Such is the nature of the always-online beast. In that short amount of time, there have already been several major Diablo 4 server outages. Though it's just been a few days since the game's official launch, it's been over a week since Deluxe and Ultimate Edition owners got to begin their time with Diablo 4. Whether playing with friends, joining in activities with strangers, or being a lone-wolf on a quest to stop Lilith, the great equalizer is the always-online requirement of the game. RELATED: July is Going to be a Big Month for Diablo 4 An Offline Mode in Diablo 4 Would Render Server Outages Irrelevantĭiablo 4 requires a persistent online connection even if one is planning on going it alone in Sanctuary.
Adding an Offline Mode in Diablo 4 could sidestep these issues while pleasing fans who take issue with the title's shift into live-service. In addition to the possibility of being completely locked out of a game due to uncontrollable internet outages or router problems, an always-online requirement denotes that a game will be completely inaccessible years down the road when the publisher and developer inevitably shut the servers down. The requirement of a persistent online connection to play a game is typical for any live-service title, and the always-online nature of these titles has often been a point of contention among players for a variety of reasons. But the title's turn as the first live-service game in the franchise comes with the caveat that it will require an always-online connection, and several players aren't happy about it. Thankfully, server issues and connectivity problems since June 1 have been kept to a relative minimum, and Blizzard has worked to prevent widespread issues with Diablo 4's servers to ensure players can keep adventuring in Sanctuary. Even after a last-minute server test, thousands of players struggled with connectivity issues right at the time of the game's servers going live. The early access launch of Diablo 4 served as a reminder that no amount of preparation can completely eliminate the possibility for error.
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