Blizzard “finishes” Diablo 4 with Season 5 fans say

Players of Diablo 4 were elated when Season 5 was announced to bring enhancements that would ultimately complete the game, exactly one year after its initial release.

Despite being a full release, Diablo 4 received harsh criticism from players who were disappointed by its lack of live service content, underwhelming loot system, and limited build diversity. Many felt that the game was unfinished, leading to a negative reception after its release.

Blizzard’s newest blog post has reignited hope among fans for a polished experience with their upcoming update for Season 5. This update will address long-standing complaints and introduce new features, according to the post which outlines the new content.

With the release of Season 5, also known as Season of the Infernal Hordes, Blizzard intends to tackle the issues that plagued the initial launch of Diablo 4.

After reviewing the updates and new content announced for Season 5, players took to Reddit to express their thoughts and opinions. Many felt that this was a sign that Blizzard was finally completing development on Diablo 4.

Diablo 4 Season 5 Uniques — Blizzard Entertainment

In Season 5 of Diablo 4, players can expect to encounter wave-based Infernal Hordes, as well as over 50 new unique and legendary items. Additionally, there will be Infernal Variant Foes to face and a variety of fresh seasonal rewards to earn.

On Reddit, the community’s response has been cautiously positive. A player commented, “Historically, Diablo games have not had successful launches.”

The community reflected on the past releases of Diablo and one player remarked, “Diablo 3 only became good after an external team was brought in.”They also pointed out that “Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred is being led by individuals who did not contribute to the original game.”

“One person also commented, “Season 4 gave off a fresh start vibe, and Season 5 gives off the impression of perfecting the final details.”

Season 4 marked a major shift in itemization with the introduction of tempering and masterworking. These game-changing features completely transformed the endgame, setting it apart from smaller tweaks commonly found in games like Path of Exile.

Season 5 continues to enhance and improve these systems, specifically adjusting tempering and significantly increasing the power of Unique items, resulting in a more impactful and valuable experience.

The addition of the Spiritborn class and a variety of distinctive mythic items will provide players with renewed motivation to engage in the ongoing fight against the forces of evil.