Is Diablo 4 Still Worth Playing In 2025? - For Different Groups
In the past 2024, Diablo 4’s performance can be said to be very impressive, such as providing players with 4 seasons of different game content (Season 3 - Season 6), releasing the game’s first expansion, Vessel of Hatred DLC, and various improvements in the game’s quality of life and mechanics.
Of course, these outstanding achievements are presented to all players by the developers. Is this really the case? Unfortunately, in the summer of 2024, Diablo 4’s daily active players gradually decreased due to the impact of Elden Ring’s new expansion Shadow of the Erdtree. In the past December, because of the release of Path of Exile 2 Early Access, many D4 players have flowed to this game with plenty of gimmicks.
So in the current 2025, is Diablo 4, a game that has been released for a year and a half, still worth exploring for players? In fact, there is no definite conclusion to this question, because it is uncertain what changes will happen to D4 or other games in 2025, and every player will definitely have an answer of their own. Here we will dialectically look at whether the game Diablo 4 is worth continuing to spend time and energy to play in the new year based on the needs of different groups of people.
For Diablo 4 Enthusiasts
For players who only love the excitement and crazy exploration experience brought by Diablo 4, 2025 is definitely a year worth continuing the exploration journey. First of all, in the first month of the year, January 21, Season 7 will be released. In this new season, you will feel that a new power called Witch Powers has been added to the game, which will make the complete game shrouded in a more mysterious color.
Players familiar with this game must know that this is the tradition of Diablo 4. In each new season, players will be brought a system or mechanism that will make earth-shaking changes to the game content. For example, last season, Spiritborn that can use various animal spirits was added, which made a huge change in the build level in the game - Spiritborn build became the darling of players.
Although Roadmap of Diablo 4 in 2025 has not been officially announced at this stage, under the condition that the developers carefully listen to the suggestions and feedback of players, its performance in 2025 will definitely not be too bad, and it can even attract more players with different skill levels to join it. So as a loyal fan of D4, are you looking forward to seeing more new players in the game?
It is also worth explaining to you that in your future explorations, you can get more game products, such as items or gold, through the gift channel in iGMeet Discord, which will make your exploration in future seasons easier and more enjoyable.
As Passerby Players
For those players who often hang out in various MMORPGs, it is a bit unworthy to spend a lot of time and energy on Diablo 4. First, under the impact of many similar games, the number of daily active players of Diablo 4 is gradually decreasing, which makes it impossible for you to find enough teammates when you are exploring in a party form.
Although Diablo 4 provides a lot of tolerance for some single-player exploration players, some late-game bosses or campaigns are very difficult to pass if explored alone, and even require nearly dozens of hours on them. This is very disadvantageous for players who have other game options, because they will directly give up this difficult grinding and turn to more interesting and simple activities in other games.
More importantly, with the change of seasons, it takes more time and effort to obtain a large amount of Diablo 4 Gold in the game, and the demand for Gold in the game has also increased greatly, which will make players often feel that they can’t make ends meet and then give up the game.
Speaking of spending, the overall cost of Diablo 4 is also much higher than similar games. First, the basic game requires you to spend $49.99. If you want to experience the game content in the new expansion, you have to spend $69.99 to get Vessel of Hatred expansion. For the same type of Last Epoch, you only need $34.99 to explore the basic game, and even Ultimate Edition only costs you $64.99. In this case, I believe that some passers-by players will be more willing to choose a more cost-effective game to play.
Although Supporter Pack in Path of Exile 2 Early Access currently costs you $29.99 to get, given the grand storyline and more worthy game mechanics in this game, more passers-by players are more willing to explore it. Not only that, its original work, which was released nearly ten years ago, has always maintained an excellent reputation among many players, and the equally highly anticipated POE 3.26 is also expected to be released in February 2025. Under the impact of these two games, Diablo 4 may have even less market share, and fewer and fewer players will explore it.
In addition, Elden Ring, which caused the initial impact on D4 last summer, will also launch a derivative game in 2025 called Elden Ring Nightreign, which will support players to play couch Co-Op, which is one feature that Diablo 4 players have always dreamed of. The announcement of this derivative game may cause D4, a game that is used to being self-contained, to be severely affected again.
In general, if you are a player who has only explored Diablo 4, you can look forward to what new surprises the developers will bring you in 2025. But for those players who are just watching the fun, this game is not worth spending too much time and energy on, because there really won’t be any new moves. You can focus on new similar games or new expansions or sequels of some old games. I wish you a happy gaming journey in 2025!
