Asmongold's Shocking Announcement: Why He's Officially Quitting Diablo 4 after the Season 1 Update!

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In a recent YouTube video, Asmongold openly aired his dissatisfaction with the game's mechanics, firmly declaring his intention to abandon any endeavor that fails to provide him with a sense of enjoyment.

The negative feedback towards the 1.1 update, particularly regarding side quests and rewards, raises concerns about the future of Diablo 4. Blizzard's goal of sustaining long-term popularity and community support is at risk. It has been revealed in one of his recent videos that the renowned streamer Asmongold has decided to discontinue playing Diablo 4. Despite previously enjoying streaming the game, certain modifications made in the Season 1 update have outraged him to the point of quitting, prompting some fans to negatively review Diablo 4.

The streamer's discontent with the Season of the Malignant in Diablo 4 has resurfaced once again. Last week, Asmongold voiced his dissatisfaction with the game's latest update, criticizing the nerfing of several character builds and the increased difficulty of enemies. He believes that the heightened challenge makes the game less enjoyable and forces players to grind excessively.

In a recent YouTube video, Asmongold expressed his frustration yet again, declaring his decision to quit playing Diablo 4. In the clip, he repeatedly faced defeat against a particular boss, leading him to rage-quit after four consecutive losses. At the conclusion of the video, he stated that he no longer found the game mechanics appealing and therefore would not continue playing. Addressing a viewer who accused him of being a quitter, he explained that he had no intention of wasting his time on a game that he perceives as subpar. Viewer discretion is advised as the clip below contains explicit language.

Asmongold abandoning Diablo 4 is just one instance of the game's negative reception following the 1.1 update. Season of the Malignant has received mixed feedback overall, with some Diablo 4 players expressing a desire for improved rewards in side quests. Numerous gamers have voiced their dissatisfaction, stating that completing side quests often feels unrewarding due to minimal experience points and underwhelming item rewards.

The discontent among players does not bode well for Diablo 4's future seasons. Blizzard had hoped for the game to maintain its popularity as a live service for years to come. However, generating displeasure among gamers shortly after launch is a concerning indication that it may undermine the overall goodwill of the community. At this point, players can only wait and see if Blizzard's upcoming updates will address the game's current issues.

Diablo 4 is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Source: Dexerto