Diablo 3's beloved "Fall of Tristram" event is set to conclude on February 1, yet many fans are wishing for an extension. Unfortunately, community manager pezradar has confirmed that extending the event isn't feasible at the moment due to technical constraints. He stated, "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 related news, the delay of Diablo 3's Season 34 has disrupted some fans' weekend plans. Pezradar addressed this issue, expressing his regret: "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 delay is due to the need for new code to ensure seamless transitions between seasons, following issues with the automatic scheduler that prematurely ended the last season in early January. The additional time will allow the team to implement and test the new code, ensuring smooth progress transfers for players. Pezradar added, "We can improve communication with players at earlier stages, and the team is aware of this for the future."
Shifting gears, Wolcen Studio has announced Project Pantheon, a free-to-play combat role-playing game that incorporates extraction shooter mechanics. The first closed alpha testing for European players will commence on January 25, with North American players joining on February 1. Game director Andrei Cirkulete described the game's unique blend, saying, "We've blended the tension and risk reward of an extraction shooter with the battle dynamics of combat role-playing games." Project Pantheon draws inspiration from games like Diablo and Escape from Tarkov, positioning players as messengers of Death tasked with restoring order to a ravaged world. The studio is keen to gather feedback from the community as the game develops.
