Blizzard Fails to Extend Diablo 3 Event

The iconic "Fall of Tristram" event in Diablo 3 has once again captivated the community, but as the event's scheduled end date of February 1 approaches, fans have expressed a desire for its extension. Community manager pezradar addressed these hopes, explaining that the event's duration is "hard-coded" and cannot be altered through server-side fixes at this time. This means that players will need to enjoy the nostalgic trip back to Tristram while it lasts.

In related news, the delay of Diablo 3's Season 34 of Call of Light has disrupted the weekend plans of some eager players. Pezradar apologized for the inconvenience, revealing that the team was informed just 24 hours before the necessary adjustment. The delay stems from the need to develop new code to ensure seamless transitions between seasons, following issues with the automatic scheduler that prematurely ended the previous season. This extra time will be used to implement and test the new code, ensuring smooth progress transfer for players. The team acknowledges the need for improved communication in the future and is committed to making those changes.

In other gaming news, Wolcen Studio has announced Project Pantheon, a free-to-play combat role-playing game that introduces elements of extraction shooter mechanics. The first closed alpha testing phase for European players begins on January 25, with North American players joining in on February 1. Game director Andrei Cirkulete shared that Project Pantheon aims to blend the tension and risk-reward dynamics of an extraction shooter with the engaging battle mechanics of combat role-playing games. Drawing inspiration from games like Diablo and Escape from Tarkov, players will assume the role of a messenger of Death, working to restore order in a ravaged world. The studio is keen to gather feedback from the community during these alpha tests.