Diablo® II: Resurrected™ | Act II Cinematic

[@Games_and_Tech]

I am 36 years old now. 20 YEARS AGO my 3 brothers and me used to share the only computer available at home to play this game during hours. When finally Diablo 3 was announced we were too excited but it was disappointing. At that time I remember said to my little brother: why they can't do the same game but with crazy graphics... and now the gods have listened or maybe the evils. I can't be more exited by a game, and I am sure that we are too many sharing this feeling

[@Azure_Wulf]

My brothers and I also shared one computer to play D2. We made the mistake of talking Mom into playing and she quickly became addicted and thus our time was reduced even further. She doesn't know it yet but I plan on gifting her a switch along with a copy of D2:re when it comes out.

[@thebutcher6449]

@@Azure_Wulf please record it when you give the gift to your mother and post it this is amazing playing diablo with your parents thank for sharing your story to us

[@Azure_Wulf]

@@thebutcher6449 I'll post it on Reddit when D-day arrives. :)

[@pyr5881]

Play it for another 20 years and then you will be 56 years old.

[@Jaybird217904]

Told my wife I'm gonna be absent the weekend of September 23rd. I'm pumped

[@yzwme586]

3:07 that view of Lut Gholein from the Dry Hills is just gorgeous.. ... RIP my social life this looks amazing

[@niziggz]

I've seen all the D2 cinematics countless times each in my life, and yet I still forgot to exhale through Marius's entire dream sequence just now.

[@sibiumarius]

Hi :)

[@niziggz]

@@sibiumarius I've been searching for you for a long time, Marius. I was rather beginning to think you didn't want to be found.

[@jbagelfishing2907]

@@niziggz you are on point my friend. Killing the game

[@niziggz]

@FlameFox91 I shall take your position... into consideration.

[@Robertahausen]

yes the only thing D2 was good for was the cinematics...

[@thiagovidal6137]

Back in the day.. as much as I loved the game itself, half of the motivation to keep playing was to reach the next Act just so we were rewarded to another incredibly awesome top tier CGI cutscene... I guess it will be no different this time and I'm so glad they got remade as well.

[@Armitage574]

yep!

[@tzimiable]

That alone is enough to make me buy it tbh.

[@johnlucas6683]

Yes! Games then; Diablo II, Warcraft III (Reign of Chaos, Frozen Throne), Starcraft, cinematics were something to look forward to during campaigns/missions.

[@Elixir9]

finally D2 fans are getting some love and the cinematics is just awesome

[@BitWise501]

Nah its done in D3 style...

[@cameronmcewen9666]

The same cannot be said for _Warcraft III_ fans.😞

[@cameronmcewen9666]

@@BitWise501 And that’s bad because…???

[@jonathancunningham8739]

@@BitWise501 No it is not it is done in the D4 style take a look at the models.

[@BMPK]

@@jonathancunningham8739 dont worry, us true fans will love this game no matter what.💯

[@bnnguyenrw]

It amazes me how great the storytelling is in these cinematics, how it carries you towards something, as in a dream. “Why do things happen as they do in dreams?”

[@vonmeier]

Amazing to see the Wanderer's face in this quality, gives me the chills.

[@samtemdo8]

He looks more somber instead of insidious

[@kitosjek9541]

@@samtemdo8 can't imagine what his post transformation face will look like, caught a glimpse in the trailer.

[@ValariusXT]

"There, below us, lay our destination. The shining jewel, Lut Gholein, with the great sea beyond." Brings back good memories.

[@jondoe19896091]

We all must think "how hard is it to make a good game?". The masterpiece of D2, shows that, to make a great game, it takes great talent, great skill, and a great vision. The countless number of bad games in the 20 years since D2's release, makes it all the more clear.

[@Vo0Do0o]

This is insanely good.

[@BMPK]

Act III is my fav cinematic🔥

[@ngtony2969]

.... I don't know ... Right at the start Marius sounded wrong ... Like a cheap actor reading a script. Then they screwed up tyrael .... He looks more cartoonish more d3 than his original majestic looks, especially the wings and the full body halo glow .... How anyone say this is insanely good is beyond me And the 170k views with only a few k likes should be enough to tell you people aren't really happy with the cinematic

[@Zaughon]

These 2 cinematics make me extremely excited to the act 4 cinematic! I really hope they do that masterpiece justice!

