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Diablo 4 Season 1 Launch Doomed by Overwhelming Server Queues

Angel Kicevski by Angel Kicevski
July 20, 2023
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Blizzard’s much-anticipated release of Diablo 4’s first season, Season of the Malignant, has hit a significant roadblock due to an overload of player demand, causing huge server queues. This issue has led to a halt in gameplay for many eager Diablo 4 players, who are stuck waiting in seemingly endless lines with no clear indication of when they’ll finally gain access to the game.

The game’s servers are currently struggling under immense traffic, with players experiencing a wait time of more than 30 minutes to access the game. This has brought frustration among the Diablo community. Not only are they unable to play, but the absence of an accurate queue time estimation makes the waiting process even more grueling.

Update: People are also stuck on Loading Screens between instances and can’t even complete the starting quest, which is quite alarming. So it’s not only the initial server login that’s causing difficulties. Also, there seems to be a new error that can occur after disconnecting, leading to additional downtime.

The current queue display offers little to no consolation for anxious gamers, with an ambiguous message reading “Queued for Game – Start Game Pending.” This lack of information leaves many players unsure of their position in the queue or how much longer they will have to wait before they can dive into the Season of the Malignant.

Those fortunate enough to have gained access to the game are in a position of precarious privilege, where leaving could mean landing back into the limbo of the server queue. As a result, many are choosing to remain in-game, further exacerbating the server strain.

Blizzard, known for its meticulous design and engaging game content, seems to have underestimated the demand for Diablo 4’s first season. The current situation raises concerns about the company’s capacity to handle the ongoing needs of Diablo 4’s player base, potentially affecting future season rollouts if not addressed.

While this could testify to the popularity and high anticipation for Diablo 4’s first season, it also highlights the need for better server infrastructure and more transparent communication with the players. Also, it wasn’t as bad on Launch, right?

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