Diablo 2: Resurrected’s Infernal Edition is a new bundle on Steam that includes the base remaster, Lord of Destruction, and the Reign of the Warlock DLC in one purchase, with full Steam Deck support. It launched on February 11, 2026 and hit an all‑time Steam peak of 11,749 concurrent players, briefly edging out Diablo 4’s 11,047 concurrent Steam players over the same weekend snapshot. If you want Diablo 2 on Steam with the new Warlock class and modern quality‑of‑life upgrades, Infernal Edition is currently the cleanest way to jump in for PC and Steam Deck.
| Skill Tree | Best For… |
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| Demonic Binding | Summoners. Bind specific demons (like Goatmen or Tainted) to tank damage or buff you. Unlike Necromancers, you manage fewer, stronger minions. |
| Eldritch Weapons | Melee Hybrids. Levitate weapons to strike enemies automatically while you cast. Great for tanky battle‑mage builds that want to be in the thick of the fight. |
| Arts of Chaos | Speed Farming. Rain destruction with massive elemental AoE spells. This path is the “glass cannon” option for clearing Terror Zones quickly. |
For most players, Infernal Edition is worth it if you enjoy classic loot‑driven ARPGs, want to try the Warlock, or prefer Steam over Battle.net. If you’re mainly invested in Diablo 4’s live seasons, battle pass, and upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion, you can treat Infernal Edition as a side game rather than a replacement.
What You Get In Diablo 2: Infernal Edition
Infernal Edition is a complete Diablo 2: Resurrected package on Steam that includes the base game, the Lord of Destruction expansion, and the new Reign of the Warlock DLC. The bundle is listed at around 40 Euros on Steam, while existing Battle.net owners can buy just the DLC for about 25 Euros through Blizzard’s own launcher. On Steam it is fully Steam Deck Verified and runs natively through Proton without needing to manually install the Battle.net client on Deck.
The DLC adds the Warlock class plus refreshed endgame content, new items, and better item management. If you last played Diablo 2 back in the early 2000s, you now get remastered graphics, remade cinematics, expanded stash space, loot filters, and online co‑op for up to eight players, on top of the Warlock’s fresh playstyle.
Expert insight: on Steam Deck at 800p with FSR on Quality and shadows turned down, testers report a fairly stable 50–60 FPS in most areas, with only brief dips during heavy effects; on a mid‑range PC (for example an RTX 3060) hitting 120 FPS at 1440p with high settings is realistic in standard farming spots.
How The Warlock Class Changes Diablo 2
Reign of the Warlock is Diablo 2’s first new class in roughly 25 years and is the main reason many players are returning. The Warlock is a caster who binds demons, wields floating weapons, and leans into three skill trees that cover demon control, elemental chaos, and melee‑caster setups. Compared to a Sorceress or Necromancer, the Warlock feels more like a hybrid that can swap between safe ranged play and risky melee with strong payoffs.
Here’s a simplified view of the Warlock’s trees:
| Skill tree | Playstyle focus |
|---|---|
| Demonic Binding | Bind Goatmen, Tainted, and Defilers for melee, ranged, or support roles. |
| Arts of Chaos | Elemental AoE spells, chain lightning‑style effects, late‑game damage scaling. |
| Eldritch Weapons | Floating weapons, melee‑caster hybrid, weapon auras and on‑hit effects. |
In practice, you can build a safer caster that lets demons tank, or push into melee by combining Eldritch Weapons with defensive bindings for a bruiser playstyle. The demon binding system encourages you to think about which demon suits each area, adding a layer of route planning that feels different from the usual Summoner Necromancer approach.
How Diablo 2’s Infernal Edition Performed On Steam
Infernal Edition’s Steam debut has been surprisingly strong for a remaster of a 2000 ARPG. On its first weekend, SteamDB recorded an all‑time peak of 11,749 concurrent players, with Diablo 4 sitting at 11,047 concurrent players over the same period. That means Diablo 2’s new bundle briefly pulled ahead of Diablo 4 on Steam at a time when D4 is between big content beats.
Community reactions on Steam and Reddit back up the numbers. Around 90% of roughly 1,672 Steam reviews are positive, with many players calling out the nostalgia hit, the Warlock, and the convenience of having Diablo 2 fully on Steam without fighting the Battle.net client, especially on Steam Deck. Some posts do criticize the DLC price, but others argue that the smoother install and added content justify buying it again on Steam.
If you care about population, it’s worth remembering that both games still have a large share of their audience on Battle.net. Steam numbers are useful to understand trends, but they’re not the full picture for the Diablo series as a whole.
Should You Buy Infernal Edition If You Already Own Diablo 2 Or Diablo 4?
If you already own Diablo 2: Resurrected on Battle.net, the main question is whether you want the Warlock DLC and the convenience of Steam. You can buy just the DLC on Battle.net, which is cheaper than rebuying everything, but you’ll miss out on Steam features like Deck compatibility out of the box, Steam achievements, and easy installs across machines.
If your main Diablo time is in Diablo 4, treat Infernal Edition as a side project rather than a replacement. Diablo 4 still has the higher long‑term Steam peak, modern live‑service structure, and upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion, while Diablo 2 shines more as a tight, replayable loot game with defined builds and quicker runs. A lot of veteran players are using Infernal Edition as their “offline” or “solo grind” game alongside D4 seasons, especially because the Warlock adds a new way to experience areas they know by heart.
If you’re a new player with no attachment to either game, the choice comes down to what you want:
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You like a slower, more methodical ARPG where builds feel locked in and drops matter more per piece: Infernal Edition is a strong pick.
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You want constant seasonal updates, large open zones, and modern live‑service systems: Diablo 4 fits better.
For broader planning around settings, builds, and system tweaks, it’s worth pairing Infernal Edition with a general Diablo ARPG hub that covers controller setups, monitor targets, and cross‑game build ideas so you are not relearning basic tuning from scratch every time you swap between D2 and D4.