[@BryantHH]

RISE DIABLO, LORD OF TERROR! 😈

[@mikfhan]

Also looking forward to the epilogue before expansion intro. The other inmates slowly screaming louder and louder as flames engulf the entire asylum, rats fleeing the inferno with the lord of destruction slowly filling the entire view as the music picks up. Cinematics team pulling those nostalgia heartstrings, what beautiful torment.

[@loka7783]

Act Iv is good but I also rank Act III just as high, since it's the first time we see Tyrael being a bad@ss. :)

[@Cryogenius333]

"I heard a voice then....like a thousand needles in my heart..."

[@lionsinofprideescanor8709]

Wanna see em wanderer's face distorted when diablo's taking over lol

[@Branziman]

I swear some scenes are almost hitting photo realism, it's insane how far cinematics have come. As per usual Blizz cinematics are GOAT. I don't see how anyone could dislike this, I know about the bad wrap at Blizz atm, but this work is amazing.

[@forestcityfishing4749]

Dont listen to the metoo crowd. ITs lies so they can grab power...they do this everywhere

[@stonebeard2194]

Acti-Blizz didn’t make this it was outsourced to another company correct?

[@Scrubwave]

@@forestcityfishing4749 What, NOW we're not supposed to listen to the metoo crowd? What's different this time except who's their target?

[@Branziman]

@@stonebeard2194 Well, the game was sourced to Vicarious Visions not sure about the cinematic.

[@gosztonnyino]

@@Branziman the cinematics were also outsourced, but yes they're great.

[@joyl7842]

I wish I could selectively remove all my memories of playing this glorious game, so I could experience it all fresh once more.

[@zeffmalchazeen3429]

Diablo 2 was the reason I took up and IT course and dreamed of working at blizzard creating this masterpiece. I may not have achieved my dream, but at least I have fun in the IT field.

[@JB-qq1xz]

same... d2 basically immersed me in the PC world back in 2001 and here I am today working them =D

[@diogofilipe90]

Oh my, this mix of nostalgia and excitement is overwhelming! 🔥🔥🔥

[@BitWise501]

Watch original. This one PG af.

[@kylerobinson6102]

It's a Pre-Order for me. Can't wait to play it boys.

[@Afflictamine]

thats how they get your $$$ by playing the Nostalgia card, the actual game will be worse than the original, just like WC3 Reforged

[@fablewynd7530]

The cinematics look amazing. Please, please, please consider releasing the soundtrack to these cinematics on some kind of album. They’re the only music from the original D2 that were never released publicly, and they’re absolutely amazing. Please, consider it.

[@lubrew6866]

You have quite a treasure there in that remastered cinematic

[@stefanlindberg2905]

This is so good. It's exactly like how the cinematics look in our memories. Great and impressive work! This will be a great experience so play again.

[@meganesenpai]

Man the moment Diablo speaks... I still can feel my goosebumb.

[@Cryogenius333]

"Not even death can save you from me..."

[@5133937]

When your camel dies in the desert you know you're in trouble.

[@tsumui]

The skies of this cinematic are truly works of art. Bravo to VV, they have done an incredible job!

[@XxHrallundeadrogueXx]

The D2 L.O.D Ending Cinematic with Tyrael is gonna be amazing when redone! The one thing about the times with that was it felt like such a bigger thing was happening but graphically it looks like Tyrael is just breaking some Red Wall or something. I can't wait to see The Destruction of The Eye of Anu in 1080p!

[@AlxSrv]

Tyrael was my favorite in D2, because of the cinematic before act 3. D2R turned out to be great game!

[@joemmaranan]

I just rewatched Act V cinematics with Baal saying Enough! and it is still has very good quality. I am wondering how good it will be after being remastered

[@pawcisq]

One day I brought cds with D2 from my friend. Dad looked over my shoulder once I was playing and asked what's that... This is how his story with Diablo started. I recently got him the remaster and he is patiently waiting for it.

[@Amberleen_the_Light_Eevee]

This is what I wished the cutscenes of Warcraft 3 Reforged would look like. ❤️

[@supermonteiro]

Amazed at how much they have improved, and how I still remember every single speak, and even how they pronounced them.

[@SenderBudYerGood]

My friend from high school got me into diablo and halo and a bunch of other really good games. To this day I am still grateful our paths crossed

[@nfg_racing7968]

The cinematics are awesome ughhhh i can't wait to see all of them i can't wait to play the whole game V.V has done an awesome job from what i have seen so far super hype for this game

[@Scorpion51123314512]

Can't wait to see how they made Mephisto (My favorite) and Baal look.

