Here at NerdLeaks, we’re tracking a fresh rumour that Diablo IV could be coming to Switch 2. Take this with a pinch of salt — the claim is being passed around as an exclusive leak, and if true it would mark a notable platform arrival for Blizzard’s action-RPG.
What Was Reported
According to Nintendo Life, an "exclusive" update from 'billbil-kun' of Dealabs alleges that the Nintendo version of the game will arrive in the second half of September 2026 for $69.99. The same report says a physical release is mentioned but is believed to be a "code in a box". As for the Lord of Hatred DLC, the leak reportedly states it is "unknown at this stage" whether that DLC will be included with the alleged Switch 2 release.
Nintendo Life also notes that ratings for a Switch 2 version of Diablo IV previously surfaced on Indonesia and Taiwan's classification boards earlier this year — a detail presented in the report as additional context for the rumour.
The Source & Credibility
Who Is Claiming This?
The headline claim comes via 'billbil-kun' on Dealabs, as reported by Nintendo Life. The Dealabs post is described as an "exclusive" and contains the concrete pricing and timing claim noted above. The leak is presented without official confirmation from Activision Blizzard or Blizzard, and the report admits there has been "radio silence" from the publisher.
Previous Signals
Per the reporting, the leak follows earlier classification listings that surfaced in Indonesia and Taiwan earlier this year. Those board ratings are cited as related signals but do not serve as direct confirmation of the Dealabs claim.
We’re being careful here: the chain is a community insider post reported by a games outlet, supported by the existence of prior classification entries. That’s suggestive, but not definitive — so again, take this with a pinch of salt.
What It Could Mean
If Diablo IV really does arrive on Switch 2 as alleged, there are several practical implications hinted at in the report:
- Accessibility On A New Platform: A Switch 2 release would bring the title to Nintendo’s hybrid hardware, mirroring Blizzard’s previous approach with other Diablo entries.
- Physical Format Choices: The claim that the boxed option may be a "code in a box" suggests any physical presence could be digital-first with a packaged key, rather than a full cartridge-based release.
- DLC Uncertainty: With the Lord of Hatred DLC reportedly "unknown at this stage" for Switch 2, buyers might face decisions about whether the base game alone will be crossplay-compatible or require additional purchases to match other platforms.
It’s worth noting that Blizzard has released Diablo games on Nintendo hardware before: during the Switch generation, Blizzard released Diablo III and the game's expansion content on the hybrid platform. That precedent is cited in the reporting as context for why a Switch 2 port would be plausible, though not confirmed.
Why This Matters
For players who prefer handheld or hybrid play, an alleged Switch 2 version of Diablo IV would be a big deal — especially given Blizzard’s history of bringing the franchise to Nintendo’s platform. If the price and timing claims from Dealabs are accurate, the release could represent a high-profile example of a major live-service style ARPG appearing on Nintendo’s next-gen hardware.
But there are outstanding questions: will the release include the ongoing DLC content that other platforms have? Will a physical option be a true cartridge or merely a boxed code? And crucially, will Activision Blizzard confirm or deny the report?
We’re watching this one closely. According to Nintendo Life, the rumour is active and backed by a named Dealabs poster and prior classification board entries — however, until Blizzard or Activision Blizzard makes an official announcement, the claim remains unverified. If true, it’s a notable platform expansion; if not, it’s another high-profile rumour to watch slip into the ether.
