DevilutionX

DevilutionX is a way to play the classic 1996 action role-playing game Diablo (and its Hellfire expansion) on modern computers and devices. The original game engine was reverse-engineered years ago, and DevilutionX builds on that work to make it run cleanly on current hardware, fix old bugs, and add optional quality-of-life improvements like widescreen support and visible health bars.

To use it, you need to own Diablo. The game data files (specifically a file called DIABDAT.MPQ) must come from your own CD or a digital purchase, such as from GOG.com. DevilutionX provides only the engine code, not the game content. There is a shareware version of the data available for people who want to try the partial demo content before buying. Once you have the data file, you download a DevilutionX release for your platform, place the data file in the same folder, and run it.

The project runs on a wide range of platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Xbox Series consoles, and even older hardware like the original Xbox and Amiga computers. This breadth is one of the project's main attractions for fans who want to play on unusual hardware.

For people interested in building on top of the game, DevilutionX also provides modding support, with tools and documented ways to create modifications. There is a growing list of community mods built on this foundation.

The source code is released under the Sustainable Use License, which allows non-commercial use only. DevilutionX is not affiliated with or endorsed by Blizzard Entertainment, which holds the Diablo trademark and copyright. Contributors are welcome via code, documentation, or testing, with a Discord community available for coordination.