Jan-02-2025
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Diablo 4 DLC: What New Cont ...
We are entering the middle of a season and most hardcore players have finished their battle passes and seasonal chapters. In a recent developer chat, the developers revealed that they are working to introduce a series of new features to attract old players who may have been confused or alienated by the large number of changes the game has undergone since launch. This guide will provide a detailed introduction to these upcoming updates. Welcome Back Pack Starting on November 19th, when you first play Diablo 4 Eternal Realm, you will have the option to create a brand new character and instantly increase your level to level 50 by using Welcome Back pack. For those who haven’t played the game since launch, this may not sound like a new thing. But it is worth noting that Diablo 4 now has a maximum level cap of 60, rather than the original 100. Therefore, this benefit is very attractive to old players who want to catch up quickly. In addition, although all the equipment you have obtained before will still remain in your account, because of the reform of the item classification mechanism, many items obtained earlier may no longer be applicable or even marked as legacy items. In order to help everyone better integrate into the current game environment, the Welcome Back pack also includes an entire set of new legendary items. These gears are carefully crafted based on one of the three most powerful builds for your chosen class, ensuring you can face the challenges ahead in the best possible condition without having to buy Diablo 4 Gold. In addition, the character of each returning player will automatically unlock the complete skill tree and Altars of Lilith by default. These changes will make the entire game experience smoother and more enjoyable. And you will also be able to obtain the following items: 1 million gold 1000 Obols 1 Scroll of Amnesia Crafting materials To upgrade your character, players can go to the city of Kyovashad and interact with Fated Reliquary in the city to unlock. If you already have an Eternal character that has reached level 50, after completing this step, you can still obtain precious legendary items and exclusive build options for the profession you play. In addition, if you also own the Vessel of Hatred expansion, this powerful upgrade will allow you to upgrade two characters at the same time in Eternal Realm. Let you enjoy a higher level of game content and challenges. Play Spiritborn Class For Free The development team announced that from November 19th to December 2nd, all players who do not yet own Vessel of Hatred can try the newly launched Spiritborn for free and upgrade their characters to the maximum level 25. If you finally decide to get Vessel of Hatred expansion during this period, all the progress you have made in the game before will be retained. This free trial event provides a great opportunity for players to try this new class, feel its unique skill tree and how it fits into the existing game environment. In addition, this also allows players who are hesitant to return to Diablo 4 to have enough time to evaluate whether they really like this new content before deciding whether it is worth paying for it. It should be noted that according to current information, this event is only supported through Battle.net platform, so users who use host devices or run the game on Steam may not participate in this special event. Red-Cloaked Horror Starting at 1pm ET on November 19th and ending at 1pm ET on December 3rd, Red-Cloaked Horror will reappear in Helltide. Players may encounter it in Hellborne, Infernal Hordes and dungeons. You can use a sled to drag it to obtain Cinders, Burning Aether and other bonus items, depending on where you encounter it. In addition, after successfully defeating Red-Cloaked Horror, you will also receive a Gileon’s Brew. This elixir not only increases your damage to all enemies by 20% but also makes defeated enemies drop herbs and other crafting materials more frequently, while increasing your experience by 15%. In order to allow all participants to enjoy the fun of this festival, the official has also arranged a special welfare link - as long as you log in to the game and go to Midwinter Square in Kyovashad during the event, you can receive a unique onetime gift package. Mothers Blessing Events Mother’s Blessing event will run from November 19th to November 26th, and all players who participate will enjoy multiplicative experience and gold acquisition speed bonuses, which can be used in combination with other buffs. For example, the aforementioned Gileon’s Brew, obtained by defeating Red-Cloaked Horror. This is undoubtedly a great opportunity for players who want to reach the 300-point paragon cap as soon as possible. The development team will hold another campfire chat event on November 21st, and players can expect to hear more about the upcoming changes and the outlook for future seasons. Finally, if you have some better game strategies to share, you can follow Giveaway channel in iGMeet discord, discuss with more players in the discord group, and there will often be information about Diablo 4 product giveaways.Nov-17-2024
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Diablo 4 DLC: How To Comple ...
