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{{State|state=postdev}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Diablo III Coverart.png
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|cover        = Diablo III cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}}
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|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom page  =  
 
|gogcom page  =  
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|strategywiki = Diablo III
 
|wikipedia    = Diablo III
 
|wikipedia    = Diablo III
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|winehq      = 13484
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Series|Diablo}}
 
{{Series|Diablo}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{--}} Requires a constant internet connection, even for single player.
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{{++}} Continues to receive frequent content, balance, and quality-of-life updates, including PC-exclusive features like Seasons.
{{ii}} The Auction House was closed on March 18, 2014.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/13265001/auction-house-faq-updated-3-13-2014 Auction House FAQ Updated - Diablo III]</ref>
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{{ii}} Earlier physical copies of the game advertise an Auction House; this was permanently closed in early 2014 due to negative player feedback and developer review.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/13265001/auction-house-faq-updated-3-13-2014 Auction House FAQ Updated - Diablo III]</ref>
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4916972036 General known issues list]
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{{mm}} [http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/games/d3/ Official game website]
{{mm}} [http://forums.battle.net/board.html?forumId=12007 Official Forum]
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{{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/reaper-of-souls/ Official expansion website]
{{mm}} [http://www.reddit.com/r/diablo /r/diablo Subreddit].
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{{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/ Official community website]
{{mm}} [http://www.reddit.com/r/diablo3 /r/diablo3 Subreddit].
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{{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/ Official forums]
{{mm}} [http://www.reddit.com/r/diablo+diablo3/ diablo + diablo3 Subreddit] - browse both subreddit without custom CSS.
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{{mm}} [http://diablo.wikia.com/wiki/Diablo_Wiki Diablo Wiki] - A wiki for everything Diablo related
{{mm}} [http://d3db.com/home The Diablo 3 Database (D3DB)] - a comprehensive item, skill and quest database from the makers of [http://www.wowhead.com Wowhead] for [[World of Warcraft]].
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{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo /r/diablo Subreddit]
{{mm}} [http://starcrafttools.net/diablo-gem-calc.php Diablo Gem Calculator] - tracks and calculates gem prices in both real money and gold.
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Battle.net, online |}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Battle.net, Online | |  | Windows, OS X }}
{{Availability/row| official | http://www.diablo3.com | Battle.net, online |}}
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{{Availability/row| official | https://us.battle.net/shop/en/product/diablo-iii | Battle.net, Online | |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions unlock a digital download on [[Battle.net]].
 
{{ii}} All versions unlock a digital download on [[Battle.net]].
 
{{ii}} All versions require a [[Battle.net]] account and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
 
{{ii}} All versions require a [[Battle.net]] account and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
  
===Starter Edition===
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{{DLC|
The [[Diablo III]] '''Starter Edition''' provides players the ability to try out a limited demo version of [[Diablo III]].
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{{ii}} Some regions have in-game micro-transactions (not listed below).<ref>[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/16410220920 Patch 2.2.0 Features and Data Mining - Forums - Diablo III]</ref>
 
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{{DLC/row| Diablo III: Reaper of Souls | Can be bought from the [https://us.battle.net/shop/en/product/diablo-iii-reaper-of-souls Battle.net store]. | Windows, OS X }}
The Starter Edition has a number of restrictions:
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*Act I up to the Skeleton King is available
 
*Level 13 cap
 
*Matchmaking available only with other Starter Edition players
 
*Global Play is not available. Players attempting to connect to Diablo III Starter Edition in a region other than their Battle.net Account's home region will receive Error 12.
 
