How can Blizzard make Diablo 3 exciting again? Are new items, an expansion, or does it require a new Diablo installment?
Diablo 3 currently has a problem: it gets boring quickly. As soon as a new season begins, many players dive into the world of hack and slash and try to reach the maximum level as quickly as possible. After that, they gather the various set pieces, gear up their character, and venture into Nephalem Rifts or complete bounties.
A new season is always exciting when competing with friends or other players on the leaderboard. Who is the first player in your group to complete a 50-level Greater Rift? Who manages to outshine the other players on the leaderboard and make it into the top 10 of their respective class? This motivation is continuously fueled at the start of a season.
But eventually, routine sets in and bores many players. What can be done about it?
Diablo 3 – The Appeal of Hack and Slash
When a new season begins in Diablo 3, the game regularly excites fans. Many don’t even look for substitute games but remain loyal to the game.
After a season has been active for a few days or weeks, that motivation is lacking. You only make slow progress in the game and can only acquire minimal improvements, which help you achieve a better time in a Greater Rift. Players want more long-term motivation. More things to achieve in the game to combat the routine.
Would a new add-on help for Diablo 3?
The Blizzcon 2016 was disappointing for most Diablo 3 fans. Although the new Necromancer class was announced as a paid DLC, there was no announcement for a new installment in the series or an add-on with new content. The Diablo 1 remake in Diablo 3 was also a disappointment for many. Some even said, it was not worth the name “remake.”
Could a new add-on be a way to make the game exciting again for a longer period? With a Diablo 3 add-on, new weapons and armor could be introduced, which might create more variety in equipping characters. Rather than just having “the one set” per season be the best, it could be as strong as another set that has a completely different playstyle.
Additionally, an add-on could contain new maps and dungeons where other types of enemies and bosses could be fought. If an add-on were the right solution, what content do you think should be included in it?
Diablo 4, what I wish for!
Perhaps a new add-on for Diablo 3 is not the solution you envision. One could conclude with the game and start all over again. In Diablo 4, the entire system of the game can be rethought from the ground up.
Blizzard is already looking for new employees for a Diablo project
When starting with a new game and a new concept, developers do not have to deal with the issues present in an existing game. The development of the game is “freer” and only needs to adhere to the framework of the Diablo series, rather than having to adapt all changes to Diablo 3, as would be the case with an add-on.
Do you believe that the developers should put Diablo 3 aside and start with Diablo 4?
Perhaps you also have entirely different ideas or smaller solution approaches that could improve the game so much that one has a longer gaming enjoyment from it. How would you make Diablo exciting again?
The appeal of a season start in Diablo 3 is described here:
