Summary
- Customizable waypoints and loadouts are coming to Diablo 4 in response to fan requests.
- The ability to set a favorite waypoint will be available on October 8, in tandem with the launch of Vessel of Hatred.
- General Manager Rod Fergusson confirmed armory feature in the works for convenient build management, though no specific release date is available yet..
Blizzard's Diablo 4 continues to evolve as the game's developers tease exciting new features in upcoming updates. Diablo 4 General Manager Rod Fergusson has confirmed that custom waypoints for Town Portals and Armory-based loadouts are on the way, promising to enhance gameplay convenience and personalization.
Diablo 4 is currently in the midst of its fifth season, offering a variety of new quests, items, and mechanics to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging. One of the most notable additions is the wave-based endgame mode, Infernal Hordes, where players face off against powerful enemies while collecting Burning Aether. Despite these updates, fans have suggested additional improvements. For instance, Diablo 4 players were asking Blizzard to make Infernal Compasses stackable. Additionally, players were advocating for the introduction of a loadout system to simplify build management and reduce the need for constant adjustments.
It has now been confirmed that at least two fan-requested features will be coming to Diablo 4. Wowhead recently reported that Diablo 4 will soon feature customizable waypoints for Town Portals. This update allows players to designate any waypoint in the game as a favorite, enabling direct teleportation to that location instead of the default regional town. Only one waypoint can be marked as a favorite at a time, and it will be indicated with a banner icon on the world map. The standard Town Portal function to regional towns will remain active unless a waypoint is chosen as a favorite. Diablo 4's General Manager, Rod Fergusson, confirmed that this feature will be available starting October 8, which is also the release date for the Vessel of Hatred expansion.
Diablo 4 Confirms Fan-Requested Loadout Changes
Additionally, in response to fan requests, Diablo 4's General Manager Rod Fergusson confirmed that the team is working on an armory feature. This new addition will allow players to easily swap between builds, similar to the loadout system in Diablo 3, addressing long-standing calls from the community for more convenient build management. Rod further clarified that, although this feature won’t be available at the launch of the Vessel of Hatred expansion, it is expected to be introduced shortly thereafter.
While this update is welcoming and highlights the developers' commitment to listening to player feedback, it’s worth noting that Blizzard has also been addressing other concerns. Recently, the studio rolled out hotfix 1.5.1 for Diablo 4 to correct unintended damage inflicted by certain enemies, including the Desecrator. Players had reported that Desecrator's damage output was disproportionately high compared to other bosses, leading to this adjustment.
Diablo 4
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Diablo® IV is the ultimate action-RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot.
Embark on the epic campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through a gripping story in a beautifully dark world, or explore an expansive end game: battle iconic bosses for powerful loot, fight back the encroaching onslaught of Hell in Helltides, master the Forge to create your ultimate weapons and progress powerful characters, with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms.
Discover the critically acclaimed franchise that defined the Action RPG genre. As the battle between the High Heavens and Burning Hells rages on, hatred devours Sanctuary as evil spreads and a new wave of cultists and worshippers arise to embrace Lilith’s coming. Only a brave few dare to face this threat and bring light to the all-consuming darkness.
Expansive Open WorldForge your own path through the corrupted lands of Sanctuary, an ever-growing, fully explorable world teeming with challenges, quests, enemies, and loot. Join your fellow adventurers, rescue and retake besieged towns, delve into nightmarish dungeons and uncover lost secrets as you fight back evil. The many zones of Sanctuary are yours to explore, and with rotating areas of extreme peril like World Bosses and Helltide, danger lurks at every turn.
Immersive Character DevelopmentCreate and customize your character to face the encroaching darkness. Choose from one of five classes and build your hero with skills, abilities and cosmetics, creating a champion that is uniquely your own. Grow stronger as you progress through powerful Skill Trees and develop even more unique end game specializations with Paragon Boards.
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- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Franchise
- Diablo
- Number of Players
- 1-2 players
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Hack and Slash
- How Long To Beat
- 26 Hours
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- File Size Xbox Series
- 158.25 GB
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 players (console only)
