Solo play forDiablo 3is about to get better with new revamps coming to the Follower system that gives fans who prefer to dive into the game alone an NPC companion to roam around with. This comes after the end of the most recentDiablo 3Public Test Realmthat ran a preview of the new features coming to the Follower system, among other updates for the game.
The planned revamping is also expected be come to all major platforms thatDiablo 3currently runs on, including PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. So, while the PTR in which the feature was tested was only available on PC while it ran, the resulting updates will be available to all players across the board.
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In this new revamp, Followers can now be equipped with up to 14 items, including full gear sets, two rings, and both a main-hand and off-hand weapon, similar to how players can deck out their own characters. This will also be bringing a new feature called Emanate to the Followers, which will allow players to receive certain bonuses depending on what they equip onto their companions. These include some of the bonuses fromDiablo 3’s best gear sets, or some Legendary Powers, such as Broken Crown, Goldskin, and Gladiator Gauntlets.
Follower skills will also be getting a substantial revamp, with some skills being retooled and each of the three classes gaining completely new skills to take into combat. There are also some quality of life updates coming to Followers, such as new UI features to give players a better understanding of how and when to use some of these updated skills. The update might not put the Follower on the same level asDiablo 3’s top tier character builds, but it is definitely a huge improvement on the way the system had worked up until now.
With fans clearly excited to see what elseBlizzard has in store forDiablo 4, seeing this type of reworking coming to the current game in the series lineup is a great sign so far. Hopefully, any new features being added toDiablo 3are somewhat of a beta build for what the developer will be releasing with the next installment at launch. Additionally, knowing that the developer will continue to work on the older title, even while in full development of the next game, could say a lot for how much support players can expect whenDiablo 4finally launches.
Diablo 3is available now for PC, PS3, PS4, Switch, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.
