Blizzard Struggles to Manage Diablo 3 Event Extension

Diablo 3's beloved "Fall of Tristram" event is set to conclude on February 1, but fans are expressing a desire for the event to remain in the game beyond this date. However, community manager pezradar has clarified that extending the event is currently not feasible:

"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."

In addition to addressing the "Fall of Tristram" event, pezradar also discussed the delay of Diablo 3's Season 34 of Call of Light, which has disrupted weekend plans for some players:

"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 extra time allows us to implement and test the new code, and ensure that players' progress is transferred smoothly from their accounts.

We can improve communication with players at earlier stages, and the team is aware of this for the future."

Meanwhile, Wolcen Studio has announced Project Pantheon, a new free-to-play combat role-playing game that incorporates elements of extraction shooter mechanics. The first closed alpha test will commence on January 25 for players in Europe, with North American players joining on February 1. Game director Andrei Cirkulete explained the game's unique blend of genres, stating, "We've blended the tension and risk reward of an extraction shooter with the battle dynamics of combat role-playing games." He also highlighted the influence of games like Diablo and Escape from Tarkov, saying, "Diablo and Escape from Tarkov seem to have a parenthood. We are eager to hear from the players." In Project Pantheon, players will assume the role of a messenger of Death, working to restore order to a world in chaos.