Blizzard Fails to Extend Diablo 3 Event

Diablo 3's cherished "Fall of Tristram" event is set to conclude on February 1, yet many fans are expressing a desire for its continuation. In response to these sentiments, community manager pezradar has clarified the situation, stating, "I asked about Tristram and the possibility of extending it, but unfortunately [the event] is hard-coded and it's impossible to make server-side fixes." This means that the event's duration cannot be altered at this time.

Additionally, pezradar addressed the delay of Season 34 of Call of Light, which has disrupted weekend plans for some players. He apologized, explaining, "I'm sorry. It's not what I was hoping for. We were notified about 24 hours before we had to adjust the time. The team needs to create new code to ensure a smooth transition between seasons after problems with the automatic scheduler that ended [last 33rd] season early in early January." The additional time will be used to implement and test new code, ensuring a seamless transfer of player progress. Pezradar also acknowledged the need for better communication with players in the future, noting that the team is aware of this issue.

In other gaming news, Wolcen Studio has introduced Project Pantheon, a free-to-play combat role-playing game that incorporates elements of extraction shooter mechanics. The first closed alpha testing for players in Europe will commence on January 25, with North American players joining on February 1. Game director Andrei Cirkulete described the game, saying, "We've blended the tension and risk reward of an extraction shooter with the battle dynamics of combat role-playing games." Drawing inspiration from games like Diablo and Escape from Tarkov, Project Pantheon aims to bring order to a shattered world, with players assuming the role of a messenger of Death.