Diablo 4, the highly anticipated game from Blizzard Entertainment, broke sales records upon its release earlier this year. However, just a few months later, the excitement surrounding the game has all but disappeared.
A recent Reddit post revealed that even the most dedicated players of Diablo 4 are feeling disheartened and struggling to maintain consistent interest in the game. Community members expressed their frustrations and concerns, going as far as declaring the game “dead.”
The original poster of the thread stated, “Season two needs to offer four times the amount of content. If this cannot be achieved, then it’s better to leave the game in its current state and let it fade away.” Season two, known as the Season of Blood, is scheduled to launch on October 17th. However, for some players, it may already be too late, especially considering the influx of new games set to release around the same time.
“Unfortunately, I have come to accept that the game is dead,” continued the Redditor. “I have truly enjoyed playing Diablo 4, but there is simply nothing left to do. The Diablo team should learn from other successful games that consistently provide enough content for their player base!”
These complaints stem from the perspective of players who invest a significant amount of time in the game, making them an important voice for the developers to consider. “Players who enjoy this type of game will grind endlessly until there is nothing left. That’s when the next season should begin. Therefore, there must be ample content and more to sustain their interest. It’s a simple concept, and I hope it can be achieved; otherwise, the future of Diablo looks bleak.”
Many participants in the thread echoed these sentiments, with one player highlighting the decline in Diablo 4’s Twitch viewership as evidence of the game’s dwindling popularity. According to the numbers, “the game died a month ago.”
The drop in viewership has been significant, as shown in the chart above from Twitch tracker site SullyGnome. On September 10th, Diablo 4’s peak viewership on Twitch was a mere 2,863.
While the value of gameplay and quests cannot be measured solely by numbers, Twitch viewership provides a tangible indication of interest. For some players, it may be too late for Diablo 4 to regain momentum. However, others will likely return for each new season, consume the content until satisfied, and then await the next update. Blizzard seems content with this cycle for now, especially considering recent reports suggesting the company is considering Destiny-like yearly expansions to entice players back after they have moved on.
Source: DOTESPORTS
