.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.strangebytes.com/index.php/projects/1-diablo-1-windows-7-vista-patch Diablo 1 Windows 7/Vista Patch]|ref={{cn|date=August 2018}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Mark Diablo.exe for DirectDraw compatibility behavior in the registry|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Additional ways of [[Glossary:DirectX/DirectDraw troubleshooting|DirectDraw troubleshooting]] to do this, which both have an identical effect in practice:
 +
* Use [https://www.mediafire.com/download/i1alox2bl2z387h/DirectDrawFix.exe DirectDrawFix.exe] and select Diablo.exe.
 +
* Apply a registry file from Blizzard for 1.09: [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo/d109_x86.reg x86 Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo/d109_x64.reg x64 Windows].
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]|ref={{cn|date=June 2022}}}}
 +
 
 +
===Periodic crashes===
 +
{{ii}} The game can crash periodically with modern Windows, especially due to modern GPU drivers.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|Diablo.exe}} in Windows XP SP3 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the GOG version|fix=Make sure any graphical enhancements are set to "default" in the launcher, otherwise crashes will be frequent.}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]|ref={{cn|date=June 2022}}}}
 +
 
 +
===Can't create character in multiplayer mode===
 +
{{ii}} After entering a character name in multiplayer you can get an error due to Windows compatibility issues.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=[[#Patches|Update the game]] to the latest version|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|Diablo.exe}} in Windows XP SP3 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]|ref={{cn|date=June 2022}}}}
 +
 
 +
===Can't connect to Battle.net===
 +
{{ii}} The game must be updated to the latest version and not have the Hellfire expansion installed.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game without Hellfire|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=[[#Patches|Update the game]] to the latest version|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      =
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    = 3
 +
|directdraw notes      = GOG.com enhanced version uses/requires D3D9.
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = hackable
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      = 64-bit requires DevilutionX.<ref name="github.com">{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/diasurgical/devilutionX/releases/latest|title=Latest release|date=2020-10-27}}</ref>
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = hackable
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = hackable
 +
|macos arm app          = hackable
 +
|macos app notes        = Intel support requires DevilutionX.<ref name="github.com">{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/diasurgical/devilutionX/releases/latest|title=Latest release|date=2020-10-27}}</ref>, also works via Rosetta.
 +
|linux powerpc app      = hackable
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= hackable
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= hackable
 +
|linux 68k app          = unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = hackable
 +
|linux executable notes = Requires DevilutionX.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/diasurgical/devilutionX/releases/latest|title=Latest release|date=2021-10-27}}</ref>
 +
|mac os powerpc app    = true
 +
|mac os 68k app        = false
 +
|mac os executable notes=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{ii}} Information on running this game on Linux can be found on the [https://www.gog.com/forum/diablo/playit_install_diablo_on_linux/post1 GOG.com forums.]
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        = Smacker Video Technology
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      = Battle.net Classic
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[http://freeablo.org Freeablo]===
 +
{{ii}} 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===
 +
{{ii}} Normally on left mouse button down it only attacks once even if held down. Later games in the Diablo series provide this capability.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Belzebub|Belzebub]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Source ports|DevilutionX]]|ref={{cn|date=April 2022}}}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use an [https://www.autohotkey.com AutoHotkey] script|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Here's a simple non-ideal example. Make a file with a .ahk extension and put the following in it, then run it followed by the game:
 +
<pre>
 +
~+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
 +
</pre>
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} May not be permitted on the Battle.net server.{{cn|date=July 2016}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Mods===
 +
====[https://mod.diablo.noktis.pl/download Belzebub]====
 +
{{ii}} An unofficial single-player mod with [https://mod.diablo.noktis.pl/features 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 left mouse button held down|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.
 +
 
 +
====[https://www.patreon.com/thmod The Hell 2]====
 +
{{ii}} Total overhaul HD mod for Diablo, with numerous improvements to the game engine, balance and gameplay. It's optimized for modern hardware, widescreen resolutions, and higher framerates. Rich in new content, features and fixes, it introduces new game modes, a magnitude of convenient gameplay and cosmetic options, deep and multifarious character customization, multiplayer support, hundreds of new multi-level passive skills, an infinity of new items with various properties.
 +
 
 +
====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/diablo-the-awakening The Awakening]====
 +
{{ii}} Another unofficial mod that also requires the Hellfire expansion.
 +
 
 +
===Cover Art Gallery===
 +
<gallery>
 +
Diablo cover.jpg|Original Diablo cover art.
 +
</gallery>
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 +
===Retail version===
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS    = 95, NT 4.0
 
|minOS    = 95, NT 4.0
 
|minCPU  = 60 MHz Pentium or better
 
|minCPU  = 60 MHz Pentium or better
−
|minmem   = 8 MB
+
|minRAM   = 8 MB<br/>16 MB for multiplayer
−
|minGPU  =
 
 
|minDX    = 3
 
|minDX    = 3
 +
|minother = 2x CD-ROM drive
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Mac OS
  