[@KnightViper]

Dude, act 4 cinematics gunna be lit!! Those transformation graphics of Diablo himself... can't wait!!!!!

[@robromero8436]

OG Act IV cinematic still gives me chills to this day. The remaster can't come soon enough!

[@TheHeartlessFour]

I'm excited most for the LoD opening Cinematic. Baal is my favorite prime evil.

[@Vimpari]

Makes me sad to think that Warcaft 3 didnt get this kind of love

[@spencerz2]

War Craft 3 frozen throne had amazing cinematics

[@johnlucas6683]

@@spencerz2 Yeah, Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne. But I think he meant the "Reforged" disaster

[@OccultFactoryProductions]

The scenery in HD graphics looks amazing

[@rampage75_25]

"This is my brother" The foreshadowing. God, the foreshadowing. So simple, yet so effective

[@thecoltster1]

I love the Diablo 2 story. I was about 5 years old when I convinced my mom to buy it for me. A neighbor kid's dad had been playing it and I really wanted it. Marius is such a gullible and tragic character. It was so shocking to learn Marius was talking to Baal in disguise, and then his demise. Simply the best. Video games have attempted to build better, more modern interpretations of the genre and always fail in comparison. Diablo 2 is more than just a video game for me.

[@nebula169]

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[@Factboy12]

I played the original D2 back in the summer of 2000... seeing this now is absolute treat. Blizzard has become the absolute masters of CGI movies. Seeing those cutscenes with Marius and the Dark Wanderer remade to this level of quality is astonishing.

[@SrChr778]

Wow, I never thought the cinematics could get better, but holy heck this is beautiful.

[@edwardturner5075]

I still get goosebumps while listening to this game and watching it

[@5133937]

Looks great, can't wait to see the Act III cinematic, the jewel of the series.

[@Stealelves]

this is a testament to a company and its employees working so hard on something that is a passion and a love. Fantastic work from start to finish - cannot wait for the other 4 cinematic's on release day

[@maxmustsleep]

yeah its incredible what a company that actually cares about its employees and not just profit margins can do with a game. Todays blizzard is completely unable to create a game of this quality level and they have all the money in the world. thank god blizzard are not the devs on this

[@Stealelves]

@@maxmustsleep for the love of the games and not the love of money

[@enouf5414]

Bravo VV, bravo, excellent job on these cinematics! I still remember 20 years ago, when my brother and I would sneak out of our bedroom when our parents had gone to bed, to play D2 on the only PC we had (a Pentium II). Every now and then we would get caught, but still we kept sneaking out to explore the dark world of Diablo deep into the night. To be able to experience it again, afresh, is just too good for words.

[@Kozi15]

Man I can now hear the sounds of Potion chugging!

[@Cryogenius333]

*Potion dropping sound* "Im overburdened"

[@-Samus-Aran-]

Act 3 cinematic was always my favorite. I can't wait to see it

[@Ezekku]

I'm not ready to go to the Maggot's Lair again, hated that place all my life.

[@eliasfajardo6148]

Duriel Is the boss I hated the most in all D2. I'd rather fight the 3 at the same time than duriel.

[@Science4Ever]

Nostalgia hit hard by watching this! I freaking LOVE Diablo!

[@chrispratt3666]

Tyreal looks so good! I can't wait to see Act 3 and beyond.

[@CTFlink]

Wow ! The act II cinematic benefited so much from this overhaul! I LOVE THE DETAILS

[@Rencol666]

i feel 20 years younger

[@Liam.Lacoste]

Man I wish Lut Gholein was this big!

[@Bestbad.]

we can hope in D4 we'll get a full Lut Gholein !

[@zsotibeka7267]

“Now you know what I seek, Marius.”

[@OriginalMokthol]

I love this! My only complaint would be that I wish Tyrael looked a bit more luminescent, similar to how in the original he was almost blinding. Well done!!

[@XochiCh]

According from what I've read, that is what he was supposed to look, but back in the day, CGI limitations forced them to use more light to cover him up.

Cinematics are done by Blizzard cinematic team. Vicarious Visions has nothing to do with this.

[@justice4all190]

@@XochiCh That sounds logic.

