Blizzard Reveals Updates for Diablo 4 Post-Beta Playtests
Following the beta playtests, Blizzard is addressing some of the biggest concerns players have had, with a focus on minimizing the need for backtracking in dungeons. For instance, optimizations have been made to multiple dungeons, resulting in new layouts across all zones and the introduction of movement speed buffs and other enhancements to keep the pace up.
Barbarians have been buffed, receiving a flat 10 percent damage reduction to increase survivability in melee ranges. Additionally, many bosses have been re-evaluated for melee characters, resulting in changes to their attacks and mechanics.
Meanwhile, Necromancers and Sorcerers have been nerfed. Necromancer minions, in particular, are now more likely to die, and their Corpse Explosion skill’s power has been reduced. Sorcerers have had their Chain Lightning spell reduced in effectiveness against bosses.
Blizzard also introduced new changes aimed at reducing the need to backtrack, including additional help from straggling monsters to complete the objective to Kill All Monsters. All rescue objectives have the added bonus of dropping health potions upon completion, and carrying certain objects, such as the Ancient’s Statue, and Stone Carving provides a significant increase in Movement bonus to the player and nearby allies.
Furthermore, all structure objectives in dungeons now have additional combat mechanics players must overcome. Additionally, Blizzard has updated several Legendary Powers’ effectiveness, and most class skills have access to sufficient skills that remove control-impairing effects.
Blizzard aims to create a more permanent solution to the Reset Dungeon Button’s functionality, which was disabled after some hardcore players used it to escape sticky situations. The company wants players to move around instead of farming one location.
Diablo 4 launches in under two months, on June 6, and if players pre-order the game, they’ll be able to play from midnight on June 2 in the UK or from 4 pm the day before in the Pacific-time US.
With these updates, Blizzard is aiming to provide Diablo 4 with a more seamless and enjoyable experience while adding new strategies to end-game content and enhancing gameplay mechanics. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to dive back into the world of Diablo.
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According to https://www.eurogamer.net/diablo-4-buffing-barbarians-and-nerfing-necromancers-in-post-beta-update
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