Summary
- Diablo 4 has delayed the launch of the Gauntlet and leaderboards, disappointing fans who were excited about these new features.
- The Gauntlet will be a dungeon accessible to competitive players after reaching World Tier 4, offering a challenging experience and rewards.
- Despite negative feedback, the Diablo 4 development team is actively working to improve the game and deliver a better experience for the community.
Diablo 4 has delayed the launch of the Gauntlet and leaderboards, which were due to debut on February 13. The third Diablo 4 season began last month, and these two new features were promised by Blizzard. Both features will offer a challenging experience for Diablo 4 players, rewarding them for their efforts.
Diablo 4 has come a long way since the introduction of the season system. Season 1 was met with massive negativity due to nerfs to classes and downgrades to gameplay features. The second season had the mission of correcting the mistakes of the previous one, and it didn't skimp on changes. Diablo 4 announced significant adjustments to mounts, Nightmare Dungeons, and more, improving the pace and creating a better experience. With the arrival of Season 3, Blizzard announced new stories and content like the Gauntlet and leaderboards. But while the Diablo 4 community was happy about the announcement of these features, Blizzard now has some bad news related to them.
On Twitter, Diablo General Manager Rod Fergusson said that the development team had decided to "polish things up a bit more," opting for the postponement of the Gauntlet and leaderboards. Due to the decision to fine-tune the features, it's unknown when they will be available in Diablo 4 Season 3. Despite the delays, Fergusson kept players hopeful by saying that more details and a new release date will be revealed soon.
Diablo 4 Gauntlets and Leaderboards Not Coming on February 13
The Gauntlet and leaderboards are elements aimed at the competitive Diablo 4 players. The Gauntlet will be a dungeon accessible after players reach World Tier 4, although they don't need to be level 100 for it to be available. This dungeon will have a specific layout, monsters, and affixes that will last for one week, being reset the following week. In the Gauntlet, monsters and chests will drop Proofs of Might, which players will need to collect as many as possible to maximize their score. Players will earn seals according to their score, and the top 1000 will enter the leaderboard. The Diablo 4 leaderboard will have several brackets, and everyone can qualify by playing the Diablo 4 classes solo, or at a party of up to four players.
Like its predecessors, the third Diablo 4 season hasn't escaped negative feedback. Some players accused it of being a "massive step backward," frustrated by the seasonal content and mechanics. Since then, Blizzard has been tweaking its game, like making Diablo 4's robot companion stronger. Although the postponement of the Gauntlet and leaderboards is a new disappointment, it shows that Diablo 4 devs are actively working to deliver a better experience for the community.
Diablo 4
- Released
- June 5, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
Legendary Gear, Epic BattlesDiscover and experiment with a vast arsenal of powerful weapons, armor and more to fight back against the demons threatening Sanctuary. Explore unique combinations, create your own upgrades and collect a plethora of powerful tools to battle in immersive, action-packed combat against the deadliest of enemies.
Seasons & EventsThe tales of Sanctuary continue to unfold. Create Seasonal Characters and join in fresh adventures - master new mechanics and take on the latest threats in each new Season. Complete harrowing feats of the Season Journey and earn new Battle Pass rewards. Plus, sharpen your swords and get in the spirit of the seasons when Limited-Time Events sweep through Sanctuary.
End Game UndertakingsThere’s even more Diablo® IV to explore as you reach higher levels and more fearsome World Tiers. Face the greatest challenge yet as you take on the most powerful demons in The Pit, steel yourself against Uber Bosses to reap uber unique rewards, fight back overflowing armies of Hell as Helltides emerge across Sanctuary, battle larger-than-life World Bosses, and master the Forge to create the mightiest weapons fit for a hero.
- Developer(s)
- Blizzard
- Publisher(s)
- Blizzard
- Franchise
- Diablo
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- How Long To Beat
- 26 Hours
- Metascore
- 88
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Hack and Slash
