Subj : Diablo 4 to get "very few" changes at launch with day one patch
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Date : Thu Jun 01 2023 12:45:03

Diablo 4 to get "very few" changes at launch with day one patch

Date:
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:35:41 +0000

Description:
Diablo 4 dev confirms that the games day 1 patch will be a very minor affair, 
contrary to previous statement.

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It looks like Diablo 4 isnt set for a big day one patch, despite an earlier 
Tweet from a dev that suggested the contrary. 

Taking to Twitter, Diablo 4 s associate game director Joe Piepiora made it 
clear that he spoke in error. The Server Slam build was not 0.9, but actually 
a version of our day one build! There will be very few changes between this 
build and the one players will be playing at launch. Deeply sorry for the 
confusion! 

This is welcome news for players who have familiarised themselves with the 
game in early access and whod rather not spend the time relearning tweaked 
versions of systems theyve come to know and love. 

Piepiora did make it clear, however, that the developers planned to iterate 
on Diablo 4 and would be offering small tweaks and improvements over time. We 
will be evaluating the game and are prepared to make adjustments as we go to 
ensure a smooth gameplay experience. Its as weve been saying all along: 
Launch is only the beginning! I spoke in error here and need to correct the 
record:The Server Slam build was not .9, but actually a version of our day 
one build! There will be *very few* changes between this build and the one 
players will be playing at launch.Deeply sorry for the confusion! 
https://t.co/Z2dogSaRvO May 31, 2023 See more 

 Diablo 4 is the best the series has ever been and, having played the early 
access version myself, its clear that the experience is already extremely 
polished, rivaling even the best RPGs . The gothic art style and the 
surprisingly dynamic open world kept me engaged for hours, as did the 
meaningful and organic options for character customization. 

The action RPG formula isnt for everyone, but Diablo 4 is, without a doubt, a 
shining example of the genre, indicating what can be achieved through 
meticulous game design and attentive detail-oriented worldbuilding. 

The smooth multiplayer experience was a hallmark of my time with the game. 
Even in its pre-launch build, I found the online experience to be seamless 
and polished, free of the jankiness you might expect from an early-access 
title. 

In our interview with Joe Piepiora , it was clear that the associate game 
director and his team had taken a cerebral and meticulous approach when 
crafting Diablo 4, placing an emphasis on player experience in their design 
approach. With that in mind, it doesnt surprise me that Diablo 4 s day 1 
patch will be a much more understated affair than the usual fare weve come to 
expect from the industry. 

 Diablo 4 launches June 6 for PS5 , PS4 , Xbox Series X |S, Xbox One and PC. 
Diablo 4's open world is as Diablo as it gets



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/news/diablo-4-to-get-very-few-changes-at-launch-with
-day-one-patch


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