Diablo 4, despite starting off strong, had slightly stumbled in its growth over the past few months. Several seasonal events and game modifications didn't resonate well with its devoted community. Blizzard, however, responded to these criticisms with new changes introduced with the recent launch of the 'Season of Blood' event.
Horse mounts, a quirky yet integral element of in-game exploration and locomotion, got the much-needed upgrade. Players had noted that the responsiveness and speed of the mounts were tied oddly to the position of the player's cursor on the screen since the game's inception. The farther the cursor from the horse, the faster and more responsive it became. This resulted in instances where players struggled to control horse speed and direction.
Blizzard's recent patch outlines changes made to horse mounts. One of the standout alterations is that horse speed no longer relies on mouse cursor position. This means, players won't have to constantly adjust their cursors to control the speed anymore. Additionally, the use of spurs can now be used to break through obstructions, and their usage speed has been amped by 50%. Mounts have also received an upgrade to their pathfinding capabilities for better navigation over gaps. Most notably, mount combat skill cooldowns have been dramatically slashed to three seconds.
However, the patch doesn't stop at improving horse mounts. It adds a plethora of other improvements to the game, including changes to stash management, upgrades to nightmare dungeon and enchanted items. The gaming community has warmly embraced these changes, with many commending the improved horse mechanics. In fact, the buzz in the Diablo 4 subreddit reveals an overwhelmingly positive response, with one member remarking, "The horse is really good now. Can't believe I am saying this."
Despite the critiques, Diablo 4 continues to stand as one of the most played online games. This resilience is evident as the game climbed into the top five of Steam's best-sellers list following its much-anticipated debut on the platform. Diablo 4's Season 2 is upping its game, and it seems the developers are keen on fine-tuning the gaming experience in response to players' feedback moving forward.
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