Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition Coming to Consoles August 19

Blizzard Entertainment has announced Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition will arrive for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One and Xbox 360 on August 19, 2014. The new title will include all of the content featured in Diablo III and the Diablo III: Reaper of Souls expansion. Additionally, the game will feature other console exclusive modes and content including four-player split-screen multiplayer and online multiplayer sessions for up to four players. Read on for more details.

The Ultimate Evil Edition introduces even more ways for players to share their adventures. A new Apprentice mode boosts low-level players' power while adventuring with high-level friends, making it easier than ever to play together. Players will also be able to share treasures with other players on their friends lists via an in-game mail system, including mysterious Player Gifts containing rare loot for the adventurer whose name they bear.

"The Ultimate Evil Edition brings Reaper of Souls to console gamers for the first time, and wraps all of the content, features, and updates we've released for Diablo III into one epic package," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "Whether you're a veteran of the crusade against the forces of evil on PC or are just stepping foot into Sanctuary for the first time, there's never been a better time to experience Diablo III from the comfort of your couch."

In Reaper of Souls, the five valiant heroes from Diablo III—Barbarian, Demon Hunter, Monk, Witch Doctor, and Wizard—are joined by a new champion: the Crusader. Clad head to toe in fortified armor, the Crusader is an unstoppable force of righteous destruction who channels the power of divine wrath to visit retribution upon his demonic quarry.

Reaper of Souls adds a challenging new act to Diablo III in which players will embark on a dark and perilous journey through terrifying landscapes; explore the legendary city of Westmarch; and slay countless minions, each hell-bent on bringing the players' heroic quest to a grisly end. The adventure culminates in a climactic confrontation with Malthael, the Angel of Death, whose twisted designs spell ruin for the innocent people of Sanctuary.

In addition to the Crusader hero and Act V, the Ultimate Evil Edition includes a revamp of the game's loot system, an expanded Paragon progression system for max-level characters, and several other improvements to the Diablo III game experience, including:

• Adventure Mode: A new game mode that gives players the freedom to go anywhere and slay anything
• Bounties: Randomized objectives that reward players in new ways for exploring Sanctuary
• Nephalem Rifts: Fully randomized dungeons offering endless replayability and heaps of loot
• Level Cap to 70: Formidable new spells and abilities that take players to new heights of power
• The Mystic: A powerful new artisan who provides heroes with loot-customization options

For more information on the game, check out the official Diablo III website.