Strongholds have returned to Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred and are still exactly the same as you would expect. There are three Strongholds spread across Nahantu. Strongholds were a feature introduced when Diablo 4 first launched. Once these small dungeons are completed, they permanently change the map. After clearing all enemies, you will not only gain 100 reputation, but also unlock further waypoints, side quests, or dungeons. This guide will introduce the three Strongholds in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred. Chakhir Chakhir is located to the west of Seven Stones. The main quest for this Stronghold is to clear the slag and discover the source of the poisonous magic that enhances it. First, you need to find all the brewing cauldrons and destroy them. Some cauldrons will be protected by enemies called Cauldron Keepers, which you will need to kill to remove the protective barrier before you can destroy the cauldron. Additionally, you will come across some cauldrons that can only be destroyed after removing Befouled Briars. After dealing with all the cauldrons, head to the middle area of Stronghold and prepare to engage Darm. Be sure to watch out for the flowers on the ground during the fight, as standing on them will cause them to explode. After defeating Darm, go into the middle room and destroy the four Falo Blooms to summon Sinerat and Skerg. Watch out for the flames and exploding flowers on the ground when dealing with these two bosses. Once both bosses are defeated, go to Wanderer’s Shrine and interact with them. After completing Chakhir, you will be rewarded with 100 Renown and some Diablo 4 Gold. Kichuk Kichuk is located on the northeastern edge of Teganze Plateau. This Stronghold mission is to clear out Lacuni that is attacking Kichuk. Besides dealing with Lacuni as you encounter them, your first task is to free the villagers from their cages. Once all the villagers are rescued, reunite with the survivors and then fight off the wave of Lacuni attacks. To prevent the village from further invasion, you need to go through the caves and destroy the pillars. As you destroy the pillars, more powerful lacuni will attack you. Once you have destroyed all the pillars in the cave, you need to run back to the entrance as quickly as possible before the timer runs out. If you don’t escape in the allotted time, you will be damaged by a large amount of falling rocks. Once you return to the village, head to the circled location on the mini-map to find the leader of this Stronghold, Kirma. When attacking it, you need to pay special attention to two things. When you deal enough damage, it will transform and restore all health. In addition, Kirma will disappear and reappear periodically. To make it easier to defeat Kirma, you can follow Giveaway channel on iGMeet discord for information about Diablo 4 related products and stay active in the discord group. After completing Kichuk, you will not only receive 100 Renown as a reward, but also unlock a waypoint. After defeating the boss, you can go to the shrine. Festering Dark Compared to the other two Strongholds, Festering Dark is more complicated because of its unique mechanics. The goal of this level is to bring lanterns to braziers throughout Stronghold and light them. Festering Dark is located in the southern part of Restless Canopy, and only one of the two entrances will be available until you complete Strongholds. Once inside, you’ll see a lantern on the ground. If you accidentally lose your lantern later on the mission, you can regain it by activating a rune. While you’re holding the lantern, you won’t be able to attack. Pressing any button will cause the lantern to fall to the ground each time you’re attacked, and you can pick it up again after the fight. Each time you light a brazier, the lamp will begin to move automatically. You’ll need to follow it as it leads you to and destroy some obstacles, then continue on to find more braziers. As you light more braziers, more areas of Stronghold will gradually open up. When you successfully light enough braziers, Vesicator will appear, but this mini-boss doesn’t have particularly dangerous attacks. Eventually, you’ll enter a new area called Gates of the Necropolis. After lighting the braziers in this area, be prepared for a fight with Maleficium. During the fight with Maleficium, the giant red circle that appears on the ground and the lines that form on the battlefield will cause a lot of damage, and Maleficium will only be damaged when it is in the light. There are five lit braziers in the game, giving players some room to maneuver. However, when Maleficium’s health drops below 50%, it will extinguish all braziers and become completely invincible. At this time, the player needs to quickly run under the lamp, find a brazier that is not covered by dark energy and light it. Then, continue to attack the boss after it enters the light. Finally, eliminate the remaining health of Maleficium and use the shrine to clear Stronghold. After completing Festering Dark, you will receive 100 Renown, unlock Betrayed Tomb dungeon and Gates of the Necropolis Waypoint. Hopefully, the above content will help you better deal with these challenges. Good luck!Oct-07-2024
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Diablo 4 Season 5: How To G ...
