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optimal builds, like the Summoner Necromancer. Players will be able to upgrade their gear and abilities throughout the game and increase their stats to develop the strongest possible character.
As with other remakes, such as the Resident Evil 2 remake, there are certain features that were changed or enhanced for Diablo 2: Resurrected. Players can utilize cross-progression and experience the game with surround-sound audio. One of the more prominent things that the developers added was a way to play the older version of the game. Those that want the game to have a nostalgic feel, or players that are interested in seeing the original version of the game for the first time, can activate Legacy mode.
Diablo 2 was originally released over 20 years ago in 2000. The remake has all new graphics and updated cutscenes for players to experience, and the core gameplay still holds up two decades later. Fans of the series can also turn on Legacy mode to have an authentic playthrough of the game as it was originally made. In every version of Diablo 2: Resurrected, there is a button or combination of buttons that easily trigger Legacy mode.
How to Turn On Legacy Mode in Diablo 2: Resurrected
Changes to Diablo 2: Resurrected include updated graphics that are much more defined and a lot of color correction. Some of the character models in the new version have also been changed drastically, and there is improved frame rate. Using Legacy mode will revert these changes and give long-time fans of the series a way to play the older version without having to switch games. Below are the button(s) used to activate Legacy mode on each platform:
- Xbox - LT + View
- Ninetndo Switch - ZL + Minus (-)
- Playstation - L2 + Touchpad
- PC - G
The same button, or button combination, is used to turn off Legacy mode and switch back to the updated game graphics. Alternatively, PC players can switch to Legacy in the character creation screen. Above the 7 classes, there is a Toggle button that will change the game to Legacy. For console players, the only way to trigger Legacy mode is by using the commands listed above. Even players that don't want to experience the older version of the game can switch to Legacy mode simply to visualize the differences in the new version. gives players an improved experience on an older title and the option to revert the changes.
Diablo 2: Resurrected is available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
