The recent update in Diablo 4, aptly named Abattoir of Zir, in the middle of the second season is not designed for the casual gamer. The game’s unyielding new dungeons have pushed many to their limits.
Blizzard, the makers of Diablo 4, took positive strides with the game after a rather disappointing first season. The current Season of Blood, along with its changes, was met with considerable excitement and support from the gaming community.
The company didn't stop at introducing new features at the onset of the second season. They've introduced a new kind of multi-tiered dungeon. The Abattoir of Zir is Diablo 4's response to the highly enjoyed Greater Rifts in its predecessor.
However, the rigors of the Abattoir of Zir has forced many gamers to reevaluate their stance on Diablo 4. Players who once supported Blizzard are expressing their discontent.
A major cause of player frustration is the Abattoir of Zir, presented as the ultimate challenge of Season 2 in Diablo 4. While it promises a potent, upgradeable Paragon Glyph as a reward, only the most tailored end-game builds have a chance at conquering even the most basic levels.
A post in the Diablo 4 community has estimated that reaching the Paragon Glyph to level 50 would take approximately 325 hours by completing higher tiers of the Abattoir of Zir. Considering this would only mean achieving a quarter of the glyph's maximum level of 200, many players have already called it quits.
Several gamers shared their reasons for stepping away from the game on social media platforms. They believe the grind to gain glyph experience isn’t worth their time and effort. The sentiment resonated with many others who were also losing interest because of these new dungeons.
A post stated, “It’s surprising how quickly I went from anticipating enjoyment at the sight of Abattoir of Zir to trying it once and deciding to quit for the season.” Many others in the gaming community have echoed this sentiment.
Blizzard had initially announced the Abattoir of Zir event as a challenge designed for the 'creme de la creme' of players. However, even the lower tiers seem to come with their set of difficulties.
If you're looking to pit your skills against Diablo 4’s toughest challenge so far, it's recommended to check out the numerous guides available. They might just make the difference between success and failure in the Abattoir of Zir.
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