Diablo 4 Players React to 2.0 Update Reveals: Calling it a ‘Brand New Game’

The recent reveal of the Diablo 4 2.0 PTR has introduced numerous new mechanics, essentially giving players a completely new Diablo game experience. Understandably, players are delighted.

Following a Campfire Chat, there is no more opportune moment to be a Diablo 4 enthusiast. The recent announcements for the Diablo 4 2.0 PTR have provided us with a preview of what’s in store for Season 6 and the Vessel of Hatred expansion.

To say the least, there was a lot to take in. The stream, which lasted nearly two-and-a-half hours, revealed significant modifications to the leveling system, the implementation of the Paragon system, and the introduction of new features such as Rune Words. Additionally, the addition of new Mythic Uniques and a multitude of adjustments to various classes only adds to the excitement.

The extensive changes made to the original experience have led players on Reddit to dub the 2.0 update as “essentially a completely new Diablo game”. They shared their enthusiasm for the most thrilling announcements of this greatly overhauled Diablo 4.

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Surprisingly, many fans of Diablo 4 have drawn comparisons between the changes unveiled in the 2.0 PTR Campfire Chat and the anticipated revamp reminiscent of its predecessor’s game-changing expansion.

One player announced that Diablo 4 has finally received its long-awaited Reaper of Souls update. They commented that the new changes are impressive.

While it may strongly evoke memories of Diablo 3, there are also fresh mechanical parallels. In addition to being able to collect 300 Paragon Points, players can now enhance their Glyphs by an additional 79 levels, reaching a maximum of 100 and unlocking unprecedented levels of strength.

“According to a user in the thread, the glyphs in the game were literally replaced with the legendary gems found in Diablo 3, and they even have the same leveling system. Despite this change, the user expressed excitement for what it could bring to the game.”

Despite its similarities to previous installments, the upcoming release of Diablo 4 has generated excitement among players. While some will have early access through the PTR, others can look forward to trying everything out when the 2.0 update is released on October 8, 2024, along with Vessel of Hatred and Season 6.