Blizzard's Diablo 4 Patch 1.1.0 caused concern among players, leading to review bombing. Learn more about the main complaints of the patch and Blizzard's response to them.
Diablo 4 Players Express Outrage Over Controversial Patch 1.1.0
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Diablo 4 has recently received criticism and outrage after its major patch 1.1.0, the Season of Malignant update.
The community is outraged and blames Blizzard for making significant changes that harm several game mechanics, especially the nerfs to the already weak Sorcerer class. The update is being dubbed as the worst major patch ever issued in a video game, as player anger spreads like wildfire.
Optimism Reversed: From Positive to Shocking
Hopes were high for the upcoming update, following the generally positive reception of patch 1.0.4 from the player base. However, patch 1.1.0 introduced an unexpected turn that frustrated and discouraged players. Many people complained on the Diablo 4 subreddit, pointing out areas of the game that were nerfed or unchanged.
Players criticized the patch notes, saying they were out of touch with the fanbase. This caused a sense of ridicule and despair among the community.
Sorcerer Class Takes a Hit
One of the significant points of disagreement revolves around the patch's negative impact on the Sorcerer class. Devouring Blaze, one of the class's core damaging talents, was nerfed. This infuriated Sorcerer mains, who had already felt that the class's survivability was already poor.
Sorcerers just didn't feel like the strong forces they were supposed to be and the damage the class caused was seen as a joke. Furthermore, generic enemy rewards and difficulty increases only made things worse for Sorcerer players.
The user ratings for Diablo 4 fell dramatically due to the outcry of the nerfs, which resulted from a wave of review bombing on Metacritic. Currently, the user score for PC is 3.1, PS5 is 2.7, PS4 is 4.3, and Xbox Series X is 4.5.
Diablo 4 Players Demand Better Communication
Players of Diablo 4 expressed their discontent in Blizzard's forums after the patch's release, particularly under the Sorcerer Class tab. To prevent such significant adverse effects on the gaming experience, many asked for a live beta test server and the prompt release of patch notes following updates.
The perceived lack of improvement and attention given to the Sorcerer class has angered the community, raising concerns over its future survival in the game.
However, the dissatisfaction isn't confined to Sorcerers. Other classes were also affected, resulting in considerable decreases in specific builds, seemingly due to the developers' goal to reduce dependency on underlying bugs.
Blizzard's Shift in Focus and Upcoming Campfire Chat
A sentiment echoed by players is that Blizzard has shifted its priorities from providing the best gaming experience to focusing on profits and player retention.
The developers have acknowledged the criticism and worries amid the growing unrest. They've responded by announcing an emergency Campfire Chat for July 21 on Twitch and YouTube. While the exact timing has yet to be announced, players believe it will begin at 11 PM PT, similar to the previous Diablo 4 Campfire Chat in June 2023.
Sources:
Diablo 4 Subreddit
Diablo 4 Patch 1.1.0
Adam Fletcher Tweet About Campfire Chat July 2023
