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{{State|state=postdev}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Diablo III cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Diablo III cover.jpg
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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
 
|winehq      = 13484
 
|winehq      = 13484
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{{++}} Continues to receive frequent content, balance, and quality-of-life updates, including PC-exclusive features like Seasons.
 
{{++}} Continues to receive frequent content, balance, and quality-of-life updates, including PC-exclusive features like Seasons.
 
{{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>
 
{{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>
 
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{{++}} As of Patch 2.4.3 Diablo 3 now runs in DirectX 11 and 64-bit.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/20362179/patch-243-ptr-patch-notes-11-22-2016#general]</ref>
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/games/d3/ Official game website]
 
{{mm}} [http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/games/d3/ Official game website]
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{{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/ Official community website]
 
{{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/ Official community website]
 
{{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/ Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/ Official forums]
{{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4916972036 General known issues list]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://diablo.wikia.com/wiki/Diablo_Wiki Diablo Wiki] - A wiki for everything Diablo related
 
{{mm}} [http://diablo.wikia.com/wiki/Diablo_Wiki Diablo Wiki] - A wiki for everything Diablo related
 
{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo /r/diablo Subreddit]
 
{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo /r/diablo Subreddit]
{{mm}} [http://d3head.com/ D3Head] - A comprehensive item, skill and quest database from the makers of [http://www.wowhead.com Wowhead] for [[World of Warcraft]]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Battle.net, Online |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Battle.net, Online |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| official | https://us.battle.net/shop/en/product/diablo-iii | Battle.net, Online |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| official | https://us.battle.net/shop/en/product/diablo-iii | Battle.net, Online |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012JMXCQK | 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]].
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==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
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{{Image|Diablo3VideoOptions2.4.3.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
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|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = Change display mode to "Windowed (Fullscreen)" in-game.
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|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/diablo-iii/en WSGF entry] or use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Change display mode to "Windowed (Fullscreen)" in-game.
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Change display mode to "Windowed (Fullscreen)" in-game.
|4k ultra hd                = true
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = May require <code>D3Prefs.txt</code> edit. Color blind icons 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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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = 64-bit client includes options for multisampling from 2x up to 8xMSAA.
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|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.
 
|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.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    = AL and EU
 
  |notes    = AL and EU
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|matchmaking        =  
 
|matchmaking        =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
|p2p                =  
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|p2p                = unknown
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated          = true
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|iz3d                        = unknown
 
|iz3d                        = unknown
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 
|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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|osvr                        =
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|osvr 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        =
 
|3rd space gaming vest      =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest      =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
|creative senz3d            =
 
|creative senz3d notes      =
 
|leap motion controller      =
 
|leap motion controller notes=
 
 
|novint falcon              =  
 
|novint falcon              =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
|oculus rift                =
 
|oculus rift notes          =
 
|razer hydra                =
 
|razer hydra notes          =
 
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
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|play area seated            =
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|play area seated notes      =
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|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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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:
  
:...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.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4903520596</ref>
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:...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.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4903520596</ref>
  
 
====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>
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# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Diablo III\</code>
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# Open {{file|D3Prefs.txt}}.
 
# Change <code>HardwareClass "0"</code> to <code>HardwareClass "1"</code>
 
# Change <code>HardwareClass "0"</code> to <code>HardwareClass "1"</code>
 
# Change <code>DisableTrilinearFiltering "0"</code> to <code>DisableTrilinearFiltering "1"</code>
 
# Change <code>DisableTrilinearFiltering "0"</code> to <code>DisableTrilinearFiltering "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>
 
}}
 
}}
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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>https://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.
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====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 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>
 
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>
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===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>
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1. Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Diablo III\</code>
 +
 
 +
2. Open {{file|D3Prefs.txt}}.
  
2. find the <code>PlayedCutscene</code> lines, and edit them to read as follows:  
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3. find the <code>PlayedCutscene</code> lines, and edit them to read as follows:  
  
 
<code>PlayedCutscene0 "15"</code>
 
<code>PlayedCutscene0 "15"</code>
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<code>PlayedCutscene3 "15"</code>
 
<code>PlayedCutscene3 "15"</code>
3. Save and exit the file, and try again.<ref>http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4784318688?page=1#10</ref>
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4. Save and exit the file, and try again.<ref>http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4784318688?page=1#10</ref>
 
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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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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===Can't ⌘ + Tab (OS X)===
 
===Can't ⌘ + Tab (OS X)===
 
Check that you haven't enabled Caps Lock as that disables {{key|⌘|Tab}}, although {{key|⌘|M}} still functions correctly.
 
Check that you haven't enabled Caps Lock as that disables {{key|⌘|Tab}}, although {{key|⌘|M}} still functions correctly.
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==Other information==
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===API===
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{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 11
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|direct3d notes        =
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|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
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|opengl versions        =
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|opengl notes          =
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|glide versions        =
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|glide notes            =
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|software mode          =
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|software mode notes    =
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|mantle support        =
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|mantle support notes  =
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|metal support          =
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|metal support notes    =
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|vulkan support        =
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|vulkan support notes  =
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|dos modes              =
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|dos modes notes        =
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|shader model versions  =
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|shader model notes    =
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|64-bit executable      = true
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|64-bit executable notes= The 32-bit client is still available.
 +
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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Revision as of 20:29, 21 February 2017

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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]
As of Patch 2.4.3 Diablo 3 now runs in DirectX 11 and 64-bit.[2]

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
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Official website
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Amazon.com
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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).[3]
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.[4]
  • 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

Video settings.
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

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).[5]

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.[6]

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.[7]

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.[8]

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.[9] 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.[10]

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%.[11]

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.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

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
Support for Windows XP and Windows Vista will be dropped some time in 2017. The game will no longer run on these versions after this change.[12]

References