−
|recmem   = 16 MB for multiplayer
+
|minOS    = 7.5
 +
|minCPU  = PowerPC
 +
|minRAM   = 16 MB with virtual memory<br/>32 MB with virtual memory for multiplayer
 +
|minGPU  = 640x480 resolution and 256 color support
 +
|minother = 2x CD-ROM drive
 +
 
 +
|recRAM  = 32 MB with virtual memory
 
}}
 
}}
  
 +
===GOG.com version===
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
−
|OSfamily = Mac OS
+
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
|minOS    = 7, 8.1, 10
 +
|minCPU  = 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
 +
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 +
|minHD    = 1 GB available hard disk space
 +
|minGPU  = DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
  
−
|minOS   = System 7.5 or higher
+
|recOS   =  
−
|minmem   = 8 MB with virtual memory
+
|recCPU  =
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU   =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} The GOG.com release does not support Mac OS nor OS X.
 +
 +
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 22:58, 8 April 2024

Diablo
Diablo cover
Developers
Blizzard North
Hellfire expansion Synergistic Software
Publishers
Blizzard Entertainment
Hellfire expansion Sierra On-Line
Release dates
Windows January 2, 1997
Mac OS (Classic) May 8, 1998
Reception
Metacritic 94
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Isometric
Controls Point and select
Genres ARPG
Themes Fantasy
Series Diablo
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Diablo on HowLongToBeat
Diablo on IGDB
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Diablo guide on StrategyWiki
Diablo on MobyGames
Diablo on Wikipedia
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Diablo
Diablo 1997
Diablo II 2000
Diablo III 2012
Diablo II: Resurrected 2021
Diablo Immortal 2022
Diablo IV 2023

Diablo is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric ARPG game in the Diablo series.

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
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Simple disc check, no physical copy protection.
Windows
Mac OS
Battle.net
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 Includes Hellfire expansion.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Includes Hellfire expansion. Pre-patched with DirectDraw 3 to DirectX 9 wrapper
Windows
Later versions of the Diablo Battle Chest starting in 2007 no longer include the original Diablo.
A demo is available.

Version differences

The GOG.com version includes the base game and the non-canonical Hellfire expansion. It features two builds: the first one is the classic version without DRM and with access to the Battle.net server, and the other one is the enhanced version with GOG's custom DirectX wrapper with additional features, but without Battle.net access. It also comes bundled with IPXWrapper, which both versions can use.

Monetization

Type Notes
Expansion pack The expansion pack includes a new class, new dungeons, spells and items.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
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.
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

The GOG version is already patched.
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
Windows Blizzard FTP Server (Patch Version 1.09b) Blizzard FTP Server (Patch Version 1.09)
Mac Blizzard FTP Server

Source-ports

Name Description
DevilutionX Port of Diablo to various platforms using reverse-engineered source code. DevilutionX's main focus is to make the game work on multiple platforms. An additional goal is to make the engine mod-friendly. The engine also supports Hellfire expansion, higher resolutions, widescreen aspect-ratio, and unlocked fps.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Peixoto's patch

Peixoto's patch allows nearest neighbor or xBRz scaling and keyboard macros to reduce the tiresome left clicking

Skip intro videos

Use DevilutionX[1]
  1. Install DevilutionX.
  2. Run devilutionx.exe with the -n command line argument.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
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
Windows <path-to-game>\*.sv[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\dx\*.sv[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\hellfire\*.hsv[Note 1]
Mac OS (Classic)
Saves with the single_ prefix are for single-player, and saves with multi_ are for multiplayer.
Saves in the dx\ subdirectory are for the enhanced version, and saves without it are for the classic version.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy

Video

Diablo GOG.com launcher.
Diablo GOG.com launcher.
Diablo GOG.com DirectX configuration.
Diablo GOG.com DirectX configuration.
Selecting 320x240 in vidsize.exe (Windows) renders videos quarter size centered.
Selecting 320x240 in vidsize.exe (Windows) renders videos quarter size centered.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 The GOG.com enhanced version has stretched full-screen, pillarboxed full-screen, and pixel-based scaling as options.
Use DevilutionX or Belzebub.
Multi-monitor
 
 Use DevilutionX or Belzebub.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use DevilutionX or Belzebub.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Use DevilutionX or Belzebub.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
The GOG.com enhanced version supports windowed mode. See also DevilutionX or Belzebub.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
The GOG.com enhanced version supports borderless fullscreen.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
The GOG.com enhanced version supports up to 16x anisotropic filtering.[citation needed] See also DevilutionX.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
The GOG.com enhanced version supports up to 8x MSAA.[citation needed]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
The GOG.com enhanced version supports Vsync. See also DevilutionX.
60 FPS
20FPS gameplay and 15FPS videos.[2] Use DevilutionX for an unlocked frame-rate or Belzebub for 60FPS support.
120+ FPS
Use DevilutionX for an unlocked frame-rate.

Input

Keyboard and mouse, touch State Notes
Remapping
DevilutionX supports key remap out-of-the-box
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Touchscreen optimised
See DevilutionX
Controller
Controller support
DevilutionX supports controllers out-of-the-box
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See DevilutionX
Controller sensitivity
See DevilutionX
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
See DevilutionX
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See DevilutionX
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
See DevilutionX
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
See DevilutionX
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game options.
In-game options.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Initial dungeon area monologues (every 5 levels) have no subtitles.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Bulgarian
See DevilutionX
Simplified Chinese
See DevilutionX
Traditional Chinese
See DevilutionX (incomplete)
Czech
See DevilutionX
French
DevilutionX can use the PlayStation 1 audio and has a fan translation
German
DevilutionX can use the PlayStation 1 audio and has a fan translation
Greek
See DevilutionX
Hungarian
See DevilutionX
Italian
See DevilutionX
Japanese
DevilutionX can use the PlayStation 1 audio and has a fan translation
Korean
See DevilutionX
Polish
Fan translation, download, or DevilutionX.
Brazilian Portuguese
See DevilutionX
Romanian
See DevilutionX
Russian
1) Unofficial translation by «Fargus Multimedia»
2) Unofficial voice-over by Студия «Stream», or DevilutionX
Spanish
See Diablo and Diablo: Hellfire, or DevilutionX
Swedish
DevilutionX can use the PlayStation 1 audio and has a fan translation
Ukrainian
See DevilutionX

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
4 Co-op
Uses obsolete IPX protocol; use IPXWrapper.
Online play
4 Co-op
Only up to 2 players are supported via modem.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
See DevilutionX

Ports

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

IPXWrapper

Already included in the GOG version.
This tool provides a workaround the obsolete IPX protocol used in multiplayer. Extract it to <path-to-game>.[3][4]

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]
Use the GOG version[citation needed]
Use DevilutionX[citation needed]

Notes

Later physical disks come pre-patched with later versions which have this issue.

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 the GOG version

Make sure any graphical enhancements are set to "default" in the launcher

Use DxWnd[citation needed]
Use Belzebub[citation needed]
Use DevilutionX[citation needed]

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 DevilutionX[citation needed]

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]
Use DevilutionX[citation needed]

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]
Use DevilutionX[citation needed]

Title screen effects partially disappear

Title screen effects such as the fire sometimes partially disappear on modern Windows.
Use Belzebub[citation needed]
Use DevilutionX[citation needed]

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]
  1. Download the Diablo Windows 10 Patch and/or Diablo Hellfire Windows 10 Patch.
  2. Unzip the files to the installation folder.
Install Diablo 1 Windows 7/Vista Patch[citation needed]
Mark Diablo.exe for DirectDraw compatibility behavior in the registry[citation needed]
Additional ways of DirectDraw troubleshooting to do this, which both have an identical effect in practice:
Use DevilutionX[citation needed]

Periodic crashes

The game can crash periodically with modern Windows, especially due to modern GPU drivers.
Run Diablo.exe in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode[citation needed]
Use the GOG version

Make sure any graphical enhancements are set to "default" in the launcher, otherwise crashes will be frequent.

Use DevilutionX[citation needed]

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]
Run Diablo.exe in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode[citation needed]
Use DevilutionX[citation needed]

Can't connect to Battle.net

The game must be updated to the latest version and not have the Hellfire expansion installed.
Reinstall the game without Hellfire[citation needed]
Update the game to the latest version[citation needed]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw 3 GOG.com enhanced version uses/requires D3D9.
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
64-bit requires DevilutionX.[5]
macOS (OS X)
Intel support requires DevilutionX.[5], also works via Rosetta.
Linux
Requires DevilutionX.[6]
Mac OS (Classic)
Information on running this game on Linux can be found on the GOG.com forums.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
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]
Use DevilutionX[citation needed]
Use an AutoHotkey script[citation needed]
Here's a simple non-ideal example. Make a file with a .ahk extension and put the following in it, then run it followed by the game:
~+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

May not be permitted on the Battle.net server.[citation needed]

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 2

Total overhaul HD mod for Diablo, with numerous improvements to the game engine, balance and gameplay. It's optimized for modern hardware, widescreen resolutions, and higher framerates. Rich in new content, features and fixes, it introduces new game modes, a magnitude of convenient gameplay and cosmetic options, deep and multifarious character customization, multiplayer support, hundreds of new multi-level passive skills, an infinity of new items with various properties.

The Awakening

Another unofficial mod that also requires the Hellfire expansion.

Cover Art Gallery

  • Original Diablo cover art.

System requirements

Retail version

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) 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 version

Windows
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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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. ↑ DevilutionX additional arguments configuration guide · diasurgical/devilutionX Wiki - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  2. ↑ Verified by User:MetalPlateMage on 21 July 2015
    Tested using ShadowPlay.
  3. ↑ Diablo I (yes, Diablo 1) LAN play on Vista or Windows 7 - last accessed on May 2023
  4. ↑ Diablo 1 - Windows Vista / 7 Color and LAN Issues RESOLVED
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Latest release - last accessed on 2020-10-27
  6. ↑ Latest release - last accessed on 2021-10-27