Though it may have had a rocky launch,Diablo 2: Resurrectedended up becoming the most accomplished of Blizzard Entertainment’s modern remasters. Having partnered withVicarious Visions, the project ended up successfully bringing the genre-definingDiablo 2into the present. However, there has always been one aspect of the game that fell short of expectations: the lobby system.
Still unresolved eight months after launch,Diablo 2: Resurrected’slobbies remain an issue, prompting players to use third-party matchmaking tools or Discord communities to set up their multiplayer games. Even by old standards, theDiablo 2lobby was considered outdated – lacking basic functions such as filters or displaying quest progression. Given Blizzard Entertainment’s reputation for providing an online experience of nigh-unparalleled quality, the current state ofDiablo 2: Resurrected’smatchmaking sticks out in a bad way.
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Luckily for the players ofDiablo 2: Resurrected, Blizzard has officially broken its silence regarding the matter, stating that the team has been working on a significant update to the lobby system for both PC and console versions of the game. More details about the changes coming toDiablo 2: Resurrectedwill be revealed in the next few weeks – hopefully with continued support beyond a lobby rework.
Coming off the heels of controversy regardingDiablo Immortal’s predatory microtransactionsand its monetization system, this update may be a much-needed source of goodwill for Blizzard Entertainment as the faith ofDiabloplayers is considerably shaken. ThoughDiablo Immortalhas found financial success in the mobile app marketplace as a free-to-play title, players are worried thatDiablo 4’sin-game shop may follow in a similar direction.
Despite the issues that players have with the official matchmaking system,Diablo 2: Resurrectedcan be enjoyed solo both for newcomers to the franchise and for veterans of Sanctuary who are interested in seeing a timeless classic under a fresh coat of paint. Given that it’s functionally the same game as the originalDiablo 2, players can seamlessly use their old character saves to continue where they left off.
For those interested in a more competitive, multiplayer experience –Diablo 2: Resurrectedhas launched its first ladder, with four unique gameplay modes to choose from. Coupled with the launch of Patch 2.4 – the first major update forDiablo 2in over a decade – those disillusioned withDiablo Immortalmay yet find some joy in Sanctuary by returning to an old, familiar friend.
Diablo 2: Resurrectedis available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