  
Matchmaking of Starter Edition is only possible with other players of the Starter Edition, and not the full accounts. This includes public matching and private invitations. Counterintuively, this means that Starter Edition players '''will not be able to play''' with players with full Diablo III accounts.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5150755817</ref>
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===Version differences===
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====Starter Edition====
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The Diablo III '''Starter Edition''' provides players the ability to try out a free version of Diablo III, with several limitations:
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*Players cannot progress past the Skeleton King, midway through Act I.
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*The level cap is 13 as opposed to 60 (70 in the expansion).
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*Matchmaking is available only with other Starter Edition players, including public matching and private invitations.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5150755817</ref>
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*Global Play is not available. Players attempting to connect to the Starter Edition in a region other than their Battle.net account's home region will receive an Error 12.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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}}
 
{{ii}} Save games are stored on the Battle.net servers.
 
{{ii}} Save games are stored on the Battle.net servers.
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
|origin                =
 
|origin notes          =
 
|steam cloud          =
 
|steam cloud notes    =
 
|uplay                =
 
|uplay notes          =
 
|gamesave manager      = true
 
|gamesave manager notes=
 
}}
 
  
 
==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
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{{Image|Diablo3VideoOptions.jpg|Video settings.}}
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
 
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/diablo-iii/en
 
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/diablo-iii/en
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = silver
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = silver
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|widescreen resolution notes= Includes a Letterbox option to force 16:9 resolution regardless of aspect ratio.
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        = Change display mode to "Windowed (Fullscreen)" in-game.
 
|multimonitor notes        = Change display mode to "Windowed (Fullscreen)" in-game.
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Change display mode to "Windowed (Fullscreen)" in-game.
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Change display mode to "Windowed (Fullscreen)" in-game.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Colorblind icons (see below) do not scale with resolution and are very small in 4K.
|fov                        =
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|fov                        =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
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|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|oculus rift                = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
|oculus rift notes         =  
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|60 fps notes               =  
|high frame rate            = false
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|120 fps                    = false
|high frame rate notes     = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/13244304540 60 FPS cap still there and more - Forums - Diablo III]</ref><ref>[http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/13242104388?page=2#22 VSync still limiting to 60fps on 120hz monitors - Forums - Diablo III]</ref>
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|120 fps notes             = True frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/13244304540 60 FPS cap still there and more - Forums - Diablo III]</ref><ref>[http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/13242104388?page=2#22 VSync still limiting to 60fps on 120hz monitors - Forums - Diablo III]</ref> Even if frame rate counters indicate the game is running at more than 60 FPS, all visuals (including camera movement) will only update at a maximum of 60 FPS.
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = true
|color blind notes          =  
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|color blind notes          = Icons to help distinguish between legendary and set items can be toggled on/off.
 
}}
 
}}
 
===Darker D3===
 
[http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/12879988398#9 Darker D3] changes the saturation, color tones, gamma, exposure, sepia tone, and sharpening of the game.
 
  
 
==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
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|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
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|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|button prompts            = unknown
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|button prompts notes      =
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback notes    =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|separate volume notes    = Master, SFX, voice, ambience, music
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, SFX, voice, ambience, music
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = 4.0-7.1, ProLogic
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|surround sound notes    = 4.0-7.1, Pro Logic
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          = Available for cinematic and quest dialogues
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|subtitles notes          = Available for cinematic and quest dialogues.
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
|mute on focus lost notes = Can be toggled in options menu
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|mute on focus lost notes = Can be toggled in options menu.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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}}
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{{L10n|content=
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = English
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    = US, EU, and SEA
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|fan      =
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|fan notes =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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|fan notes =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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|fan notes =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = German
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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|fan notes =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Italian
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = unknown
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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|fan notes =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Korean
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|interface = true
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|audio    = unknown
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|subtitles = unknown
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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|fan notes =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Polish
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|interface = true
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|audio    = unknown
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|subtitles = unknown
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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|fan notes =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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|fan notes =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Spanish
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|interface = true
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|audio    = unknown
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|subtitles = unknown
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|notes    = AL and EU
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|fan      =
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|fan notes =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Traditional Chinese
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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|fan notes =
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}}{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Simplified Chinese
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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|fan notes =
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}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play          =  
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|local play          = false
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
|local play notes    =  
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|local play modes    =
|lan play            =  
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|local play notes    = Console versions only.
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|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
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|lan play modes      =
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
|online play          =  
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|online play          = true
|online play players  =  
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|online play players  = 4
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|online play modes    = Co-op
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
|local co-op          = false
 
|local co-op players  =
 
|local co-op notes    = Console versions only.
 
