Blizzard has released a new hotfix that increases the drop rate of Mythic items in Diablo IV. The studio introduced the change in response to widespread player complaints following the start of Season 14.

Players complained, and Blizzard has finally listened. The beginning of Diablo IV Season 14 introduced new limitations to the ARPG, including a lower drop rate for Mythic items and equipment restrictions. Fans heavily criticized the Mythic changes, pointing out on social media that obtaining these items had become significantly more difficult. Blizzard therefore reconsidered its decision and chose to listen to the community.

Dan Tanguay, Blizzard’s live service design director, announced the change in a new post published on the company’s official forums. “We’ve read your feedback on the Season of Death’s Wake, including the unique Mythic drop rates, gear limitations, and more,” the message reads. After seeing the player backlash against the latest changes to the ARPG, Blizzard released a new patch that “increases the Mythic drop rate in the Corrupted Reaper boss fight and removes gear restrictions for unique Mythic items.”

The Diablo IV news does not end there, as Tanguay also confirmed that the game will receive another patch in the coming days. This second update will be particularly interesting to those who criticized the Season 14 changes affecting the hunt for Mythic items, as one of the improvements confirmed by the developers will increase the chance of obtaining Mythic Tributes in the Undercity.

“Not Every Idea Turns Out Exactly as Planned”

Blizzard’s message is not particularly long, but Tanguay also used it to explain the studio’s reasoning behind the major changes introduced with each Season. “Seasons are the period in which we experiment with new ideas and push Diablo IV in new directions. Not every idea turns out exactly as planned, but we will continue to listen to your feedback, address what isn’t working, and apply those lessons to future Season updates,” the announcement states. Player feedback has therefore proved effective, and the Mythic item drop rate will finally be adjusted to a more manageable level for fans.

Source: 3DJuegos