What we did not know, however, is what Moon Studios meant more exactly by “action-RPG”, a genre that can encompass many different visions. In fact, according to the words of Thomas Malher on Twitter, it is the action-RPG isometric way Diablo and Path of Exile that the team is attacking. Not without having the ambition to bring something significant to the genre. On social networks, the team leader is increasing the pressure:
“Our next project is going to be a watershed moment for Moon. Either we manage to revolutionize the ARPG genre, or we will slowly disappear into the distance. Although it can be scary, I LOVE the challenge! Diablo, PoE, etc : we come for you, may the best win!“, he shouts months away from the launch of Diablo 4.
“A watershed moment for Moon”
Faced with this cry of motivation which may seem a bit overplayed, Internet users have underlined the fact that Moon Studios is supported, in particular financially, by Private Division, and that the studio already has two very popular titles to its credit. But for Malher, the whole issue rests on the critical and commercial reception that will be given to the game. “If we make a good game, people will buy it and we can make more. If our product is not performing, the risk is that we have no other chance“, he replies. In another tweet, the creative director also confirms that the game will indeed present a perspective in top view.
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