In case you’ve been murderin’ your manner by means of dungeons in Diablo IV not too long ago, you’ve possible killed lots of monsters, discovered lots of loot, and likewise ended up with a half dozen (or extra) gems in your stock taking on house that weapons and armor might occupy. That may be annoying, and a few gamers have requested for a gem bag. Whereas that’s not occurring, Blizzard understands the frustration and confirmed a change is coming sooner or later.
Launched earlier this month, Diablo IV is the most recent action-RPG in Blizzard’s long-running demon-looting franchise. Whereas I want the sport had an additional ability slot and gamers have complained about some points with XP, general the sport’s launch has been a lot smoother than most large video games in 2023, in addition to Diablo 3’s traditionally unhealthy launch. However even an incredible recreation could be improved, and Blizzard acknowledged right this moment that gems are inflicting a bit an excessive amount of “stock stress” within the recreation’s present state.
In Blizzard’s first Diablo IV campfire chat--a video sequence the place devs will speak about upcoming updates and reply neighborhood questions—recreation director Joe Shely confirmed that the workforce is conscious of the gem drawback and has a repair on the best way. But it surely’s not only a easy gem bag or gems tab.
“The concept is to alter the best way you purchase gems in order that they present up in your supplies or foreign money tab, moderately than your stock,” defined Shely. “After which the best way that can work is you go to craft your gem in the identical manner that you just do right this moment, and also you simply use a specific amount of that materials, just like the quantity of equal, precise gem stock slots that you just’re utilizing now, however as supplies.”
When is Blizzard altering how gems work in Diablo IV?
What this could imply is that your stock received’t be crammed up with unused gems after each dungeon as they’ll dwell alongside your different crafting supplies. (Which is absolutely how this could have labored within the first place…)
However don’t count on this transformation to occur too quickly, as Shely was clear that that is one thing that received’t be added to the sport till “round season two.” With seasons in Diablo IV lasting round three months and the primary one beginning someday in July, it’s possible this gem change received’t occur till October and even early November. Nonetheless, it’s good to listen to one thing is being executed.
Throughout the livestream, it was additionally confirmed that crafting useful resource limits are being elevated, which ought to assist individuals hoard extra gems when the change to how they’re saved goes dwell in a couple of months. Within the meantime, I’ll simply hold tossing them into my stash.
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