The Success of 'Diablo IV' Is a Welcome Distraction for Activision Blizzard

The game sold more copies during its pre-launch period than any other Blizzard Entertainment title before it. Players have already spent 93 million hours with the game, and counting. Even before its full release this week, critics were praising its design and story. It's a rare positive outcome for a company that's been mired in controversy. Since 2021, Activision Blizzard's place in headlines has been next to allegations of harassment and news of burgeoning union efforts.