Diablo 4 Season 8 Has Been Delayed By A “Couple Of Weeks”, But A Tease At An Old Friend Returning Has Fans Intrigued
Blizzard has revealed that Diablo 4season 8 has been pushed back by "a few weeks" for a bit of extra polish. Seasons in Diablo 4 are usually released every few months to give fans time to finish up the latest content before more is launched. It seems that this time, players will be given a few extra weeks to close out the season in order for the developers to deliver content they believe is up to par.
In a recent X post from Rod Fergusson, it was announced that Diablo 4 season 8 will take a "couple of weeks longer" than anticipated to launch, but there is a silver lining teased within the post. An old friend is making a return to Sanctuary, though the details surrounding who this might be have fans curious. While this delay might not be what fans were hoping for, there is much to look forward to in the upcoming season, as revealed in the latest Diablo 4 developer Q&A session.
Diablo 4 Season 8 Delayed "In The Spirit Of Serving The Game"
The Details On The Delay Are Sparse
Fergusson does not state much about the delay, simply stating, "In the spirit of serving the game, not the plan, Season 8 will take a couple of weeks longer to bake than we initially anticipated." They go on to mention that the developers are hard at work on "great updates" that will be coming to the next season. Some commenters understand the delay, such as user rebeldottie, who says, "Take your time. Release something amazing, not just on time."
Others are a bit upset over this and are hoping that the devs keep feedback on previous seasons in the back of their minds for this release. A vast majority of players believe seasons are too long as is, leaving them wanting more. Though greatness should never be rushed, fans are still curious what "a couple of weeks" could end up meaning.
At the time of writing, the details as to how long the delay will end up being are non-existent, but fans seem to be more curious about the cliffhanger at the end of the post.
An Old Friend Is Returning To Sanctuary In Diablo 4 Season 8
But Who Could It Be?
Fergusson writes, "Looking forward to seeing an old 'friend'" to close out the X post, which has players wondering who this might end up being. With the quotations around "friend", some are convinced it could be an old enemy making a not-so-valiant return. Others believe that it might be Tyrael, Lorath, or Kormac, though Fergusson has remained tight-lipped, giving no hints to those asking questions.
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Earlier this month, it was revealed that the next expansion for Diablo 4 would also be pushed back, not arriving until 2026. This is another change to their normal release schedule, as new expansions are usually released every year. Hopefully, more details on the delay of Diablo 4season 8 will be revealed soon. For now, fans can continue to speculate who might be making a valiant - or terrifying - return to Sanctuary in the upcoming season.
Source: Rod Fergusson/X
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