The developers of Diablo 4, Blizzard, have expressed their desire to turn the game from a dungeon crawler into a true open-world experience. They believe that with time and expansions, they can expand the game’s sandbox and offer players more freedom and exploration.
Since its launch, players have been puzzled by the expansive world of Sanctuary in Diablo 4, which consists of five interconnected regions but is not truly open-world. The game’s main focus remains on dungeons and the exclusive loot they offer, keeping it firmly in the dungeon crawler genre.
However, Blizzard is willing to take on the challenge of transforming Diablo 4 into an authentic open-world game. While most of the player’s time is currently spent in dungeons, the developers have already laid the groundwork for this change and are open to experimentation.
It is important to note that Blizzard has not made any official announcements regarding when or how this transformation will occur. It may be considered for future expansions, but the developers need to ensure they have the necessary platform to make it happen. Therefore, a true open-world experience in Diablo 4 could still be years away.
In the meantime, players can hope for more events, experiences, and bosses outside of the dungeons to enhance their gameplay. This would be a great starting point towards creating a more immersive and open Diablo 4 experience.
Source: DOTESPORTS
