Blizzard is incapable of running their own game: Diablo 3 event cannot be extended

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Blizzard is incapable of running their own game: Diablo 3 event cannot be extended

Feb 23,25

Diablo III's annual "Fall of Tristram" event, slated to conclude on February 1st, has sparked player requests for an extension. However, community manager pezradar clarified that extending the event is currently infeasible due to its hard-coded nature, precluding server-side adjustments.

Pezradar also addressed the postponement of Diablo IV Season 34, impacting player weekend plans. The delay, resulting from issues with the automatic season scheduler that prematurely ended Season 33 in early January, necessitates the creation and testing of new code to ensure a seamless transition between seasons. The extra time is dedicated to implementing and verifying this new code and safeguarding player progress. Pezradar acknowledged the need for improved communication regarding future scheduling changes.

Separately, Wolcen Studio announced Project Pantheon, a free-to-play action RPG incorporating extraction shooter mechanics. A closed alpha test begins January 25th in Europe, expanding to North America on February 1st. Game director Andrei Cirkulete described the game as blending "the tension and risk-reward of an extraction shooter with the battle dynamics of combat role-playing games," hinting at influences from titles like Diablo and Escape from Tarkov. The developers are keen to gather player feedback as players assume the role of a Death messenger, striving to restore order to a ravaged world.

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