Don't expect the fan-create rivalry between Diablo 4 and Destiny 2 to end anytime soon.ĭiablo 4's features like the presence of world bosses and the game's transmogrification features were cited as areas where Destiny 2 could take a page from Diablo 4's book - not the other way around.īlizzard's game also outperforms Destiny 2 when it comes to player incentives.

However, the negative comments from the Bungie employee seem to have backfired, as many gamers pointed out areas where Diablo 4 excels compared to Destiny 2. In fact, some gameplay nuances would benefit both games, and fans hoped the developers would take inspiration from each other. Before Diablo 4's launch, Destiny 2 fans had even suggested features that would translate well to the isometric action-RPG title. The criticism came in the context of shared elements between the two games, including multiplayer features and leveling aspects.

Despite the criticism from the Destiny 2 developer, many fans continue to enjoy the action-packed role-playing game. However, the controversy didn't stop Diablo 4 from receiving largely positive feedback from the broader gaming community. World bosses in Diablo 4 have been largely praised.Īmong the critics of the tweet was Blizzard president Mike Ybarra, who responded with a succinct, bemused reply to the 'lazy' description. The tweet was met with a largely negative reaction from Diablo fans, some of whom fired back by arguing they were more engaged with Diablo 4's progression than Destiny 2's recent updates.

In a now-deleted tweet, the Destiny 2 developer took issue with Diablo 4's enemy scaling system, describing it as 'lazy' and 'one of the worst ideas in video games.'

The game has attracted criticism from a surprising source: a developer from Bungie, the studio behind the gold standard in the live-service genre, Destiny. Despite the solid beginning, it hasn't been all smooth sailing. Blizzard Entertainment's latest in the Diablo series, Diablo 4, continues to make waves in the gaming community, having set a record for the best-selling opening period in the company's history.

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