Diablo 3's annual "Fall of Tristram" event, slated to conclude on February 1st, has sparked player requests for an extension. However, community manager pezradar confirmed this isn't feasible due to the event's hard-coded nature, precluding server-side adjustments.
Pezradar also addressed the postponement of Diablo Immortal's Season 34, impacting players' 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 smooth seasonal transition and protect player progress. Improved preemptive communication with players is acknowledged as a goal for future updates.
Separately, Wolcen Studio announced Project Pantheon, a free-to-play combat RPG incorporating extraction shooter mechanics. A closed alpha test commences January 25th in Europe, expanding to North America on February 1st. Game director Andrei Cirkulete described the blend of extraction shooter tension and RPG combat dynamics, hinting at influences from titles like Diablo and Escape from Tarkov. The game casts players as Death's messengers, tasked with restoring order to a ravaged world.
