Blizzard's Diablo 4 Backlash
Blizzard's Diablo 4 has seen some backlash from the gaming community due to its late-game leveling and post-game content. Once the game has been beaten and it’s time for the endgame, some players have criticized the experience as 'tedious'. Several players have proposed five solutions to improve the endgame experience.
The Initial Objectives in Diablo 4
In Diablo 4, players initially set out with the objective to level up their chosen class and explore unfamiliar realms while facing unexpected horrors. This could include an unforeseen encounter with The Butcher during a casual dungeon stroll. Despite these challenges, gamers have continued to return to the game, willing to reach the maximum level with every available class!
Endgame Concerns
However, the game's endgame has been a continuous point of concern for the community since its release. Criticism is often aimed at the latter stages of gameplay, which have been deemed 'boring past a certain point'.
Proposed Solutions
Addressing this issue, Diablo 4 players have suggested ways the developers could enhance the endgame experience. Some of the proposed solutions include the availability of every single Aspect in the game as a Codex Power with upgradability, guaranteed item affixes to bypass RnG, a World Tier 5 for Level 100 characters, the ability to instantly clear the Paragon board at no cost, more options and content variation for the endgame.
Player Comments
One player who shared his thoughts stated that these issues make 'it obvious this game was not ready to be released'. Another player commented on the cost of skill tree and Paragon rebuilds, referring to it as 'obscene'.
Innovative Endgame Ideas
Others pitched innovative ideas for the endgame, including a popular suggestion which would see players descend through the layers of hell, fighting bosses at intervals. This concept takes inspiration from Ubisoft's The Division 2's endgame mode, where players must climb a tower all the way to the top.
Future Developments
As Blizzard recently revealed their plans for Diablo 4 Season 2 during Gamescom 2023, it's clear that more endgame content is in the pipeline. Diablo 4 players may just see some of their suggestions taken into account in the near future.