Alright, game freaks, hold on tight since Blizzard has dropped yet another hellish new nightmare pet in Diablo that’s ready to get serious. Meet Dante: a Hell Hound who would rather chew on your bones than wait for you to hand it to him. Yeah. You read that right. This is not your grandma’s golden retriever.
The official Diablo Twitter account released an ominous musing: “Give Dante a bone… or he’ll rip it from your still bleeding corpse.” And one would say, That sums up the tone of the game, where demons and looting go together in a bloody harmony. The fiery pup is free with the Sins of the Horadrim event, with players presently racking their minds on exactly how to earn—or, uh, survive—him.
What Is Dante About?
For starters, this isn’t just some cosmetic fluff with a buff. Dante has attitude. And the replies to that tweet prove it. Player @igrush_DE jokingly stated, “Might just hand him the whole arm to stay on his good side,” and honestly? I agree. When a demon dog threatens to turn you into a chew toy, you don’t resist. You comply.
But the real question is: how do you get him? Some players, such as @HoggcastM, candidly ask, “Earn or buy?” while @ravi_rs777 wonders, “How much? $20?” Blizzard hasn’t yet stated if Dante is behind a grind or paywall, but judging by Diablo’s history, it’s probably a little bit of both. In any case, the threat of losing a limb seems like solid motivation to hasten finding it out.
The Players Are Here for the Chaos
Reactions to the launch are flawless and a great source of amusement. @johnnw93 admitted, “Literally the only reason why I’m playing this season,” which is fair. I mean, who wouldn’t want a murderous hellspawn following them around? Meanwhile, @SalemKnight53 used that opportunity to demand a Crusader class-ooh, priorities.
And then the poor souls holding up the technical issues. @CocoAlcala51014: “I can’t open my reliquaries, it’s just a black screen for me on PS5,” proving, Even demonic pets can’t save us from the classic “game broke, pls fix”.
What’s Up Next for Diablo?
Dante’s release and the Sins of the Horadrim event are really keeping Blizzard’s players on their toes. Some, like @DaBrownBull, want that endgame incentive harder and harder, suggesting monthly challenges so the grind will keep feeling fresh. Others sane players are trying to avoid getting mauled by their new “pet.”
One of two things is sure: Dante is not here to fetch sticks. He is here for collecting. So if you jump in Diablo‘s latest update, maybe keep a few bones handy. Or, y’know, prepare to lose an arm. Your call.
And if you already have him, congrats, because you just graduated from “adventurer” into “demon dog’s chew toy.” Big League welcomes you.
Gamers, go forth and bleed at your own peril. Dante’s waiting. 🔥🐕💀
