Blizzard Entertainment has revealed an exciting new collaboration that brings the bleak, blood-soaked world of Berserk into the gothic universe of Diablo 4 . The crossover event introduces armor sets and weapon skins directly inspired by Kentaro Miura’s iconic manga series, giving players the chance to channel their inner Guts as they carve their way through Sanctuary.
The Berserk crossover includes gritty cosmetic items like massive two-handed greatswords, raven-feathered cloaks, and brutal armor sets evoking the Black Swordsman’s signature look. These items are available through limited-time in-game events and shop bundles. According to PC Gamer , Blizzard’s aim was to honor Berserk ’s influence while enriching Diablo ’s already heavy atmosphere.
A Match Made in Darkness
Berserk Volume Cover (Credits: Young Anime Comics)
Diablo and Berserk are often cited in the same breath when discussing the evolution of grimdark fantasy across media. Miura’s storytelling has long been credited with inspiring aspects of not just Diablo , but other major franchises like Dark Souls and Elden Ring . This collaboration finally formalizes a connection that fans have acknowledged for years.
From a design standpoint, the Berserk content blends seamlessly with Diablo 4 ’s morbid tone. Players can now wield a version of the Dragonslayer sword, wear armor reminiscent of Guts’ worn battle gear, and even sport cosmetic motifs invoking the cursed Brand of Sacrifice. The visuals are striking, and the sentiment is clear—this crossover is a tribute as much as it is a thrill ride.
The Legacy of Berserk in Games
Berserk Volume Cover (Credits: Young Anime Comics)
The late Kentaro Miura’s Berserk has always been more than just a manga—it’s a blueprint for modern dark fantasy. Its raw emotion, nihilistic world-building, and relentless focus on struggle and revenge align perfectly with Diablo 4 ’s tone. This crossover marks a moment of artistic fusion between two worlds steeped in pain, power, and perseverance.
Fans of both franchises have praised the partnership as long overdue, with many on Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) noting how natural it feels to wield a greatsword in Diablo 4 with a little Berserk flair. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Guts or a Diablo veteran, the event offers a rare chance to step into battle looking—and feeling—like a dark legend.
Cygames is taking horror anime into a bold new direction with Necronomico no Cosmic Horror Show , an original series premiering in July 2025 . The anime follows Miko Kurono , a junior high student and rising streamer who stumbles into a mysterious VR game—only to uncover that it is more than just pixels and programming. Within this virtual space lurk eldritch beings, sanity-breaking puzzles, and the ever-thinning line between what’s real and what’s not.
This unique premise combines modern digital culture with Lovecraftian horror , crafting a surreal, anxiety-inducing experience. The show questions not only Miko’s perception of reality, but the broader obsession with escapism through technology, social validation, and content creation.
Cosmic Horror Meets TikTok-Age Anxiety
Necronomico no Cosmic Horror Show
Miko’s story starts innocently enough, with her joining a closed beta for a trendy new virtual reality experience. As she begins streaming her gameplay to a growing online audience, the game slowly mutates into something more sinister. Alien symbols, impossible architecture, and glitch-like hallucinations begin to distort her surroundings—and soon, her own thoughts.
According to early production insights from Cygames , Necronomico no Cosmic Horror Show will explore “what happens when you bring Cthulhu into a livestream.” It’s a commentary on how constant exposure, parasocial relationships, and social media obsession can fray the human mind—now under cosmic duress.
Production and Artistic Vision
Necronomico no Cosmic Horror Show
Directed by a yet-unnamed creative from Cygames Pictures, the anime promises a visually unsettling world filled with shifting dreamscapes, surreal monsters, and sensory-overloading sequences . From what’s been teased, the style evokes a found-footage-meets-VR-glitch-art aesthetic, akin to a fusion of Perfect Blue and Made in Abyss , but steeped in cosmic dread.
With sound design inspired by old vinyl static and digital screeching , and a protagonist losing touch with time and space, Necronomico no Cosmic Horror Show is set to be one of 2025’s most experimental and psychologically intense anime releases.
