Treasure goblins in Diablo 3 have been hailed as one of the franchise's finest additions, yet their presence in Diablo 4 leaves something to be desired. Despite Diablo 4's unprecedented success, many players believe that the game lacks a certain level of refinement. The community has expressed their concerns regarding various aspects such as gem bags, attributes, level scaling, build diversity, and user interface, providing the developers with valuable feedback. In response, Blizzard has demonstrated a commendable willingness to listen to the community during the first Campfire Chat on June 16, and has announced a comprehensive list of fan-requested changes that will be implemented in Diablo 4 by the start of Season 2.
Among the numerous suggestions, one particular area of concern revolves around the treasure goblins. While they are noticeably less common in Diablo 4 compared to its predecessor, players have reported that they are often not worth the effort to kill. Even on World Tier 4, players can only expect to encounter a few rare items, and perhaps an occasional legendary, on average. A similar issue plagues the Silent Chests in Diablo 4, as players find it more beneficial to use their Murmuring Obols to target specific item slots rather than purchasing Whispering Keys.
The problem with treasure goblins goes beyond gameplay and fortunately, it is an issue that can be easily resolved. Encountering a treasure goblin in Diablo 3 brings a simple joy, often recognized by players even before it appears on the screen, thanks to its iconic laugh. However, this seems to be missing in Diablo 4. A user named baochi810 raised this concern on the Diablo 4 subreddit, and judging by the comments below the post, it appears that the rest of the community shares the same sentiment.
Many players have expressed that the treasure goblins in Diablo 4 lack memorability compared to their counterparts from Diablo 3. One of the main reasons for this might be the lack of variety in addition to their missing laugh. Unlike in Diablo 3, where treasure goblins came in different types, the ones in Diablo 4 only come in one type. While they do drop decent loot, slaying them feels somewhat equivalent to opening a Resplendent Chest. In Diablo 3, encountering a treasure goblin was always a delightful experience, but in Diablo 4, they lack both personality and wealth.
Fans of Diablo 3 had to wait patiently for Blizzard to find a suitable solution for the inclusion of treasure goblins in the game. With the release of Diablo 4, players are optimistic that these creatures will undergo necessary adjustments and improvements throughout the game's lifespan. As a live service title, Blizzard has already announced two expansions for Diablo 4, indicating their commitment to long-term support for the game. In the grand scheme of things, refining the mechanics of the treasure goblins should be a relatively minor concern. Diablo 4 is now available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
