Diablo 4's Dwindling Interest and Declining Viewership
Previously a resounding success and record breaker for its developer Blizzard, interest in Diablo 4 seems to be diminishing. Since the launch of Season 1, there has been a significant decline in stream viewership, with an astonishing 99% drop-off.
Low Turnout at Recent Diablo 4 Event
The dwindling enthusiasm was clearly manifested at a recent Diablo 4 event in South Korea, which experienced a disappointingly low turnout. On September 9, Blizzard Korea collaborated with Korean esports broadcaster TEN to host a live show featuring two teams competing against each other in Diablo 4.
However, the event did not meet the organizers' expectations. The stands were largely vacant and the stream barely touched 300 viewers at its peak. The scarcely populated event did not go unnoticed. A live streamer who attended the event was allegedly asked to stop streaming after remarking on the paltry crowd.
Pictures included in an online thread depict the near-empty venue, further underscoring the event's underwhelming attendance figures.
Reactions and Future Prospects
Open discussion about the event included varied sentiments. For instance, one individual asserted the sparse turnout and low viewership were indicators of the game's current state, even in Korea, known for its extensive Blizzard fan base.
Online commenters largely concurred with this sentiment, with many asserting that the game is 'dead'. Some attributed this to a lack of exciting items to seek out in the game or unappealing loot. But the disappointment is also tinged with hope, as some believe that this might force Blizzard to acknowledge the urgent need to address the issues in the game, potentially ushering in improvements.