[@XxHrallundeadrogueXx]

also kinda funny they had to use more Light to cover up a Literal Being made of Light

[@OriginalMokthol]

@ Ah, thank you for clearing that up

[@Futz_the_Futzbulous]

"So close now ... so close" - Cydaea

[@markswebfactory]

OMG!!! Great Job VV, i remember playing this game in the 90's when it first came out, and still play the classic to this day!!....Can't wait to play D2R!!! i took a week off the week this game is launching so I can Binge Grind!!!....I will be playing on my lan setup with all my friends at my house!!! All nighters here we come...D2 was my first wife, now this Will be my Mistress!!

[@Deadgray]

The original Diablo II was released in 2000 ;-) I'll never forget playing it on my Pentium 133.

[@Eronaile2]

I like the way they added a little voiceline to explain 'it is my brother', leaving open the possibility the wanderer is Tal Rasha's brother... and not Bale's. GJ keeping the lore intact.

[@fabbiotimpano]

Dude the Baal scene now makes more sense now and looks so much better that we can see baal in human form and his surroundings. Loved it!

[@Agent1W]

2:43 That spooky look, WAY better than the original.

[@LittleBrick]

the accent on 'broken lands' seems to roll in his mouth...love it. also the calm face at 2:44...

[@krizalllid]

I wonder how extensively they'll redraw the Act 3 cinematic. Tyrael struggling to hit Diablo on the floor while he shuffles always cracked me up

[@w3sp]

Great job, cinematic team!

[@Keln02]

Tyrael looks as badass as ever. Can't wait to see him shatter the world stone

[@SuperiorRecords]

so good my dudes i never imagined it would look this good wow

[@ArseneGray]

I pe-ordered the game the moment I watched the reviews. If Blizzard would have botched that remaster that would be probably the last nail in the coffin. Visceral did a solid on you and it was a good decision to integrate them into the blizzard team.

[@rappel322]

I remember when watching the cinematics I so wanted Blizzard to do a movie length CGI. Watching this reaffirm that I still do. EPIC!1one

[@adevidex2263]

Thank you Blizzard! Pre-purchased the game, waiting for the launch and also (especially) waiting for D IV! Hope more books will be coming soon too!

[@arielabans]

Thanks for keeping original voiceover I think!

[@Rexxar-go2ok]

At first the wanderer tells him of how he has been a great warrior. But at the end of the cinematic it's the diablo talking, telling him that Baal is his brother, basically.

[@TheInfinityMaster1]

*Grew-up* playing the original 20 years ago! Can't wait for this remaster! :D

[@Riverfrost77]

I’ve waited so many years for this

[@sirisaacclarke4964]

Don't want to be that guy but the thing that bugs me was the desert they wandered through in the original had a bright blue sky with barely any clouds, it gave you a better feeling that you're in a scorching hot desert. Other than that it's a complete fan service! 🔥❤️

[@ReconRaptor]

Mad respect for Tal Rasha.

[@margenov]

We need higher than 1080p, make it happen please. The youtube 1080p compression is bad.

[@blakerackley8874]

If you think about it, the entire process to imprison Baal was pretty impressive. A secret tomb concealed in a hidden valley only accessible through a uniquely conjured portal located in a forbidden labyrinth underneath the harem in the palace of the ruling family of Lut Golein. On top of that it could only be opened with the Horadric Staff...The Haradrim went through a shitload of trouble to hide the lord of destruction away. Yet somehow Diablo just walks right in and frees him, that part always bugged me.

[@ivaylo_zhivkov]

Not that the graphics are bad, but in my memories i see it even better quality, no matter it was 22 years ago !

[@pyr5881]

You should know 22 years ago, there were very few Diablo-like games, but now there are lot. Everything has been changed. New graphics have been improved a lot but it's just you to be different.

[@fongdimbulator]

I used to love the D2 cinematics when the game was first released. Absolutely edging for Act III to drop.

[@outlawzqc]

I thought this was ''A new Hope'' and I was watching a scene of Luke and Ben Kenobi walking toward Mos Eisley?

[@therealzahyra]

I can't wait for tomorrow. I grew up with this game, I still have the original LoD installed and still play it. Been waiting for a remastered version for years!!!

[@jbd332]

AHHHHH I WANT IT NOW!!! Getting it for Switch, I love love loved this game. Man Sept 23 is so far away.

[@Stavroization]

im afraid of how bad it's going to perform on the switch. i think it's one of the main reasons why it's not being included in the beta.

[@CB-py1xh]

@@Stavroization Its not included in the beta because its a multiplayer beta and online multiplayer is somewhat bad and complicated with Nintendos very special online infrastructure. The Switch runs Doom Eternal and Witcher 3. It will run D2 without the slightest compromise if the port is done correctly.

