Blizzard Fails to Extend Diablo 3 Event

Diablo 3's beloved "Fall of Tristram" event is drawing to its traditional close on February 1. However, the passionate fanbase has expressed a desire for the event to remain in the game beyond this date. In response, community manager Pezradar has provided clarity on the situation, stating, "I asked about Tristram and the possibility of extending it, but unfortunately [the event] is hard-coded and it's impossible to make server-side fixes." This technical limitation means that extending the event is currently unfeasible.

In other news, the delay of Diablo 3's Season 34 of Call of Light has disrupted the weekend plans of many eager players. Pezradar shared his regret over the situation, noting, "I'm sorry. It's not what I was hoping for. We were notified about 24 hours before we had to adjust the time. The team needs to create new code to ensure a smooth transition between seasons after problems with the automatic scheduler that ended [last 33rd] season early in early January." The additional time will be used to implement and test new code, ensuring a seamless transfer of player progress. Pezradar also acknowledged the need for improved communication with players at earlier stages, a point the team is taking seriously for future updates.

Meanwhile, Wolcen Studio has announced Project Pantheon, an exciting new free-to-play combat role-playing game that incorporates elements of extraction shooter mechanics. The first closed alpha testing is set to begin on January 25 for players in Europe, with North American players joining the fray on February 1. Game director Andrei Cirkulete shared his vision for the game, saying, "We've blended the tension and risk reward of an extraction shooter with the battle dynamics of combat role-playing games." Project Pantheon draws inspiration from both Diablo and Escape from Tarkov, aiming to create a unique gaming experience. Players will step into the shoes of a messenger of Death, tasked with restoring order to a shattered world. The studio is eager to gather feedback from the community during the testing phase.