|lan co-op            = false
 
|lan co-op players    =
 
|lan co-op notes      =
 
|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  =  
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|udp  = 1119, 6120, 6881-6999
 
|udp  = 1119, 6120, 6881-6999
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
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}}
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==VR support==
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{{VR support
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|gg3d name                  = Diablo III
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|native 3d gg3d award        =
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|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = silver
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|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
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|iz3d gg3d award            =
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|native 3d                  = unknown
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|native 3d notes            =
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|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/05/diablo-iii.html Helix Mod: Diablo III].
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|tridef 3d                  = unknown
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|tridef 3d notes            =
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|iz3d                        = unknown
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|iz3d notes                  =
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|htc vive                    =
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|htc vive notes              =
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|oculus rift                =
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|oculus rift notes          =
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|tracked motion controllers  = hackable
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|tracked motion controllers notes= [[Controller:Razer Hydra|Razer Hydra]] works with [http://sixense.com/motioncreator Sixense MotionCreator] bundled profile.<ref>[http://sixense.com/diablo3 Razer Hydra Control Profile – Diablo 3]</ref>
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|keyboard-mouse              =
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|keyboard-mouse notes        =
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|3rd space gaming vest      =
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|3rd space gaming vest notes =
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|novint falcon              =
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|novint falcon notes        =
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|trackir                    =
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|trackir notes              =
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|play area seated            =
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|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
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|play area standing notes    =
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|play area room-scale        =
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|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Video Card Not Supported===
 
===Video Card Not Supported===
[[Image:Diablo_III_unsupported.png|thumb|right|Unsupported video card error.]]
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{{Image|Diablo III unsupported.png|Unsupported video card error.}}
[[Image:Diablo_III_swiftshader.png|thumb|right|Demo version of Swiftshader, on Intel G41.]]
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{{Image|Diablo III swiftshader.png|Demo version of Swiftshader, on Intel G41.}}
 
You may receive the error message:
 
You may receive the error message:
 
:We have detected that your video card is not supported by Diablo III.
 
:We have detected that your video card is not supported by Diablo III.
  
[[Diablo III]] will block certain systems running the game if it does not detect a certain spec of video card. However, it is possible to force the game to run on any video card (even if it does not meet the minimum specification of the game).<ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/tn8la/im_going_to_die/c4o2ada</ref>  
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Diablo III will block certain systems running the game if it does not detect a certain spec of video card. However, it is possible to force the game to run on any video card (even if it does not meet the minimum specification of the game).<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/tn8la/im_going_to_die/c4o2ada</ref>  
  
 
This fix has been acknowledged by Blizzard, but comes with its own warning from Omrakos:
 
This fix has been acknowledged by Blizzard, but comes with its own warning from Omrakos:
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====Method 1 - Press Escape====
 
====Method 1 - Press Escape====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Method 1 - Press Escape}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Method 1 - Press Escape|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
  
 
# Pressing Esc instead of cancel will make one's computer attempt to load the client.
 
# Pressing Esc instead of cancel will make one's computer attempt to load the client.
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====Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt====
 
====Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
# Edit <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Diablo III\D3Prefs.txt</code>
 
# Edit <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Diablo III\D3Prefs.txt</code>
 
# Change <code>HardwareClass "0"</code> to <code>HardwareClass "1"</code>
 
# Change <code>HardwareClass "0"</code> to <code>HardwareClass "1"</code>
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====Method 3 - [[Swiftshader]]====
 
====Method 3 - [[Swiftshader]]====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Swiftshader}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Swiftshader|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
Using the program [[Swiftshader]] can successfully load the game even on extremely low powered machines. For example, the game can be run on integrated graphics as low powered as the Intel G41, albeit at extremely low frame rate.<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref>
 
