Summary
- Season 8 introduced the Reliquary system as a replacement for the older battle pass.
- However, Diablo 4's Reliquaries are bugged and will not give players any rewards despite spending Platinum.
- Blizzard is currently investigating the Reliquary issue, and no timetable was given.
Multiple Diablo 4 players took to social media to state that the Season 8 Reliquary system, intended to replace the old battle pass, is currently broken. Purchasing a Diablo 4 Reliquary will still deduct the respective points from the Platinum balance, but it will not reward players with the pass. Blizzard later acknowledged the bug and stated an investigation was underway.
On April 29, Blizzard launched Diablo 4 Season 8, highlighted by the return of Belial, a notorious boss from Diablo 3. Known by titles such as The Lord of Lies, Belial was the main antagonist of Diablo 3's second act. Belial was eventually sealed in the Black Soulstone by the player character. Following the stone's destruction by Malthael, Belial and the other Evils trapped within eventually escaped. Belial's Return is the main event of Diablo 4's Season 8, which saw some last-minute changes to the Patch 2.2.0 notes before the update went live. Some of these changes included class balance adjustments and bug fixes.
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Although Diablo 4's eighth season also saw the arrival of the Reliquary battle pass system, its implementation has already run into some major problems. As reported by Windows Central, the Diablo 4 Reliquaries are currently broken and will not reward any players who purchase one with the Platinum currency. Though the Platinum will be deducted from a player's balance, the Reliquary rewards, such as Weapons and Beasts, will not be granted to the player. Diablo 4 fans took to social media to spread awareness of the issue and warn others not to purchase any Reliquaries until a fix has been issued.
Diablo 4's New Reliquary System Is Bugged
Blizzard posted an update on the official Diablo forums shortly after Patch 2.2.0 went live, and confirmed that the Reliquary bug was being investigated. A fix remained in development as of this writing, and no timetable was given by Blizzard. It is not clear if those affected by the bug will have their Platinum refunded or if the Reliquary will be awarded retroactively.
Needless to say, Diablo 4 players may want to hold off on spending any more Platinum until the fix has been tested and properly implemented. Along with the Reliquary, Diablo 4 Season 8 made changes to endgame content. A new mechanic called Boss Powers gives players a way to further customize their gameplay styles. Additional adjustments to endgame bosses and Legendary loot were also made in the 2.2.0 update.
Between the return of Belial and the upcoming Berserk crossover event in May, Diablo 4 looks to give players more diverse content to enjoy. Only time will tell when the Reliquary issue and other bugs will be successfully addressed.
Diablo 4
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 88 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
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.
- 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
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Hack and Slash
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 players (console only)
- How Long To Beat
- 26 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 158.25 GB
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
