Diablo 4 Season 2 Delayed at Last Second as Blizzard Scrambles to Address Technical Issues [IGN]

Diablo IV fans will have to wait just a tiny bit longer to dig into Season of Blood, which is scheduled to launch today. Blizzard says that technical issues have forced it to delay the new vampire-driven season’s release by “a few hours.” [Update: Season of Blood is officially live.]

“We have encountered some technical issues with our current build and will be delaying Season of Blood’s start time by a few hours to remedy these issues,” a Diablo IV representative wrote. “Once we have more information, we’ll update you right away. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate the feedback you have provided and your patience.”

We’ve encountered some complications and will be delaying Season of Blood’s start time a few hours to remedy these issues.

We’ll share updates as soon as we have them. We appreciate your patience.

— Diablo (@Diablo) October 17, 2023

Season of Blood introduces vampires to Blizzard’s popular dungeon crawler along with a host of fundamental changes to its mechanics. Its release coincides with its planned launch on Steam.

Diablo IV has had its share of problems since releasing back in June. While its initial launch was well-received by fans, it has been criticized for its handling of class balance, unique items, and monetization. As a result, Blizzard has been working basically around the clock to try and address fan feedback in order to placate the comunity.

Now that Season of Blood is live, make sure to check out guide to the new vampiric powers and how to unlock them. We’ve also developed a full walkthrough of the original campaign.

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