In Diablo 4, Season 8 has started and has received considerable criticism right away. Now, some players have reached the endgame and are praising the permanent changes. Suddenly, players feel real progress.
What was the criticism? The new Season 8 had a challenging start from the beginning. Even before the release, enthusiasm was limited as the new boss powers were ruthlessly overpowered on the PTR (test server). Blizzard significantly weakened the skills, and fans were hopeful.
After the season started, even more criticism followed. Many found the “Appearance Raid Events,” the new seasonal feature, to be tedious and monotonous. The gameplay felt like an eternal loop of Legion events. Some even thought: Season 8 is worse than expected. The new Battle Pass was also criticized, and players said that the Relics are “a hidden price increase”.
Now, apparently some players have reached the endgame and discover that grinding suddenly pays off again. There are challenging tasks, goals – and a real sense of progress.
Season 8 is the “first real progression update”
What do players like now? By now, some players have reached the endgame of Season 8. For some, it feels good not to rush through everything in a short time. Opheleone writes on Reddit that he appreciates not being able to complete everything within the first few days. In the past, he sped through the torment levels after level 60. With Season 8, however, Blizzard has increased the challenge.
Now the new difficulty forces him to really engage. It gives him a “real sense of progress.” The items also feel like valuable upgrades when they drop. For him, Season 8 is therefore the “first real progression update.”
In the comments, users pick up on the thought. nyabigail praises that this time one can truly feel the progress:
Yes, I think the true hero of this season is that you can really feel the progress from “zero to hero” – and that’s good for the health of the game. That the bosses are now a real challenge and no longer just free loot piñatas is also a positive development.
Whether one finds the boss powers reasonable, whether the “Appearance Raid Events” are fun or whether one hates the relic – the most important thing is: the gameplay base, which will also remain next season, is significantly stronger than it was last season.
In another Reddit post, ayu_fever mentions that the jump from torment 3 to torment 4 is noticeable. He emphasizes that this is not a complaint. On the contrary: it is good that torment 4 is a real goal to strive toward. “It will feel great when I eventually manage it on my own. Please Blizzard: Don’t nerf torment 4!” he writes.
In the comments, Binary_gh0st admits that he expected to “hate” the new season after everyone criticized it. However, he is now having a lot of fun.
The threads show that many players were initially skeptical and even disappointed. The season mechanics were described as boring and repetitive. But a week after the start, it becomes clear that the changes to the base game have had their effect. For many, Diablo 4 feels more like a proper action RPG with long-term progress.
If you are still looking for an endgame build that will get you through the new season: Feel free to check out our current tier list. There we present the best builds – including practical links for recreating: The best builds in Diablo 4: Tier list for Season 8