Using the program [[Swiftshader]] can successfully load the game even on extremely low powered machines. For example, the game can be run on integrated graphics as low powered as the Intel G41, albeit at extremely low frame rate.<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===High DPI Setting===
 
===High DPI Setting===
[[Image:Diablo_III_dpi.png|thumb|200px|Disable DPI scaling settings.]]
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{{Image|Diablo III dpi.png|Disable DPI scaling settings.}}
By default, it appears as if [[Diablo III]] has a number of issues with high or custom DPI settings in Windows.  
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By default, it appears as if Diablo III has a number of issues with high or custom DPI settings in Windows.  
  
 
This can result in:  
 
This can result in:  
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|High DPI Setting fix}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|High DPI Setting fix|ref=<ref>Fix by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref>}}
{{ii}} This can be fixed by following these steps:<ref>Fix by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref>
 
 
# Right-click on the Diablo III shortcut (or Diablo III.exe) and go to the 'Compatibility' tab.  
 
# Right-click on the Diablo III shortcut (or Diablo III.exe) and go to the 'Compatibility' tab.  
 
# Select, 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings'.
 
# Select, 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings'.
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Error 37}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Error 37 workaround|ref=<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo/comments/tnxw1/trick_for_logging_in/</ref>}}
{{ii}}However, it is possible to bypass Error 37 using this trick
 
<ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo/comments/tnxw1/trick_for_logging_in/</ref>
 
 
# Enter password.
 
# Enter password.
 
# press {{key|Enter}}.
 
# press {{key|Enter}}.
 
# Press cancel before anything happens.
 
# Press cancel before anything happens.
 
# Log back in straight away.
 
# Log back in straight away.
{{ii}}This might be considered an exploit of the way that the client is reporting Error 37 to indicate that servers are too busy. However, this does not seem to have any particular consequences, except that Blizzard's servers will be busy.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} This might be considered an exploit of the way that the client is reporting Error 37 to indicate that servers are too busy. However, this does not seem to have any particular consequences, except that Blizzard's servers will be busy.
 
}}
 
}}
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====Error 75====
 
====Error 75====
 
Error 75 means that Blizzard servers are down. Check [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/status Diablo III Server Status] page for updates.
 
Error 75 means that Blizzard servers are down. Check [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/status Diablo III Server Status] page for updates.
  
 
===Can't Move Mouse In Fullscreen===
 
===Can't Move Mouse In Fullscreen===
[[Image:Diablo_III_dpi.png|thumb|200px|Disable DPI scaling settings.]]
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{{Image|Diablo III dpi.png|Disable DPI scaling settings.}}
 
This is most likely caused by high or custom DPI settings in Windows.  
 
This is most likely caused by high or custom DPI settings in Windows.  
  
 
====Method 1 - Compatibility====
 
====Method 1 - Compatibility====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Method 1 - Compatibility}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Method 1 - Compatibility|ref=<ref>Fix by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref>}}
This can be fixed by following these steps:<ref>Fix by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref>
 
 
 
 
# Right-click on the Diablo III shortcut (or Diablo III.exe) and go to the 'Compatibility' tab.  
 
# Right-click on the Diablo III shortcut (or Diablo III.exe) and go to the 'Compatibility' tab.  
 
# Select, 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings'.
 
# Select, 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings'.
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====Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt To Windowed====
 
====Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt To Windowed====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Edit D3Prefs.txt To Windowed}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Edit D3Prefs.txt To Windowed|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
{{ii}} If one is stuck in fullscreen mode, one can change the D3Prefs.txt settings to force a windowed mode.
 
{{ii}} If one is stuck in fullscreen mode, one can change the D3Prefs.txt settings to force a windowed mode.
  
