Diablo 4 Reveals Official Timeline of Sanctuary

Diablo 4 just revealed an official timeline of many major historical events across the franchise. This new timeline shows the biggest turning points from across its various games and expansion packs that led to Lilith’s return to Sanctuary in Diablo 4.

The world of Sanctuary is one rife with war and violence. As the fourth full title in the franchise, Diablo 4 continues the story with its darkest chapter yet, featuring the return of Lilith, Mother of Sanctuary and daughter of the Prime Evil Mephisto, Lord of Hatred.

The official Diablo 4 Twitter recently shared a brief timeline of events spanning every game set in Sanctuary, including Diablo Immortal. According to the timeline, Diablo 1 took place in 1263 of the Sanctuary calendar, and Diablo 2 took place over the following two years. Diablo Immortal took place five years later, with Diablo 3 occurring 15 years after that. However, Diablo 4 is taking place a whopping 50 years after the events of Reaper of Souls.

Lorath Nahr, the Horadric scholar and author of the upcoming Diablo 4 lore codex, the Book of Lorath, made his first appearance during Reaper of Souls cinematic. As players saw during the beta, the aging Horadrim scholar plays a major role in Diablo 4 as both narrator and guide. Considering he was probably no older than his early 20s during Reaper of Souls, Nahr is likely pushing his late 60s or early 70s in Diablo 4. Judging from his hunting acumen and physical strength, he is doing quite well for himself despite his age.

Players love Diablo 4’s gorgeous new timeline. It is succinct and easy to follow, laying out the major events in and surrounding the game franchise clearly. The captivating art is reminiscent of ancient Horadric scrolls and would fit perfectly in the Book of Lorath. Many were especially surprised to find the new game took place after such a long timeskip, and they are excited to discover what other ways Sanctuary has changed as they explore the open world zones of Diablo 4 once it releases.

Considering humanity was nearly wiped out during Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls, Diablo 4 has an understandably dark feel to it. The atmosphere is bleak and hopeless and is more evocative of Diablo 2 than Diablo 3 or Immortal. Though it is clear Sanctuary is on its back foot, players are more excited than ever to see how the conflict between Lilith and Inarius shapes the world in Diablo 4.

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