Diablo III's annual "Fall of Tristram" event, slated to conclude on February 1st, has prompted player requests for an extension. However, community manager pezradar has confirmed this isn't feasible due to the event's hard-coded nature, precluding server-side adjustments.
This announcement follows another concerning delay: Diablo IV Season 34, originally planned for the weekend, has been postponed. Pezradar attributed this to unforeseen issues with the automatic season scheduler that prematurely ended Season 33 in early January. The team is developing new code to guarantee a smooth seasonal transition, prioritizing the safe transfer of player progress. Improved communication regarding future delays is also promised.
Separately, Wolcen Studio has announced Project Pantheon, a free-to-play action RPG incorporating extraction shooter mechanics. A closed alpha test begins January 25th in Europe, expanding to North America on February 1st. Game director Andrei Cirkulete described the game as a blend of extraction shooter tension and action RPG combat dynamics, hinting at influences from titles like Diablo and Escape from Tarkov. The game casts players as Death's messengers, tasked with restoring order to a ravaged world.
