We’re always happy about that.Īreas are much larger than in the original Torchlight and are randomly generated (Diablo 3 does not randomly generate maps). T2 also supports the modding community which I’m sure that Diablo 3 does not. In the T2 beta Internet games were just as fluid and smooth. Torchlight 2 allows you to create an Internet/LAN game for your friends (or anyone) to join. There’s no LAN but friends can pop in and out of your games online seamlessly. If the servers shut down permanently (of course mega juggernaut Blizzard will likely keep them up for a decade or more) then you never get to play again.

If the servers are down you can’t load up a save offline. I am not aware of any such offer that was or is available for Diablo 3.ĭiablo 3 forces you to login and play online.

Steam pre-orders get a free copy of the original Torchlight. So you can technically pre-order for about $14.99. You can pick up three copies of Torchlight 2 with a group of friends and get the fourth free. Runic expects a June or July release for T2 if I remember correctly and the beta is closing for everyone on May 22nd further indicating an impending release. Torchlight 2 is only twenty bucks! Diablo 3 released on May 15th. I am inclined to say, “Hot damn pick this bad boy up”. This weekend I participated in the Torchlight 2 beta.

Torchlight 2 mod load order