Diablo 3 Gameplay Trailer: A Glimpse into a Darker Art Style

The anticipation for Diablo 4 has been building up among fans of the franchise, and with good reason. The game promises to deliver the same dark fantasy action that we've grown to love from Blizzard's previous titles in the series. However, it seems that not everyone is satisfied with the current color palette of Diablo III. In fact, some fans have taken it upon themselves to create their own gameplay trailers showcasing a darker art style for the game.

One such trailer has gained traction online, courtesy of DIII.Net and fan Sozou. The video aims to demonstrate what Blizzard's anticipated PC RPG would look like with a desaturated color scheme. This move is sure to reignite the 'Diablo III is too colorful' controversy that has been ongoing for some time.

For those who may not be familiar, Diablo II, which was released about a decade ago, featured gamma and brightness controls within its video menus. This allowed players to customize their gaming experience to their liking. However, it seems that Blizzard has taken a different approach with Diablo III, opting instead to focus on a brighter color palette.

Jay Wilson, the designer behind Diablo III, has stressed in the past that desaturated colors can make it more difficult to identify on-screen objects, thereby reducing the ease of play. This is likely why we haven't seen any official attempts from Blizzard to create a darker art style for the game.

Despite this, some fan renderings have showcased effects that look impressive, even if they aren't possible in the current engine. The author of the video below has attempted to address these concerns while still giving the game a 'darker' ambiance. It will be interesting to see how Blizzard responds to this latest development and whether we'll ever get to experience Diablo III with a darker color scheme.

Overall, it's clear that there is a demand for a darker art style in Diablo III, and who knows? Maybe one day we'll see an official trailer showcasing just that. Until then, fans will have to continue creating their own fan-made trailers like the one mentioned above.

Diablo 3 gameplay trailer