"Three years after releasing in the West, Diablo 4 is finally coming to China on December 12, but not without some noticeable visual changes that make Blizzard's ARPG less bloody and horrific than usual. The game finally received approval from China's National Press and Publication Administration earlier this year, and will now officially launch in December with a free trial and some unique cosmetics for those who pre-register."
"As highlighted by Wowhead, blood in the Chinese version of Diablo 4 is instead depicted as a brown-orange mist that comes out of enemies when hit. For a game where massive groups of enemies explode in a cloud of red, having what looks like dust burst out from enemies instead is definitely a major difference that is noticeable from the game's opening moments."
"While we don't yet know how Blizzard reimagined Necromancers' skeletal minions, one prominent skeleton enemy, the Wandering Death world boss, may offer a clue. Instead of a colossal-skeleton spirit, the Chinese version of Wandering Death is a giant collection of rocks that Western players would have a hard time guessing is even the same enemy. It remains to be seen if Blizzard has taken a similar rock approach to all skeletons in the game, but it certainly makes for a much different vibe."
Diablo 4 will launch in China on December 12 after receiving approval from China's National Press and Publication Administration earlier this year. The release will include a free trial and unique cosmetics for pre-registered players. Blizzard altered visual elements to comply with Chinese regulations on depictions of skeletons and blood. Blood and gore are replaced in many cases by a brown-orange mist or dust effect when enemies are hit. At least one prominent skeleton enemy, the Wandering Death world boss, has been reimagined as a giant collection of rocks. Necromancer skeletal minions and some ability icons have also been changed. Players in China are testing these modifications in beta.
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