In Diablo 4 Season 5, players usually focus on how much damage you can take when building their characters. This is where Endurant Faith comes into play. This pair of gloves will ensure that any powerful damage attacks that come your way don’t kill you, effectively giving you a second chance to fight back. Additionally, Harlequin Crest has become another highly sought after Mythic Unique because of its availability for every class. However, this helmet is also a tough piece of equipment to obtain. Today’s guide will cover several ways to help you find Harlequin Crest and Endurant Faith. How To Craft Harlequin Crest? In theory, you can actually obtain Harlequin Crest without farming. You can use Alchemists scattered throughout Sanctuary to transform it as soon as you reach level 35. In order to complete the transformation, you will need 4 Resplendent Sparks and 50,000,000 Diablo 4 Gold. Once you engage Alchemist, opening Transmutation Menu will present you with a range of crafting options, which should include Harlequin Crest, an option available in all classes. Once you’ve transformed it, you can equip your new helmet and feel the power it grants. When the season ends, you can transform the helmet into Resplendent Sparks to use for the next precious Mythic unique. How To Get Harlequin Crest? There’s no specific drop point you can find that will drop Harlequin Crest. You’ll have to grind for a while. But Uber bosses in World Tier 3 and 4, such as Duriel, King of Maggots, and Echo of Andariel can become your one-stop shop for farming Harlequin Crest. Additionally, you can find it during the regular farming routes at World events, such as Gathering Legions, World Bosses, Nightmare Dungeons, and Helltide Events. While you can also do this in World Tier 3, the chances of getting it in World Tier 4 are much greater. It’s important to emphasize that you can only find it in Nightmare Dungeons in World Tier 4, as you can only find these items in Nightmare Dungeons at Tier 31 or higher. Alternatively, you can also look for Tier 85 or higher enemies in the world and obtain this helmet. In addition, Helltide Events are also a big winner for Diablo 4 Season 5 leveling and getting the highest character faster. Tormented Bosses are another option, they only spawn in the environment of World Tier 4 and are level 200 bosses. Although lower-level variants exist, they are more difficult to deal with and require more resources to summon them. Although it is possible to obtain multiple Mythic Uniques per battle, the required investment may not be cost-effective as the difficulty increases. If you assess that your ability is enough to defeat these bosses easily, then it may be reasonable to consider this option. But if not, by level 85, the chances of getting it elsewhere are already high enough that you may not have to take on this extra difficulty. How To Get Endurant Faith? In Diablo 4 Season of the Infernal Hordes, you can get Endurant Faith Unique by reaching Rank 15 in Mother’s Gift Reputation system. Mother’s Gift Reputation system has 20 tiers in total, and you can accumulate reputation by participating in various activities and defeating powerful enemies, such as Helltides, Infernal Hordes, Nightmare Dungeons, etc. Endurant Faith can be obtained in a Triune Strongbox, and its power is 850. If you want a more powerful version or better random properties, or want to get it for your eternal characters, you can look for it in Infernal Hordes endgame activity. In order to unlock this feature, you need to complete Eyes of the Enemy, which opens after Of Lambs and Wolves. Once you complete these quests, you will access the drops of Infernal Hordes and regular Infernal Compass. In order to farm Endurant Faith Unique and the other Season 5 unique items, you’ll need to use Burning Aether to open Spoils of Equipment chests in Diablo 4. Aether appears as a drop after completing Aetheric Events during each Infernal Hordes wave, which are usually triggered after defeating a certain number of enemies. Finally, after you defeat Fell Council, you can use 20 or 60 Burning Aether to open Spoils of Equipment or Spoils of Greater Equipment chests. Endurant Faith Unique Effect & Affixes Characters equipped with Endurant Faith Unique can mitigate the damage of a onetime damage attack by directly reducing maximum life by 40%, effectively slowing the impact of the damage by spreading the damage over a two-second period and reducing it by 10% to 30%. In addition, this affix also provides the following stat boosts to the character. + [638 - 873] Maximum Life + [6.0 - 8.0]% Lucky Hit Chance + [16.0 - 25.0]% Healing Received + [28 - 42] All Stats In order to complete these activities more easily, you can follow Giveaway channel in iGMeet discord, which will release product giveaway information from time to time. Remember to be active in the discord group. Through a series of strategies and efforts. Once equipped with these unique items, the character’s survivability and output capabilities will be significantly enhanced, allowing players to be more calm in the hellish battlefield.Aug-26-2024
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Diablo 4 1.1.2 Patch: Enhan ...
