Rather, Blizzard says that four players makes for an 'optimal experience' when playing Diablo 2: Resurrected on Switch, particularly for the Switch's handheld mode. The reason for this limitation is assumedly technical, but Blizzard doesn't say that specifically.

RELATED: Diablo 2: Resurrected's Post Launch Content Plans Only four players will be able to play together in a single lobby on Switch. On Nintendo Switch, Blizzard has been forced to halve that total. In Diablo 2: Resurrected multiplayer, games on PC and non-Switch consoles will allow for up to 8 total players in a single lobby. In a blog post shared recently, and then reconfirmed by Blizzard on social media on Wednesday, a major limitation was revealed for the Nintendo Switch version of Diablo 2: Resurrected. The Nintendo Switch version of Diablo 2: Resurrected will, unfortunately, have the biggest restriction. However, there were always going to be limitations for the PC-focused game. Activision Blizzard studio Vicarious Visions has gone to great lengths to maintain Diablo 2: Resurrected's authenticity, even on consoles.

Diablo 2: Resurrected is just one week away from launch, when the classic ARPG will arrive on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S for the very first time.

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