With tonight's release of Diablo IV closer than ever, Blizzard Entertainment has picked a special way to celebrate, publishing a music video for the game's anthem "Lilith."
The video features the song performed by Halsey and BTS' SUGA, and it's filmed by MJZ director Henry Hobson, who was already at the helm of the beta live-action trailer shot in the Jesuit Chapel in Cambrai, France, a deconsecrated church built at the end of the 17th century. Unsurprisingly, this music video has been filmed in the same location.
You can watch it below.
The accompanying press release included a comment from Halsey herself.
I’m thrilled that I got to collab with SUGA of BTS on a reimagined version of “Lilith” for the Diablo IV anthem! Having spent countless hours in Sanctuary with my family, I'm here as both a fan and a collaborator. Plus I’ve always wanted to do a concept with SUGA with this type of dark mythology, Hopefully fans of Diablo, SUGA and myself will love Lilith’s embrace.
We also hear from SUGA.
Working with Halsey on a track for the Diablo universe has been an incredible joy. I hope the track resonates with many people worldwide.
Lastly, we get a comment from Rod Fergusson, General Manager of Diablo at Blizzard Entertainment.
This anthem for Diablo IV is a beautiful culmination of Halsey and SUGA’s passion for the world of Diablo and what it represents. Their re-interpretation of Halsey's 'Lilith' from all angles - as a sound, as a piece of art, as a narrative - takes you right into the desperate world of Sanctuary and the resolute spirit it takes to fight your demons, whatever form they may take.
Diablo IV is coming for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on June 6, 2023.
Recently, Blizzard also shared more details on Diablo 4's endgame. You can take a look at what awaits at high levels in our dedicated article and read our interview with Associate Game Director Joseph Piepiora and Lead Game Producer Kayleigh Calder.
On the topic of customization and balance, you can check out our interview with Lead Class Designer Adam Jackson and Lead Game Producer, Story and Narrative Melissa Corning, while we heard about the open world and dungeon design from Associate Game Director Zaven Haroutunian and Senior Dungeon Designer Dini McMurry.
Since the game is about to release, it got not one, but three launch trailers focusing on the story, the gameplay, and live-action.
Of course, you should read our full review of the game, in which our Austin Suther mentioned that Diablo IV "delivers exciting and accessible ARPG gameplay, a stunning world and engaging narrative to experience, and so many activities to keep you hooked for hours on end."
