Introduction
Greetings! It’s that time again. You may have noticed that reviews are popping up for the Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred expansion, but unfortunately, our review (along with those from VG247 and Rock Paper Shotgun) is not among them.
Review Code and Access
As always, we want to clarify that we do not have a right to review code; it is a privilege that is entirely at the discretion of the publisher. We did receive code for Diablo 4 earlier this week, unlike some of our sister sites. However, we were informed that the code would not grant access until the launch day on October 8th. Then, to add a twist, we were later told that review code would not be distributed until Monday, October 7th.
It’s all a bit peculiar, but such is the nature of the video game industry. The silver lining is that we will eventually have access to the game, albeit a little later than expected. Rest assured, once we have the opportunity to dive into the game, we will provide our detailed thoughts for you.
Previous Content and Changes
In the meantime, feel free to revisit our original Diablo 4 review from last summer, where we gave it four stars and highlighted its intricacy and depth, albeit with some noted shortcomings. We also have a variety of in-depth Diablo 4 guides available for your perusal.
Additionally, check out Alexis’ insightful piece on her experiences with the first post-launch season, Season of the Malignant, and her thoughts on the broader landscape of service games. Her reflections capture the beauty of the game’s landscapes juxtaposed with the struggle against procrastination and the addictive nature of live-service games.
Since our initial review, significant changes have been implemented in Diablo 4, and we are eager to explore them in the near future.