The second season of Diablo 4 has started. Players who have been there since the early hours of the season are sharing their first impressions.
Diablo 4 has faced a lot of criticism in the past, but with the launch of Season 2, there is hope that this critical mood in the community could finally change.
However, the start of the second season on October 17 was not completely smooth, and the developers had to deal with difficulties that led to the launch being delayed by two hours.
The delay of the season start caused some unrest among players, but when the servers were finally brought up, many players expressed positive opinions about the changes in Diablo 4 – even though the game still struggles with many bugs.
Players are excited about the changes
What do players say about the new season? Players are sharing their opinions on Diablo 4 Season 2 and seem largely pleasantly surprised by the latest developments in the game.
In particular, the revamped mount mechanics received a lot of praise, and it seems that these changes have largely met players’ expectations.
A player named ethan1203 shares his positive impressions on Reddit and emphasizes:
I feel like I’m flying over the map. What I like most now is the feeling when you jump into an event with the descent attack from the horse. I haven’t gotten stuck on a single pebble or branch tonight, and the
ethan1203 via RedditBarrier Break-mechanic works great and looks epic. […]
Further players are also excited about the new changes in Diablo 4 and share their opinions on Reddit. Here are some of your comments summarized:
- A player named Maddstaxx sums up his enthusiasm:
10/10 patch. Everything in Season 2 feels great. I didn’t expect it to be this good.
- Gabby_Stx agrees and highlights: “I made a ton of gold through
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, and experience points and gear come here smoothly. Good job, Blizzard!” - Gabby_Stx also emphasizes bugs, yet still has a lot of fun:
Aside from the bugs (which I’m sure will be fixed soon), Season 2 hasn’t brought anything except that it has made me want to play even more. I’m really hopeful for the future of Diablo 4.
- Pleasestoplyiiing refers to the mount change (via Reddit):
Another cool change is that your horse now pushes enemies – I don’t know if that’s only when sprinting, but it’s super satisfying.
MyGoodApollo emphasizes how much broader the season’s content is:
What stands out to me the most is that the season’s content is much broader. There is so much more to do: leveling up the vampire powers, an additional hell flood, managing the pacts on the items so you can equip the powers you need. There is real gameplay here and not just the ability to collect additional gems by killing monsters twice.
MyGoodApollo via Reddit
Amid positive voices, the game is struggling with bugs
Many are excited about the innovations and improvements that this season has brought. However, the game is also struggling with bugs. Players have reported various bugs and crash issues.
Player Rehevkor reports on Reddit that he is very frequently encountering crashes when trying to open the map in Diablo 4 – which makes the gaming experience for him frustrating and completely unplayable
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MuzzaOCE writes (via Reddit) that the game frequently freezes, stutters, and crashes. This happens when he visits instances or towns.
Diablo 4 has also disabled crossplay at the start of Season 2 due to technical issues.
Blizzard has already implemented a hotfix to address issues with the battle pass and season journey (via X). It is expected that the further bugs and issues will also be resolved soon.
The player community seems to be more optimistic and confident about Diablo 4 than ever before, and the future of the game looks promising. It remains to be seen how Blizzard will respond to player feedback and how the game will continue to evolve.
Have you started with Season 2 yet? How have your experiences been so far? Do you share the enthusiasm or have you had negative experiences so far? Are you also struggling with bugs? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
More about the second season of Diablo 4:
Tier list for Season 2 – Best classes and builds in the endgame
