Tiny lore spoiler warning. The Diablo 4 Covetous Shen Easter egg might be hiding in plain sight, and it starts with a simple fishing quest. Sometimes the best Diablo content isn’t the boss fights. It’s the weird side quests you almost ignore.
Case in point: the fishing quest line with Shi Yugong.
On the surface, it’s simple. Catch fish, help an old man recover his memory, track down the Red-Eyed Fish. Done.
But then you start noticing things.
Wait… This Feels Familiar
Shi Yugong talks a lot. Avoids giving straight answers. Feels like he knows more than he’s saying. And the more his memory “comes back,” the less clear he actually gets.
Sound familiar?
Because that’s exactly how Covetous Shen was written in Diablo 3.
Shen was introduced in Diablo 3… stuck in a barrel.
Shi Yugong?
Also ends up in a barrel. A strong clue this Diablo 4 Covetous Shen Easter egg is intentional.
The Voice Connection?
Shen was voiced by James Hong, one of the most recognizable voices in gaming.
There’s no official confirmation yet, but players are already noticing the similarity. It’s close enough to raise eyebrows. MobyGames also lists James Hong as providing “additional voices” in Diablo IV, adding another layer to the Shi Yugong and Shen connection.
A Side Quest You Shouldn’t Skip
This is why you don’t skip side quests.
Because sometimes, between the XP and loot, you get something better:
A hidden throwback, a bit of lore, and a reminder that Diablo still knows how to surprise you. Well done Blizzard.
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