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DIABLO 4's Gauntlet Finally Launches: There's More Than Just Endgame Dungeons

Mar 01, 2024 9:00 AM

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the Gauntlet, Diablo 4's much-anticipated endgame dungeon, will be part of the game's mid-season update on March 5. This feature, which bears similarities to Diablo 3's Greater Rifts, will be available to players who have reached World Tier 4, with monster levels surpassing level 100. Players will have an eight-minute window to kill monsters and open chests, with Proofs of Might determining their score and performance rewarding them one of four weekly Seals. Rewards include a Cache of Trials, with higher scores yielding better loot.

The update also reintroduces Vampiric Powers from Season 2 as Legendary Aspects and includes class balance updates tailored for the Gauntlet's challenges. Additionally, Diablo 4 will join Game Pass on March 28 and will receive a ray tracing update for PC within the same period, despite previous concerns from Season of the Construct.

What does the Gauntlet in Diablo 4 entail?

The Gauntlet in Diablo 4 is a timed dungeon where players must defeat as many enemies and open as many chests as possible within eight minutes to earn Proofs of Might, contributing to their score for weekly Seals and loot rewards.

Diablo 4, developed by Blizzard Entertainment, is the latest installment in the acclaimed Diablo series. The franchise is known for its action-packed gameplay, dark fantasy setting, and extensive characters customization. With Diablo 3 releasing back in 2012, fans eagerly awaited the fourth iteration. Diablo 4 aims to expand the series' narrative and gameplay mechanics, with the addition of features like the Gauntlet providing endgame content for players seeking to challenge themselves and test the limits of their in-game builds. This new content update signifies Blizzard’s commitment to supporting the title with fresh and engaging gameplay experiences post-launch.



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Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-03-01 09:30:03
Man, the Gauntlet in Diablo 4 sounds intense It's like a high-stakes race against the clock for some serious loot. With the ongoing updates and new features, it's clear that Blizzard is really dedicated to keeping the game fresh and engaging for players.
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-03-01 09:24:03
The Gauntlet update for Diablo 4 sounds like a thrilling addition, offering challenging endgame content for players to test their skills and earn rewarding loot. Blizzard's commitment to post-launch support and adding engaging gameplay experiences demonstrates their dedication to keeping the Diablo community excited and engaged. Can't wait to see how players tackle this new feature
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-03-01 09:12:03
The Gauntlet update for Diablo 4 sounds like an exciting addition, offering high-stakes, timed challenges reminiscent of Greater Rifts from Diablo 3. It's great to see Blizzard continuing to support the game with meaningful endgame content and features to keep players engaged.
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