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Blizzard's recent efforts aim to restore Diablo 4's image in the eyes of gamers.
Blizzard's latest actions are geared towards reclaiming Diablo 4's reputation among gamers.
Despite a highly successful launch, Diablo 4 faced an unexpected 180-degree turn in fan reactions following the Season 1 update. Numerous class balancing issues, poor performance, and a plethora of bugs led to widespread criticism and a rapid decline in player numbers, with even prominent streamers gradually abandoning the game.
Although a feedback session was held to address player concerns and implement changes promptly, the situation surrounding Diablo 4 showed no signs of improvement. Consequently, Blizzard had to salvage the situation by revealing details about Season 2, particularly focusing on the introduction of a new character class named Vampire. Season 2's storyline and core content will primarily revolve around this character class, hence the aptly named 'Season of Blood' update.
In Season 2, players will assist a vampire hunter named Erys in the quest to find the Vampire Lord. Additionally, Season of Blood will feature significant changes to facilitate easier starting from level 1. The Paragon point system, skill points, Obols, and several other features will undergo comprehensive conversion to fit the new character. The gem system will no longer take up inventory space, and notably, this new season will witness the addition of 5 new endgame bosses. Furthermore, all character damage stats will be adjusted, especially the Vulnerable Damage system, which currently exerts excessive influence in Diablo 4.
Fundamentally, Season 2's structure mirrors Season 1, where players embark on a questline with a new character, battle a unique endgame boss, and witness item changes tailored to the season's content. This update is set to launch on October 17th.
