Despite encountering problems, Diablo 4 has chosen to keep the Uber Uniques that players acquired through a recent glitch. The game has been widely praised by both critics and audiences, marking a significant milestone for the franchise. However, there have been criticisms surrounding Diablo 4's itemization, which has frustrated players. A developer's revelation of the game's rarest items further intensified this issue, leading players to question the value of farming for items with such a low drop rate. Legendary and Unique items are highly desired for the stats they provide, but some players are unsure if the effort is worthwhile.
Diablo 4 will not eliminate the Uber Uniques that players acquired through the bug which affected the game after update 1.0.4. According to a hotfix released by Blizzard on July 7, the unintentionally high chance of Uber Uniques appearing in Helltide Chests was addressed. The hotfix also revealed that 142 accounts managed to obtain an Uber Unique between the release of update 1.0.4 and July 6, coinciding with the disabling of Uber Uniques in Diablo 4. Although the devs have no plans to remove the Uber Uniques obtained through the bug, they emphasize that they may take action in the event that a bug or exploit significantly impacts players' gameplay.
Recently, Diablo 4 players have noticed a sudden increase in the occurrence of Unique items. Surprisingly, some players have even stumbled upon Rare items that were previously unseen, such as the sought-after Doombringer and the elusive Ring of Starless Skies. This unexpected influx of Unique items has sparked a debate among players regarding whether Blizzard secretly amplified the drop rate, resulting in a frenzy of players attempting to obtain these prized items. However, there is a slight twist to the return of Unique items in the game - players can no longer specifically target and farm them.
As the discussion around Unique items continues, Diablo 4 is preparing to unveil its inaugural season, aptly named "Season of the Malignant." This much-anticipated season brings exciting news for players, including new powers and the introduction of Caged Hearts. In Diablo 4, the Caged Heart is a groundbreaking item that can be embedded in gear similar to Gems, providing abilities that developers have defined as "more potent than Legendary Powers."
Diablo 4 is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: Blizzard