Diablo III's annual "Fall of Tristram" event, slated to conclude on February 1st, has prompted player requests for an extension. However, community manager pezradar has confirmed this isn't feasible due to the event's hard-coded nature, stating that server-side adjustments are currently impossible.

This announcement follows the delay of Diablo IV Season 34, disrupting some players' weekend plans. Pezradar apologized for the short notice, explaining the delay stemmed from issues with the automatic season scheduler that prematurely ended Season 33 in early January. The extra time is being used to develop and test new code to ensure a smooth seasonal transition and protect player progress. Improved communication regarding future delays is also promised.

Separately, Wolcen Studio has announced Project Pantheon, a free-to-play combat RPG incorporating extraction shooter elements. A closed alpha test begins January 25th in Europe, expanding to North America on February 1st. Game director Andrei Cirkulete describes the game as blending "the tension and risk-reward of an extraction shooter with the battle dynamics of combat role-playing games," hinting at influences from titles like Diablo and Escape from Tarkov. The studio eagerly anticipates player feedback as players assume the role of a Death messenger, striving to restore order to a ravaged world.