D2 Survivors transforms Diablo II into a survivors-style horde game: pick one of the seven classic classes and move through Diablo II’s five acts (then Nightmare and Hell) while skills auto-cast and you survive waves of enemies. It preserves Diablo II’s original skill trees, item drops up through uniques, and mechanics like picking a card each level, so runs feel like condensed, automated Diablo sessions focused on endurance and loot. Play happens in a browser or via a desktop app for Windows and Mac, with a gameplay loop built around walking, item management, and watching your chosen build handle combat.
The project runs from your own Diablo II or Diablo II: Resurrected install (classic requires patch 1.14), reading art and sound locally so nothing is uploaded; saves remain on your machine or browser storage. It is a free, unofficial fan project made by a single developer (framara), supported by a Discord for bugs and build notes and optional Ko-fi donations. No ads or paywalls, and it is not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. Practical specifics: point the app or page to your install once, then play using your files; setup instructions, FAQ, privacy and legal notes, and contact links are provided.
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