As the dark and foreboding realm of Diablo 4 continues to evolve, players are eager to embrace the upcoming patch 1.1.2, which promises to introduce improvements to farming efficiency and tackle several pesky bugs that have been plaguing the game. With Blizzard's commitment to sharing patch notes in advance, players can prepare themselves for the changes and enhancements that are set to transform the Diablo 4 experience. Scheduled for release on Tuesday, August 15, across all platforms, patch 1.1.2 is geared towards refining existing mechanics rather than introducing sweeping changes. Malignant Heart Farming Becomes Swifter One of the highlights of patch 1.1.2 is the enhanced Malignant Heart farming experience. Malignant Monsters in Diablo 4 drop Malignant Hearts upon defeat, which can be activated to summon a more challenging version of the same creature. In the past, the activation process consumed five seconds, adding a layer of delay to the gameplay. However, the forthcoming patch trims this activation time to a mere two seconds. This modification is set to expedite the grind for Malignant Hearts, streamlining the process and enhancing overall gameplay efficiency. Trade Channel Revival and Bug Fixes In response to player feedback and the yearning for more interactive experiences reminiscent of the trade chat, patch 1.1.2 introduces a significant change. Players will now start in the Trade channel by default. This alteration aims to infuse more dynamism and engagement within the Diablo 4 community. However, players who prefer a less cluttered interface can easily disable the Trade channel by adjusting the in-game settings, ensuring a customized gameplay experience. Addressing longstanding issues that have dampened the enjoyment of the Diablo 4 universe, patch 1.1.2 aims to rectify the "A Boon in the Tide" quest from the Seasonal Journey. This quest, situated in Chapter 5, presented players with a challenge involving opening a Tortured Gift chest at any Helltide event. Despite attempts, the quest failed to track progress for numerous players, leading to frustration. The upcoming patch seeks to eliminate this issue, enabling players to fully engage with the Seasonal Journey. Mount Skills Bug and Quality of Life Improvements Among the improvements that patch 1.1.2 ushers in is the resolution of a vexing bug that prevented the use of mount skills after leaving a city. This bug perplexed players as they found themselves unable to activate these skills, even though they were technically outside the city limits. The upcoming patch eliminates this inconvenience, ensuring a smoother transition between city life and the treacherous adventures beyond. Read on below for the patch notes: Gameplay updates The wait time for a Malignant Monster to spawn after activating a Malignant Heart in the world has been reduced from 5 to 2 seconds. Players are now in the Trade Channel by default. Navigate to the in-game settings to opt-out. Bug fixes Dungeons and events Fixed an issue where Nightmare Dungeons could be repeated by promoting other party members to leader. Fixed an issue where the Gathering Legions event could stop progressing even after defeating all nearby enemies. Druid Fixed an issue where Boulders cast with the Aspect of Metamorphic Stone equipped would not deal more than 100% damage. Fixed an issue where the Agitated Winds malignant power would trigger when breaking destructible objects. Fixed an issue where the Aspect of the Alpha Werewolf companions could float above the ground. Quests Fixed an issue where the Fury Against Fate quest couldn't be completed. Fixed an issue where Iron Skin Elixirs could be obtained indefinitely by repeatedly accepting and abandoning the Desperate Remedies quest. Fixed an issue where the Call of the Ancients quest would not progress if the party leader was dead when the boss was defeated. Fixed an issue where the Call of the Ancients quest would not progress if Gharl was killed before his dialogue was triggered. Fixed an issue where side quests for crafting items could direct the player to the wrong NPC. UI Fixed an issue where white lines were appearing on the World Map. Fixed an issue where the Season Journey menu could malfunction when finishing a chapter. Fixed an issue where the notification for the World Boss appearance would malfunction if the player hadn't unlocked Whispers of the Dead yet. Fixed an issue where linking an item in chat wouldn't display properly in the Battle.net app. Fixed an issue where the Holding Back the Flood quest marker would display on Dungeon exits but not on the world map. The tooltips for the Caged Heart of Tal'Rasha and Caged Heart of the Great Feast now correctly state that their bonuses are additive instead of multiplicative. The tooltip for the Caged Heart of Determination had its description updated to clarify that it specifically reduces resource draining effects from enemies. Miscellaneous Fixed an issue where the A Boon in the Tide Season Journey objective could not be completed as expected. Fixed an issue where teleporting to a Dungeon entrance could be done while using invincibility-granting skills (Ex: Blood Mist). Fixed an issue where some interactable objects—particularly corpses— could not be interacted with. Fixed an issue where mount skills were sometimes not available after leaving a city. Fixed an issue where the Calculated malignant power would consume the stun effect on non-damaging abilities. Fixed an issue where Druids, Necromancers, and Rogues could not gamble for Helms at the Unsavory Oddities vendor in Fields of Hatred towns. Fixed an issue where you could not replace an equipped Wrathful Heart with another Wrathful Heart. Fixed an issue where the frost effect of the Penitent Greaves didn't display properly in the final campaign boss arena. Fixed an issue where quest items could randomly appear in town. Various stability and performance improvements. Various other miscellaneous fixes to Shop Cosmetics.Aug-17-2023