[@Stavroization]

@@CB-py1xh I hope so. However, my pc runs those games much better than d2r. It was alpha so I'm hoping for better optimization but I'm not optimistic. Also, while Witcher and doom are playable in terms of them running at acceptable framerates for a handheld, personally, the loss of graphically fidelity isn't worth it.

[@marlonbrans3567]

@@CB-py1xh it runs doom eternal at 30fps not 60 like everywhere else and it dips alot below 30 i dont call that running to be honest, it should of never came out for the switch its not up to snuff

[@martinxvidxb]

"Now you know what I seek... This is my brother." At that moment Marius could have gotten mighty suspicious. The Wanderer is either brother of Tal Rasha or of Baal.

[@INSANE40K]

How I wish that this masterpiece gets thrown onto the small screen, they can literally do a 4 seasons for every act or they can rush it, do 2 story arcs, one with marius and diablo while traveling, the other story is the original heroes that have come to stop diablo in his path to reunite with his brothers, shame that we wull probably never get this on the small or the big screen.

[@DryBones271]

My Favourite Cutscene in D2 is the Act 4 Cinematic. Can't wait to see that one remastered.

[@AlithAnar]

Place with a lot of annoying bugs that release killer electric bombs.

[@niziggz]

Along with their king, Beetleburst.

[@stefanlindberg2905]

You're fun at parties lol

[@ExtremeTeddy]

Don't forget about those one-direction tunnels, lol

[@itsreallyhotinmyroom]

@@niziggz I love the superuniques in the game. Like Beetleburst and The Dark Elder.. Ancient Kaa. There's no lore or quests associated with them, they just exist in the world and quickly become a familiar landmark/challenge or one to be discovered.

[@niziggz]

@@itsreallyhotinmyroom RAKANISHU!

[@leejordan001]

Yess! My childhood have been resurrected for one last time!

[@johnlucas6683]

Oh no! Where's Act III's cinematic? That's one of my favorite besides the final one. *Foooool!*

[@cd4185]

the first blizzard cinematics to not get ratio'd in years- thank you vicarious visions

[@Startrance85]

Not gonna lie, these 2 videos was awesome cant wait for the Bael one.

[@LokiTheAnsuz]

Vicarious Visions is truly worthy of the Diablo franchise 😻 They've done amazing work with these!!

[@jeansimongat]

Man this bring back memories

[@pedroluizb]

I can`t wait for Act IV Cinematic !

[@mklizzar]

Hope they find his brother, seems like a nice guy.

[@Mathias_Show]

Lol))))

[@ksmoorthy87]

The warrior around the campfire 🔥 was epic.

[@sygmarvexarion7891]

Blizzard always knocking out of the park when it comes to art and cinematics. The actual games though...not so much after 2015.

[@ThorsShadow]

Dude, this is a remaster of Diablo 2. It is literally D2 with modern graphics. If you liked D2 back then, you're probably going to like it now. If you never played D2, play D2 Resurrected. I understand, where you're coming from, but this is a remaster of a game from "ye olde times".

[@shinhadou12]

This is a remastered edition,at least a remastered cinematic,OMFG Amazing

[@Addikt-Gaming]

Simply gorgeous, I absolutely cannot wait to revisit this game.

[@johnnyxp64]

i want to cry on how good that looks and feels! unbelievable!

[@devilmok]

Can't wait to see Act 4 cinematic!

[@oskarwiegaard]

OMG TYRIEL IS CLEEEAAAANNN. IM IN AWE. BEAUTIFUL JOB Blizz and VV!

[@metlguitar02]

Omg this is LEGENDARY

[@veinmetal8671]

20 Years later. Marius never learns.

[@sygmarvexarion7891]

I have an issue with the vid. Tal Rasha doesn't seem very cooperative when he's being slammed into the pillar and bound, and this is before Tyrael puts the stone into him. I thought he volunteered for it.

[@Borderlands808]

I’ve only played 3 but, heard so many good things about pt. 2 from others I’ve played with. This will be my first time playing 2. Can’t wait!

[@bhar92]

You have no idea how lucky you are. Be prepared to be amazed by this masterpiece

[@RobertSela]

wow thats like watching Terminator 3 without watching part 1 and 2.

[@Borderlands808]

@@RobertSela lol I know. I never knew about this game till 3 came out.