Diablo III's annual "Fall of Tristram" event, slated to conclude on February 1st, has sparked player requests for an extension. However, community manager pezradar has confirmed this isn't currently feasible, citing hard-coded event limitations and the impossibility of server-side adjustments.
This announcement follows another setback: the delay of Diablo IV Season 34, disrupting player weekend plans. Pezradar apologized, explaining that the 24-hour notice was due to unforeseen issues with the automatic season scheduler, which prematurely ended Season 33 in early January. The delay allows for the development and testing of new code to ensure smooth seasonal transitions and account progress transfers. Improved communication with players regarding future scheduling is also promised.
Separately, Wolcen Studio has revealed Project Pantheon, a free-to-play combat RPG incorporating extraction shooter mechanics. A closed alpha test begins January 25th in Europe, expanding to North America on February 1st. Game director Andrei Cirkulete describes the game as a blend of extraction shooter tension and RPG combat dynamics, drawing comparisons to Diablo and Escape from Tarkov. Players will assume the role of a Death messenger, striving to restore order to a ravaged world. The studio eagerly anticipates player feedback.
