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Blizzard swiftly removes new Diablo 4 quality-of-life feature after players complain it was costing them valuable loot:…
Blizzard Entertainment has removed a new quality-of-life feature from Diablo 4 that added special portals for quicker escapes from pits and towers. Players reported that these portals were causing them to miss out on valuable loot and accidentally forfeit progress. The developer acknowledged the feature missed the mark and has rolled it back in a recent hotfix.
Spelhelgen är extra lång – och extra bra!
Several individuals share their gaming plans for an extended weekend, with a focus on titles from Square Enix and Swedish indie developers. Games mentioned include Half-Life: Alyx, Final Fantasy IX and X, Chrono Trigger, Core Keeper, and Next of Kin, alongside Diablo 4 and Syndicate.
How to go fishing in Diablo 4
This guide explains how to unlock and engage in fishing within Diablo 4, an endgame activity introduced with the Lord of Hatred expansion. Players can start fishing early by completing a quest in the Philios region and obtaining the Fishing emote from NPC Shi Yugong. The guide details how to cast a line, reel in catches, manage collected fish, and track progress towards the 'Tenacious Angler' challenge.
Here's the top Steam Deck games for April 2026
The top games on Steam Deck for April 2026 include Slay the Spire 2 and Vampire Crawlers, alongside other popular titles like Stardew Valley and Baldur's Gate 3. Several newly released games also made the list, such as RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike and PRAGMATA. The article also notes that the Steam Deck continues to be frequently out of stock.
Diablo 4 die-hards desperate for dyes, following launch of Lord of Hatred Expansion
Players of Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion are expressing a strong desire for more dye options, particularly a true black and gold dye, and greater flexibility in applying them to armor, weapons, and horse tack. While the expansion has been generally well-received with its new Warlock class and other features, the community feels that advanced cosmetic customization is lacking compared to other titles and previous Diablo games.
Overwatch events - all active events in 2026
This guide details the active in-game events for Overwatch, including Hatred's Reckoning and Operation: Grand Mesa, which offer themed rewards and challenges. Players can earn experience and battle pass tiers by completing specific objectives within these limited-time events.
How to fish in Diablo 4
The Lord of Hatred DLC for Diablo 4 introduces fishing as a new activity with over 100 species to catch, offering rewards and contributing to achievements. Players can unlock fishing early in the game by completing a main quest involving a fisherman named Shi Yugong, which then allows them to access the mechanic via the emote wheel.
Engagement Ring
Xbox has achieved a record number of monthly active users, despite facing challenges with hardware sales. The article also mentions trailers for Sudden Strike 4, Windrose, and Diablo IV.
FZHS – Diablo IV-, Mouse- och Tides of Tomorrow-betygen låsta
The Diablo IV expansion Lord of Hatred has received a score of 84/100 based on 46 reviews. Mouse: P.I. for Hire scored 81/100 from 118 reviews, and the asynchronous multiplayer adventure Tides of Tomorrow received a 76/100 from 40 reviews. A review for Lord of Hatred is expected soon.
Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred's All-New Class Skill Trees Have Players Divided
The Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion and its accompanying 3.0 update have introduced new skill trees for each class, removing passive skills in favor of customizable active abilities. While some players praise the changes for adding replayability and new build possibilities, others criticize the limited mid-to-late game options and the removal of passive skills, leading to community division.
How to unlock Torment difficulty in Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred? All level bonuses and more
The Torment difficulty system in Diablo 4 has been updated with the Lord of Hatred DLC. Players now need to reach Level 60 and clear Tier 10 of The Pit to unlock the new Torment levels, which offer increased rewards and better loot chances. There are twelve Torment difficulty levels, each providing escalating bonuses to experience, gold, and item drops.
Diablo 4 Warlock Beginner Guide: First Build, Best Soul Shard, and Mistakes to Avoid
This guide provides a beginner's walkthrough for the new Warlock class in Diablo 4, focusing on understanding its dual resource system, Wrath and Dominance. It recommends the Legion Soul Shard for its forgiving nature and outlines a recommended build and key mistakes to avoid for players leveling from 1 to 70.
45 hours of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred wasn't enough to find its new ultra rare mode where you fight to the death against waves of demons, so I cheated to try it
The new Echoing Hatred mode in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion is a rare, challenging fight against monster waves that requires a specific item drop to access. Despite playing for over 45 hours, the author had to cheat to experience it, noting its high loot potential and the mystery surrounding its drop rate. This mode adds a welcome element of surprise and discovery to Diablo 4's endgame.
Diablo 4 streamer pulverizes new Lord of Hatred expansion's difficulty tier in 17 hours, complains about lack of…
A Diablo 4 streamer named Mekuna completed the new Lord of Hatred expansion's Torment 12 difficulty in 17 hours, expressing concern that it was too easily achievable. This has sparked discussion within the community regarding the balance of endgame content, with some players desiring greater challenges while others find the current progression suitable.
Diablo 4 hotfixes squash bugs blocking Lord of Hatred quest progression and stop Necromancers from using broken skills…
Blizzard Entertainment has released hotfixes for Diablo 4 to address bugs that were blocking progression in the Lord of Hatred DLC and the "The Soil, The Seed, the Fruit" quest. The fixes also resolve issues with a missing Talisman tab. The "She Sleeps Within You" quest bug is acknowledged and will be addressed in a future update.
"Lord of Hatred is the best Diablo 4 has ever been," Blizzard says
Blizzard Entertainment developers Zaven Haroutunian and Colin Finer believe Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred represents the game at its finest, calling it the ultimate expression of the action RPG. While the expansion refines endgame systems like War Plans and adds customization through Talismans and the Horadric Cube, it aims to elevate the experience to rival competitors and conclude the Mephisto saga.
Overwatch Mauga Gets Diablo 4 Druid Crossover Skin With Limited Voice Changes | HappyGamer
Blizzard Entertainment has introduced a crossover skin for Overwatch's hero Mauga, transforming him into a Diablo 4 Druid. The skin features visual changes and altered voice lines for highlight intros, though in-game abilities and emotes retain their original audio. This collaboration leverages Blizzard's IP portfolio and aims to provide fresh content for both games.
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred's new hardest difficulty tier has been conquered in just 17 hours by a sleepless sorceress
A Diablo 4 streamer named Mekuna has conquered the hardest difficulty tier in the new Lord of Hatred expansion, reaching level 70 and completing the highest torment tier in approximately 17 hours. This achievement was accomplished using a new variant of the Blizzard skill focused on lightning damage. The success demonstrates that the new difficulty tiers are surmountable, though some advanced difficulty modifiers may still present a challenge.
Diablo 4 needs "aspirational content" to challenge players, director agrees, but don't discredit more…
Diablo 4 associate game director Zaven Haroutunian agrees that the game needs "aspirational content" but believes it should not be the sole focus. He stated that the upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion aims to provide players with opportunities to set their own goals, catering to various player types and motivations.
All main Season Challenges and rewards in Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Season 13
Diablo 4's Season 13, featuring the Lord of Hatred DLC, offers nine ranks of seasonal challenges with various rewards. Players must complete challenges from previous ranks to progress, with tasks including clearing campaign content, specific dungeons, and defeating powerful bosses like the Echo of Lilith and Echo of Mephisto.