In an unexpected turn of events, the major bug has yet again invaded the newest season of Diablo 4, which allows players to jump from level 29 to 100 in just seconds. An unexpected glitch came with the new weapon called Umbracrux, initially causing extreme spikes in experience points after players used it to defeat bosses.
Blizzard has acknowledged the problem and temporarily disabled the weapon's special power as they work on a more permanent fix.
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Diablo 4 Bug Triggers Unplanned Level Jumps
Blizzard's latest season of Diablo 4 came with more surprises than expected, as a new weapon introduced in the game caused a massive leveling glitch. This weapon, known as Umbracrux, unintentionally allowed players to skyrocket to level 100, bypassing dozens of levels in mere seconds.
The rapid leveling was first noticed when a video on Reddit went viral, showing a player escalating from level 29 to 63 by defeating a stronghold boss using the Umbracrux. The issue quickly caught Blizzard's attention, which led to an investigation and a temporary fix to prevent further exploits.
Further discussions on gaming forums revealed that another player experienced an unexpected leap from level 80 to 100 after completing a series of game tasks, including upgrading a compass and battling through several waves of enemies.
As Dexerto reported, this incident left the community both amused and confused, sparking debates and theories about potential bugs in the game's new features.
Quick Fix for Game Glitch
Blizzard, understanding the impact of the bug, responded swiftly by disabling the unique power of the Umbracrux. Adam Fletcher, Diablo's global community development director, indirectly communicated through the official forums that the unique ability to spawn shade totems was the culprit behind the rapid experience gains.
Fletcher assured players that while the weapon's special function was suspended, they could still find and equip the Umbracrux through regular loot drops.
The glitch provided unexpected entertainment and highlighted ongoing challenges in balancing new content in expansive role-playing games like Diablo 4.
Despite the bug, the new season also brought much-awaited content, including the Infernal Hordes mode and various gameplay enhancements, promising a richer experience once the initial hurdles are overcome.
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