Diablo 4 Players React to 2.0 Update: Rare Loot Now Worthless

Some Diablo 4 players are dissatisfied with the upcoming 2.0 update that will significantly decrease the value of their extremely rare loot by almost 50%. They believe that the update will effectively turn their prized Shakos into worthless items.

Blizzard revealed in a Campfire Chat that they will be implementing several modifications to the paragon and difficulty systems in Diablo 4, as well as raising the level cap to bring a renewed experience.

The upcoming update is intended to adjust the loot dynamics of the game. The highly sought-after Shakos loot will decrease in power from 925 to 540, resulting in almost half of its original value.

A comment on a forum thread brought attention to the problem, stating, “Our current gear’s Item Power will be reduced by roughly 50%. It’s as if all the loot we’ve collected is now as useful as toilet paper.”

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Not everyone wants to let go of their hard-earned loot season after season.

Gamers expressed regret over the potential decrease in power of their hard-earned gear, echoing this sentiment throughout the comments section of the post.

Despite initially mourning the Sparks used to craft my first Mythic, the recent announcement has actually spared me from having to spend more money on upgrading my rig. However, I still have concerns about the update, as I fear it may result in worse performance and leave me feeling disillusioned about the future improvements for Diablo 4.

A user expressed confusion about the update’s reasoning, asking, “I don’t see the reason for lowering every item to 540. Why not keep it at 800 for players in Eternal Realm?”

One individual also commented, “I will still find pleasure in watching Season 6…but wow, those eternal players really suffered.”

The feeling of frustration was evident among those who had dedicated time to refining their characters. One player expressed, “I’m tired of legacy items. The act of playing and advancing now seems pointless. It’s dampening the excitement for upcoming seasons.”

Despite not being a new occurrence, Eternal Realm players have consistently expressed frustration with Blizzard’s lack of attention to their interests, particularly since Season 4.

As the release of the 2.0 update approaches, players are filled with both excitement and apprehension about the possibility of Diablo 4 undergoing a significant shift in gameplay. Get a sneak peek at the new content for Diablo 4 when Update 2.0 is released in October 2024, including the highly anticipated Vessel of Hatred.