Diablo 4: The Highly Anticipated Live Service Feature Yet to Make Its Debut - Find Out Why!

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Fans of Diablo 4 are disappointed that the game still doesn't have weekend events, which are common in live service games.

Blizzard has not yet implemented time-sensitive events offering special rewards in Diablo 4, in contrast to previous games such as Overwatch 2.

Certain players propose that weekend events could imbue the game with a sense of mission, whereas others contend that more urgent concerns should be prioritized.

Fans of the recently released Diablo 4 have noticed the absence of weekend events, a popular feature in many live service games, even two months after the game's launch. Unlike previous games in the beloved RPG franchise, Diablo 4 is being continually developed by Blizzard as a live service product, which comes with both expectations and potential pitfalls.

A key objective for live service developers is to ensure players consistently return to their game, and a common strategy to achieve this is through time-sensitive events that offer special gameplay rewards. Blizzard has previously implemented this strategy with double XP weekend events in Overwatch 2, but similar events have yet to be introduced in Diablo 4.

The absence of weekend events was questioned by Reddit user eazy937 on the Diablo 4 subreddit. They suggested various types of incentives that could be included in these events, such as double XP, higher chances of obtaining unique items, or special loot drops from bosses during Helltide events. According to them, these incentives could add purpose to the game. The comment section of the post saw a lively discussion among players, with some supporting the idea of weekend events and others expressing skepticism. Many fans were against the idea of time-locked events in general, claiming that they took away from the fun and exploited the fear of missing out (FOMO). However, there were also those who were open to the idea but believed that Blizzard should prioritize addressing the more pressing issues related to Diablo 4's online features.

Other users in the comments mentioned that Diablo 4 is still lacking several popular and highly requested quality-of-life features, which they believed should be prioritized over weekend events. One frequently mentioned issue was the absence of a filter or search bar for the stash. However, it is fortunate that Blizzard has confirmed that they are working on a loot filter for Diablo 4.

Blizzard's ongoing development of Diablo 4 suggests that new features will be introduced in each major update. While weekend events may be introduced in the future, the developers have not confirmed any plans yet. Following a series of disappointing updates, many dedicated fans have abandoned the game, and those still playing acknowledge the need for significant changes in the next season to revive the game's momentum. It remains to be seen whether Blizzard will be able to satisfy these fans with upcoming updates.

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