
Diablo III's annual "Fall of Tristram" event, slated to conclude on February 1st, has sparked player requests for an extension. However, community manager pezradar has confirmed this isn't currently feasible, citing hard-coded event limitations preventing server-side adjustments.
This announcement follows another setback: the delay of Diablo IV Season 34, disrupting many players' weekend plans. Pezradar attributed the delay to unforeseen issues with the automatic season scheduler that prematurely ended Season 33 in early January. The team is developing new code to ensure smoother seasonal transitions, and acknowledges the need for improved communication regarding future scheduling changes.
Meanwhile, Wolcen Studio has revealed Project Pantheon, a free-to-play action RPG blending extraction shooter mechanics. A closed alpha test begins January 25th in Europe, expanding to North America on February 1st. Game director Andrei Cirkulete describes the game as a fusion of extraction shooter tension and RPG combat dynamics, drawing comparisons to Diablo and Escape from Tarkov. Players will assume the role of a Death messenger, striving to restore order to a ravaged world.