Is Diablo 4 an MMO?
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While Diablo 4 (D4) adopts some features from the MMO genre, it is not an MMO. Find out whether or not Diablo 4 (D4) is an MMO, and learn more about the features it borrows from the genre!
Is Diablo 4 an MMO?
Diablo 4 Is Not an MMO
From the game's official Battle.net store page, Diablo 4 is described an "action RPG" with no mention of it being an MMO.
While it does borrow several social features from MMOs, such as an always-online multiplayer world and several hub cities where players can meet, the game prioritizes providing a solid action RPG experience and keeps most multiplayer aspects optional.
MMO Features in Diablo 4
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World Bosses
Diablo 4 features World Bosses, which are massive boss encounters that require the strength and effort of several player parties to take down. Check out our guide below to learn more about the game's first World Boss, Ashava the Pestilent!
Ashava Boss Guide: Rewards and How to Beat
Open World Events
There are also plenty of randomly-occurring events in Diablo 4's open world, which players can participate in and help fellow players to receive rewards, such as loot, Experience, and Murmuring Obols.
These events include World Events, short side activities that take a few minutes to complete, and Legion Events, which involve taking down several waves of high-level enemies.
Clan System
Diablo 4 also features a Clan system, which allows players to group up with a large community of friends or like-minded players. Clans let players have an easier time gathering for in-game activities, setting player goals, and socializing with fellow players.
Fields of Hatred PvP
Players can also engage in PvP in Diablo 4 through the game's Fields of Hatred. In these locations, players take down demons and each other to collect Seeds of Hatred, which they can purify into Red Dust.
After collecting enough Red Dust, players can spend them at Unsavory Oddities Vendors to purchase a variety of items including cosmetics, mounts, and random pieces of equipment.
Diablo 4 Related Guides
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Goblin Event Guide
Updated 12/18/2025
The March of the Goblins return to Sanctuary, hunt and hoard for a ton of rewards!
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Lord of Hatred Release Date
Updated 12/15/2025
The final battle with Mephisto draws near. Find out when the latest expansion will drop!
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The Paladin Class Returns
Updated 12/12/2025
The Paladin class returns to Sanctuary! Find out how to play as the Paladin in Season 11, Divine Intervention.
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Starcraft Collaboration
Updated 9/26/2025
New Starcraft-themed cosmetics is available in the in-game shop and through a Twitch Drop Campaign starting on September 26!
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Patch 2.2.1 Update - May 14
Updated 5/13/2025
See all the class buffs and game updates done with Patch 2.2.1.
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Berserk Twitch Drops
Updated 5/7/2025
Claimed free cosmetics exclusive to the Berserk collaboration!
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Berserk Collaboration
Updated 5/7/2025
Check out the all-new cosmetic items created in collaboration with the Berserk anime!
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2025 Roadmap and Schedule
Updated 9/23/2025
Check out all the upcoming content for the year 2025!
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