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===No Diablo III License Attached===
 
===No Diablo III License Attached===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - No Diablo III License Attached}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Method - No Diablo III License Attached|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
This error message may appear:
 
This error message may appear:
  
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* A possible fix is to correctly set the region within the game settings, within the Options > Account > Server Region settings.<ref>http://www.gamefromscratch.com/post/2012/05/15/Picked-up-Diablo-3%E2%80%A6.aspx</ref>
 
* A possible fix is to correctly set the region within the game settings, within the Options > Account > Server Region settings.<ref>http://www.gamefromscratch.com/post/2012/05/15/Picked-up-Diablo-3%E2%80%A6.aspx</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
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===Overlays===
 
===Overlays===
Running programs that put an overlay over Diablo III (such as Mumble, Xfire, and MSI Afterburner) can cause Diablo III to crash. Use these overlays at your own risk.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4916972036</ref>
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Running programs that put an overlay over Diablo III (such as Mumble and MSI Afterburner) can cause Diablo III to crash. Use these overlays at your own risk.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4916972036</ref>
  
 
===Problems with Steam overlay===
 
===Problems with Steam overlay===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Problems with Steam overlay}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Problems with Steam overlay|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
* Add <code>DiabloIII.exe</code> with the + Add a game on the bottom left
 
* Add <code>DiabloIII.exe</code> with the + Add a game on the bottom left
 
* Right click Diablo III in the library and choose Properties
 
* Right click Diablo III in the library and choose Properties
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===Cinematics not playing or are missing from cinematics menu===
 
===Cinematics not playing or are missing from cinematics menu===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Cinematics not playing or are missing from cinematics menu}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Cinematics not playing or are missing from cinematics menu|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
1. Edit <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Diablo III\D3Prefs.txt</code>
 
1. Edit <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Diablo III\D3Prefs.txt</code>
  
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Update 8 June 2012: Blizzard appear to have restricted client language switching.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5578597286?page=1</ref> Errors 81, 82 or 84 displays: "The client does not match the accounts native language. Please, use the game native client." There is no known fix as of yet, as Blizzard controls the language restrictions from their servers.
 
Update 8 June 2012: Blizzard appear to have restricted client language switching.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5578597286?page=1</ref> Errors 81, 82 or 84 displays: "The client does not match the accounts native language. Please, use the game native client." There is no known fix as of yet, as Blizzard controls the language restrictions from their servers.
  
[[Image:Diablo_III_language_change.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Language change menu.]]Client language files can be adjusted from the options menu. Once the change is applied, a patch of approximately 3 GB is downloaded. Client language cannot be changed back until this download reaches the 'playable' state, and one re-enters the client to change the language option again.<ref>http://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/66164/can-i-change-the-language-the-game-client-uses</ref>
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{{Image|Diablo III language change.jpg|Language change menu.}}
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Client language files can be adjusted from the options menu. Once the change is applied, a patch of approximately 3 GB is downloaded. Client language cannot be changed back until this download reaches the 'playable' state, and one re-enters the client to change the language option again.<ref>http://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/66164/can-i-change-the-language-the-game-client-uses</ref>
  
 
Available languages are:
 
Available languages are:
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=====Method 1 - Disable Anti-Virus Software=====
 
=====Method 1 - Disable Anti-Virus Software=====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Disable Anti-Virus Software}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Disable Anti-Virus Software|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
# Turn off your anti-virus software and firewall.
 
# Turn off your anti-virus software and firewall.
 
# Loading the setup file again.
 
# Loading the setup file again.
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=====Method 2 - Connect Using Different Network Adapter=====
 
=====Method 2 - Connect Using Different Network Adapter=====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Connect Using Different Network Adapter}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Connect Using Different Network Adapter|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
The Blizzard Agent may be attempting to connect over the wrong network adaptor. The following steps may resolve your issue:
 
The Blizzard Agent may be attempting to connect over the wrong network adaptor. The following steps may resolve your issue:
 
# Open the Control Panel.
 
# Open the Control Panel.
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=====Method 3 - Delete/Modify Agent Files=====
 
=====Method 3 - Delete/Modify Agent Files=====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Delete/Modify Agent Files}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Delete/Modify Agent Files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
# Go to <code>{{p|programdata}}\Battle.net\Agent\</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{p|programdata}}\Battle.net\Agent\</code>
 
# Delete <code>Agent.exe</code>.
 
# Delete <code>Agent.exe</code>.
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===Low frame rate (OS X)===
 
===Low frame rate (OS X)===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Low Frame Rate}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Low Frame Rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
# Using settings in the D3Prefs.txt mentioned below one can achieve a reasonable frame rate on e.g. the MacBook Pro Mid 2010 with the Nvidia 330M.  
 
