Blizzard Entertainment remains dedicated to enhancing the experience of Diablo 2: Resurrected, a remaster of the iconic 2000 game, with a steady stream of updates. Since its 2021 launch, the game has seen multiple patches aimed at addressing issues and refining gameplay. These updates have focused on rebalancing classes, improving skills, and enhancing performance with technologies like DLSS for Nvidia GPUs.
The latest update, Version 2.7.4, introduces Ladder Season 8, brings various gameplay and UI improvements, and continues to fix issues to provide a smoother gaming experience for all players.
Key Takeaways
- Blizzard Entertainment continues to enhance Diablo 2: Resurrected with updates improving gameplay and fixing issues for a smoother experience.
- Updates since launch have focused on rebalancing classes, introducing skill improvements, and boosting performance with DLSS technology for Nvidia GPUs.
- The latest update, Version 2.7.4, launched Ladder Season 8, addressing issues with skills, Act 3 Mercenaries, and UI refinements.
Blizzard Entertainment has rolled out a new update for Diablo 2: Resurrected, continuing its commitment to enhancing the remastered classic. Originally released in 2021, Diablo 2: Resurrected brought a fresh coat of paint to the iconic 2000 title, capturing the essence of the original while introducing modern graphics and quality-of-life improvements.
Diablo 2: Resurrected faced a challenging launch, marked by server issues and bugs that led to problems such as disappearing player characters. Since then, the developers have released several updates to address these issues and enhance the gameplay experience. Notable improvements include rebalancing classes and skills, which made previously underused builds, such as the Martial Arts Assassin and Bowazon, more viable. The introduction of a skill Hotbar and quick cast function has streamlined combat, making skill use faster and more fluid. In another update, performance was boosted with DLSS technology, which optimizes graphics and maintains frame rates, particularly for users with Nvidia GPUs.
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Diablo 2: Resurrected has now received another significant update, Version 2.7.4, which launched Ladder Season 8 and introduced several significant fixes and improvements. Issues with the Assassin’s Blade Fury skill, which previously stopped channeling when the target monster died, have been addressed. The Dragon Tail skill now operates more consistently, resolving problems where it would intermittently consume charges or cause desynchronization. Additionally, Act 3 Mercenaries will no longer incorrectly target Ravens with Enchant, and players will no longer face failures when joining games during terror zone rotations.Close
In addition to gameplay improvements, the Diablo 2: Resurrected update includes several user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) refinements. Notably, the Diablo 2: Resurrected character screen tooltip for Amazon’s Lightning Bolt skill now displays accurate data, correcting previous inaccuracies. The character list will no longer re-sort itself each time the game is relaunched, though this fix currently applies only to the PC version, with a console fix expected soon.
Diablo 2: Resurrected Ladder Season 8 began on August 23 for North American players and on August 24 for European and Asian players, offering a new competitive challenge. The season features both standard and hardcore modes, with options for pre-expansion content covering only the original four acts, and the full ladder experience including all five acts and the Lord of Destruction expansion. Players are encouraged to race to Level 99 and secure a top position on the Leaderboard, making the new season an exciting opportunity for adventurers to test their skills and compete in a refreshed environment.
Diablo 2: Resurrected Version 2.7.4 Patch Notes
Gameplay
- Fixed an issue where Assassin’s Blade Fury skill would stop channeling when the monster initially targeted died.
- Fixed an issue where Assassin’s Dragon Tail would inconsistently consume charges.
- Fixed an issue where Dragon Tail could cause de-sync and rubber banding issues in both online and offline play.
- Fixed an issue where the Act III Mercenary would target Ravens with Enchant.
- Fixed an issue where joining a new game as a terror zone rotation began could cause a failure to join the game.
- Fixed an issue where a Skill could become unbound while weapon swapping.
- Fixed an issue where missiles could desync if a skill was aimed at a target that was standing on top of an item.
User Interface and User Experience
- Fixed an issue where the tooltip in the character screen for Amazon’s Lightning Bolt displayed inaccurate data.
- Fixed an issue where the character list would re-sort whenever the game was relaunched.
- Developer’s Note: This issue has been fixed for PC only. We anticipate a fix for consoles coming soon and will keep you updated.
- Fixed an issue where the tooltip for Slow Missiles didn’t display accurate information for what effects the next level of the Skill would do.
- Fixed an issue where the wasn’t an arrow between the Lightning and Chain Lightning Skills in the Skill Tree when using controller.
Ladder Season 8 will usher in a new opportunity for brave adventurers to race to Level 99 and amass powerful loot along the way. We cannot wait to see which determined souls carve their name into the Leaderboard this time.
Ladder Season 8 Launch Timing:
- North America August 23, 5 p.m. PDT
- Europe August 24, 2 a.m. CEST
- Asia August 24, 9 a.m. KST
As with previous seasons, Ladder Season 8 will feature different modes:
- Pre-Expansion Ladder The standard version of Ladder play that encompasses only the original four acts.
- Pre-Expansion Hardcore Ladder The hardcore (only one life) version of Ladder play that encompasses only the original four acts.
- Ladder The standard version of Ladder play that encompasses five acts, as it includes the “Lord of Destruction” expansion content.
- Hardcore Ladder The hardcore (only one life) version of Ladder play that encompasses five acts, as it includes the “Lord of Destruction” expansion content.
Diablo 2: Resurrected
Diablo II: Resurrected is the definitive remastering of Diablo II and its Lord of Destruction expansion – two hallmark entries in Blizzard Entertainment’s genre-defining action role-playing series.
Veteran players, as well as those who missed out when the original game was first released on PC twenty years ago, can now experience Diablo II’s timeless gameplay with modern visuals and audio that take advantage of PS4 and PS5.
Action RPG
Systems
OpenCritic Reviews
Top Critic Rating:
80/100
Critics Recommend:
78%
Franchise
Diablo
Platform(s)
Nintendo Switch
, PC
, PlayStation 4
, PlayStation 5
, Xbox One
, Xbox Series X
, Xbox Series S
Released
September 23, 2021
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
, Vicarious Visions
Publisher(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Suggestive Themes, Violence
How Long To Beat
22 Hours
Number of Players
1-8Expand
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