We are only a few short months away from the Diablo IV launch and Blizzard is starting to focus on endgame content and showcases. While we were limited on what we could do and see during the open beta, that has left many wondering what lies in store for levels 50-100 and beyond. Looks like there will be a ton to do and that’s just what’s available at launch, not counting seasons and additional content that will be sure to trickle (hopefully pour) in over the next several years.
While some could argue even the endgame systems revealed may be too simplistic compared to other ARPGs, I am cautiously optimistic that things will just get better and better over time with DIV. One item I am particularly curious about is the regions called the Fields of Hatred where PvP battles are going to take place. How will the balance between PvE and PvP be struck in a game like this? What are the rewards and details of winning PvP battles besides cosmetics and standard gambling loot? The next dev live stream will feature Rhykker on April 20th so I am sure we’ll be seeing more endgame details then. Either way, check out the highlights from the press release below and check out the full video above.
Diablo IV launches June 6th for consoles and PC with a 4-day Early Access period slated for June 2nd.
After finishing the campaign, challenge yourselves with higher World Tier difficulties by completing Capstone Dungeons. The higher the World Tier, the more loot and advantages your character can get.
The Paragon System contains even more opportunities to refine your perfect character build beyond the initial Skill Tree to make it uniquely yours. Choose a path and which boons and glyphs you would like to pursue based on your play style.
Add to the Codex of Power by finding Aspects hidden away in dungeons. This will allow you to take items found in the world and turn them into more powerful legendary items.
There are over 120 dungeons in Sanctuary and any one of them can become a Nightmare Dungeon. Use Nightmare Sigils to activate the Nightmare version of dungeons and add more difficult objectives and challenges to conquer.
Even more powerful monsters roam Sanctuary for those that have completed the campaign. Defeat these monsters in Helltide areas to collect shards that can be used to purchase big rewards at caches.
Head to the Tree of Whispers to collect Whispers of the Dead. With every bounty that is completed, players can return to the tree to receive a big reward cache.
For those looking to test themselves against other players, they can do so in the Fields of Hatred. In this PvP area, players can choose to engage in player vs player conflict or complete tasks to collect shards to purify in town. Rewards await those with purified shards, but all players in the Fields will be at risk to those looking to PvP.
As a Live Service game, Diablo IV will continue to be updated long after launch.
