Diablo 2 modders released some interesting cool mods for the alpha build of Diablo 2 Resurrected. Two of the most interesting, and controversial ones, were D2ROffline and D2RModding. And, from the looks of it, Blizzard has shut both of them down.
D2ROffline allowed players to play the alpha build in offline mode. On the other hand, D2RModding went one step further and allowed gamers to play with characters that were not even available to the alpha build.
Now as you may have guessed, these two mods violated Blizzard’s modding guideline. Thus, the company sent a C&D letter to the creators of these mods.
Do note that this does not mean that the final version will not support mods. Blizzard claims that Diablo 2 Resurrected will support mods. However, it will not tolerate mods that can pose security threats to it.
As Blizzard told Kotaku:
“We acknowledge that a big part of Diablo II’s longevity is the modding community and we appreciate their enthusiasm for the game. Classic Diablo II and its mods will continue to exist and we’re going to do our best to continue to support the mods for Diablo II: Resurrected as well. That said, some mods are atypical and pose security threats to our games. Security has always been a top priority for us and programs that could pose major security issues will not be tolerated.”
Diablo 2 Resurrected will be running under Blizzard’s new 3D graphics engine. Additionally, its gameplay will be identical to the original version. Furthermore, Diablo 2 Resurrected will allow players to switch between the new and the classic graphics.
There is currently no ETA on when Diablo 2 Resurrected will release!
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Bet the console and Chinese versions will support offline play
Yeah, the best version of Diablo 3 was PS3 or Switch version, the BS they said years ago that said it cannot be offline game in PC is just that, a BS
Yeah I think I’m done supporting Blizzard.
You’re done supporting Blizzard because they stopped a Technical MP Alpha from being playable without connecting to their servers? So much more to actually not support then over, but that completely fair move by them is what did it in?
By all means, don’t support them. We don’t want retards playing on the D2R Ladder Reset anyways.
So which one is it with you? Autism? Down Syndrome? Traumatic Brain Injury?
Welp, that’s it for any interest on this remake for me. But after what they did with Diablo 3, it was expected.
fluck blizzard
Offline mode? How dare anyone try to rip away draconian control from Activision.
How. Dare. You.
Me and Johnny will pirate it anyway. Fxck those losers at Activision.
don’t forget me daddy.
This will never stop being funny lmao.
I’d rather play the original
You obviously never played this remaster.
I don’t need to considering how bad Blizzard is and how badly they f*ked the character models and lighting.
Like we’re supposed to be upset lol, with games like Grim Dawn and Path of Exile i don’t even know why the fans of the genre are so upset for the behavior of such a c*ntish dev, just ignore them and let them sink like the turd they are
Makes no sense to say the offline mod poses a security risk…it’s offline ya dummies!! If anything it’s more secure then having to be connected to battleshite all the damn time. Activision sucks.
More like it poses a financial risk to them.
Yup they never forget to remind you that its all about the money with them
Of course Blizztard and their Tensh*t masters don’t want people to have control over their own game…or privacy.
More like they don’t want piracy.
This is something that I don’t remember seeing often in the late 90s/early 2000s…
In my memories, modding was even encouraged back then…
It was much more free, there were way less regulations.
Now, it’s all about controlling the user’s experience and limiting possibilities.
How the hell could anybody seriously consider this is an improvement and something that gamers actually desire ?
What a retarded period we live in…
Also, screw ANY game which forces gamers to be online all the time.
“How the hell could anybody seriously consider this is an improvement and something that gamers actually desire ?”
Do you actually think they do this because of concern over the gamers? lmao.
Lol “security threats”, just say you don’t want people pirating your game b!tches.
Online only single player games is super stupid…
if this source is true that diablo 2 Resurrected will be devoid of offline single player mode, I will demand a refund from the blizzard.
if it is true that diablo 2 Resolution will be devoid of single player, I will demand a refund from blizz.