


While it's not a make-or-break feature for a game this old - plenty of players will have likely lost save files migrating between computer upgrades - it's a welcome one, and a nice nod to the lasting legacy of the game. The interview also confirmed that the save files integrate pretty well seamlessly into Diablo 2: Resurrected, as Cederquist stated that players can continue from where they left off in classic Diablo 2 and simply experience their current save file with better visuals and audio. Back when we were working on, we wondered if the old save files would work, so we kind of shoved it in, and it worked!" That news will not necessarily appeal to many given the age of Diablo 2, but many of that game's fans have continued to play the 2000 classic decades later, and for those players, a Diablo 2: Resurrected save import feature will be extremely exciting.

Cederquist responded to a prompt about save file importing, stating " Yes! Keep your old save files. In an interview conducted by IGN Middle East, Diablo 2: Resurrected Game Producer Matthew Cederquist confirmed an unexpected but welcome feature, stating that the game will support importing classic Diablo 2 saves. Related: Diablo 2: Resurrected Won't Have Microtransactions Or Replace The Original Game The oft-maligned Diablo Immortal looks promising, but is another experience that fans of classic Diablo might not necessarily be interested in, which makes Diablo 4 and Diablo 2: Resurrected important releases for a franchise looking to appeal to both new and old fans alike. The Diablo 2 remake announcement was rumored to come ahead of its eventual reveal at BlizzConline, but that's done little to quell anticipation for Diablo 2: Resurrected. While Diablo 3 eventually grew into a strong long-term experience for fans, its initial launch saw many disappointed with the sequel, which didn't live up to the lofty expectations its predecessors set for it.