# Using settings in the D3Prefs.txt mentioned below one can achieve a reasonable frame rate on e.g. the MacBook Pro Mid 2010 with the Nvidia 330M.  
 
# Open the D3Prefs.txt and set the following to options to 1:  
 
# Open the D3Prefs.txt and set the following to options to 1:  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
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|minOS    = XP
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+
|minRAM  = 1 GB (XP), 1.5 GB (Vista, 7)
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|minRAM  = 2 GB
|minHD    = 12 GB
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|minHD    = 25 GB
|minGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1950 Pro
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1950 Pro
  
|recOS    = Vista, 7
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|recOS    = Vista, 7, 8, 8.1
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz
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|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
|recRAM  = 2 GB
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|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz
|recHD    = 12 GB
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|recRAM  = 4 GB
|recGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce 260
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|recHD    =  
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4870
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4870
 
}}
 
}}
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|OSfamily = OS X
 
|OSfamily = OS X
  
|minOS    = 10.6.8, 10.7.x
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|minOS    = 10.8.x
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo
|minRAM  = 2 GB
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|minRAM  = 4 GB
|minHD    = 12 GB
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|minHD    = 25 GB
|minGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2600
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|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
  
|recOS    = 10.7.x or newer
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|recOS    = 10.9
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo
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|recCPU  = Intel Core i3
|recRAM  = 2 GB
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|recRAM  =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 330M
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4670
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|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5670
 
}}
 
}}
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{{--}} The game does not support FileVault and FileVault 2 on OS X
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 07:30, 6 October 2016

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Diablo III
Diablo III cover
Developers
Blizzard Entertainment
Release dates
Windows May 15, 2012
macOS (OS X) May 15, 2012
Diablo III guide on StrategyWiki
Diablo III on Wikipedia

Warnings

This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Diablo
Diablo 1997
Diablo II 2000
Diablo III 2012
Diablo II: Resurrected 2021
Diablo Immortal 2022
Diablo IV 2023

Key points

Continues to receive frequent content, balance, and quality-of-life updates, including PC-exclusive features like Seasons.
Earlier physical copies of the game advertise an Auction House; this was permanently closed in early 2014 due to negative player feedback and developer review.[1]

General information

Official game website
Official expansion website
Official community website
Official forums
Diablo Wiki - A wiki for everything Diablo related
/r/diablo Subreddit

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Icon overlay.png
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Official website
Icon overlay.png
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
All versions unlock a digital download on Battle.net.
All versions require a Battle.net account and a constant internet connection for all game modes.

DLC and expansion packs

Some regions have in-game micro-transactions (not listed below).[2]
Name Notes
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Can be bought from the Battle.net store.
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Version differences

Starter Edition

The Diablo III Starter Edition provides players the ability to try out a free version of Diablo III, with several limitations:

  • Players cannot progress past the Skeleton King, midway through Act I.
  • The level cap is 13 as opposed to 60 (70 in the expansion).
  • Matchmaking is available only with other Starter Edition players, including public matching and private invitations.[3]
  • Global Play is not available. Players attempting to connect to the Starter Edition in a region other than their Battle.net account's home region will receive an Error 12.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Save games are stored on the Battle.net servers.

Video settings

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Video settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
US, EU, and SEA
Brazilian Portuguese
French
German
Italian
Korean
Polish
Russian
Spanish
AL and EU
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
Console versions only.
LAN play
Online play
4 Co-op

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 80, 1119, 6881-6999
UDP 1119, 6120, 6881-6999
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Diablo III.

