Diablo 3 being built for Xbox One, not confirmed for release

Blizzard has confirmed that an Xbox One version of Diablo 3 is in development alongside a previously announced PS4 version, but it's unclear whether the game will ever release on that platform.

Diablo 3 lead producer Alex Mayberry said it's easier for the studio to work on a version for both consoles simultaneously, even if it might never end up on Microsoft's newest console.

"I don't know where we are with Microsoft right now so I can't really comment on what that contract looks like," Mayberry told Videogamer.

"The point is we are developing for Xbox [One] and PS4 simultaneously. We hit those major platforms and then our goal as a development team is to make them run."

Mayberry added that it was up to Microsoft and Blizzard to work out a firm release date.

"We have that pipeline worked out. We've already done it with the 360 and PS3, so that team knows how to develop at the same time for both of those platforms.

"That's just what we do. And then Blizzard and Microsoft can work out whatever they work out."

The PS4 version will be released sometime in 2014.