Can I Play Diablo on PS5? Yes – And It‘s Glorious!

As a hardcore fan who has been slaying demons since the first game launched in 1996, I am thrilled to report that the PlayStation 5 is an absolutely amazing place to play Diablo games. Both longtime fans and those new to the series can enjoy the iconic gameplay in stunning 4K visuals at smooth 60 FPS.

Thanks to stellar backwards compatibility and an upcoming next-gen launch, the PS5 is the perfect portal for transporting to the dark gothic world of Sanctuary. Read on for details on the current Diablo titles supported, how performance and features stack up on PS5 versus other platforms, and what the future holds.

Diablo 3 and Diablo 2 Resurrected Showcase PS5 Power

With its cutting-edge SSD, custom 3D audio chip, and up to 4K/120 FPS support, the PS5 hardware is downright impressive. How do Diablo games harness all that power for slaying demons by the hundreds? Let‘s analyze performance details:

Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls Ultimate Evil Edition

With its fluid framerate and near-instant load speeds, Diablo III on PS5 offers an buttery-smooth experience perfect for couch co-op or plowing through rifts solo.

Diablo 2: Resurrected

From its graphical overhaul to overhauled controller support, the beloved classic feel fresh and fluid on PS5 hardware. Dynamic 4K visuals and buttery framerates combine to make this one of the best ways to play Diablo 2.

And the PS5 SSD near-eliminates long load times going between overworld and dungeons. No more space to grab a snack while waiting!

Multiplayer and Cross-Progression Details

While crossplay isn‘t enabled across all platforms, the PS5 version does connect with PS4 players thanks to cross-generation support. So your friends on last-gen can still join the hunt.

And Diablo 3 as well as Diablo 2 Resurrected feature unified progression systems and characters across both PlayStation and Xbox thanks to Blizzard Battle.net accounts. So jumping between your PS5, an Xbox console, or PC allows picking up right where you left off.

Note that seasonal leaderboards remain separate per platform to keep competition fair. But your hero‘s level, gear, quest progress and more carry between PlayStation and Xbox!

However full cross-play between PC and consoles isn‘t currently supported. But exciting news on that front below…

Diablo 4 Brings Full Cross-Play and Next-Gen Visual Splendor

While resurrecting Diablo 2 in stunning 4K/60 FPS marks an amazing return, next year brings the franchise striding mightily into the future with Diablo 4. And it‘s built from the ground up to harness next-gen hardware power.

Slated to launch June 6, 2023 on both PS5 and PS4, Diablo 4 leverages cutting-edge features like ray tracing, 3D spatial audio, enhanced physics, dying enemies reacting realistically to damage, and destructible environments.

Sanctuary‘s largest open world to date will showcase astonishing dynamic weather, lighting, landscapes, and vistas only possible thanks to new hardware like the PS5. Prepare to be stunned!

And embracing what fans have long requested, Diablo 4 also marks the first series entry with full cross-play support across PC and consoles. PlayStation adventurers can finally crawl icy caverns with their PC pals.

With five gritty classes to choose from at launch, mountains of loot, limitless character builds, and randomized endless dungeons offering unlimited replayability, Diablo 4 aims to be the biggest and best franchise entry yet for all platforms.

As a passionate, longtime fan riding the hype train eagerly until launch, I can confidently say PlayStation owners absolutely have bountiful demon-slaying adventures to look forward to! Both now with stellar revamps of classics like Diablo 2, and groundbreaking new quests coming when Diablo IV unleashes next year.

Whether you cherish nostalgic trips to Tristram or can‘t wait to see what nightmares await in unexplored reaches of Hell, your PS5 is more than ready to portal you into the gloriously gothic world of Diablo!