Issues unresolved

Window Unresponsive

Game client window becomes unresponsive when a dialog box is opened in the background.

Issues fixed

Video Card Not Supported

Unsupported video card error.
Unsupported video card error.
Demo version of Swiftshader, on Intel G41.
Demo version of Swiftshader, on Intel G41.

You may receive the error message:

We have detected that your video card is not supported by Diablo III.

Diablo III will block certain systems running the game if it does not detect a certain spec of video card. However, it is possible to force the game to run on any video card (even if it does not meet the minimum specification of the game).[4]

This fix has been acknowledged by Blizzard, but comes with its own warning from Omrakos:

...if you decide to do this and have terrible performance as expected, please do not contact us reporting it. We know the unsupported cards aren't going to perform well and there's nothing we'll be able to do to remedy it.[5]

Method 1 - Press Escape

Instructions

Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt

Instructions

Method 3 - Swiftshader

Instructions

High DPI Setting

Disable DPI scaling settings.
Disable DPI scaling settings.

By default, it appears as if Diablo III has a number of issues with high or custom DPI settings in Windows.

This can result in:

  • Mouse cursor not being moveable whilst in fullscreen mode.
  • Mouse being imprecise on the screen.
  • Taskbar showing over the game window.
Instructions

Login Errors

These messages may appear when trying to log in.

Error 12

This means that no license is attached to the Battle.net account, a problem with many users in Asia. Check this thread for more information.

Error 37

This message means that the login servers are at full capacity. Official advice is to try logging in later when the servers are less busy.[6]

Instructions

Error 75

Error 75 means that Blizzard servers are down. Check Diablo III Server Status page for updates.

Can't Move Mouse In Fullscreen

Disable DPI scaling settings.
Disable DPI scaling settings.

This is most likely caused by high or custom DPI settings in Windows.

Method 1 - Compatibility

Instructions

Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt To Windowed

Instructions

No Diablo III License Attached

Instructions

Overlays

Running programs that put an overlay over Diablo III (such as Mumble and MSI Afterburner) can cause Diablo III to crash. Use these overlays at your own risk.[7]

Problems with Steam overlay

Instructions

Cinematics not playing or are missing from cinematics menu

Instructions

Installation Issues

Change Client Language

Update 8 June 2012: Blizzard appear to have restricted client language switching.[8] Errors 81, 82 or 84 displays: "The client does not match the accounts native language. Please, use the game native client." There is no known fix as of yet, as Blizzard controls the language restrictions from their servers.

Language change menu.
Language change menu.

Client language files can be adjusted from the options menu. Once the change is applied, a patch of approximately 3 GB is downloaded. Client language cannot be changed back until this download reaches the 'playable' state, and one re-enters the client to change the language option again.[9]

Available languages are:

  • English (United States)
  • Spanish (Latin American)
  • Korean
  • Chinese (Traditional)
  • German
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Polish

"Updating game files" Issue

Some players are reporting the game getting stuck at installation in the "Updating game files" part.

Method 1 - Disable Anti-Virus Software
Instructions
Method 2 - Connect Using Different Network Adapter
Instructions
Method 3 - Delete/Modify Agent Files
Instructions

Installation Stuck At 10%

If the user has any connections configured in "Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings" and they're set to "Dial whenever a network connection is not present," the install won't proceed past 10%.[10]

Installation Not Doing Anything

If the installation has yet to do anything you might need to make sure your secondary logon has been enabled. Do so by going through - Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Services, right click Secondary Logon and proceed to enable it by setting the start up type to automatic.

Low frame rate (OS X)

Instructions

Can't ⌘ + Tab (OS X)

Check that you haven't enabled Caps Lock as that disables +Tab , although +M still functions correctly.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 25 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT
ATI Radeon X1950 Pro
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.8.x
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 25 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT
ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
The game does not support FileVault and FileVault 2 on OS X

References