Summary
Blizzard Entertainment has released patch 2.1.2 forDiablo 4’s second February 2025 update, which is now live for players to stress test and marvel over the various bug fixes to the base game and theVessel of Hatredexpansion.Diablo 4’s previous update was released on February 7, and it was a substantially smaller patch fixing an issue where colors could appear overly saturated on HDR displays and implementing various stability improvements.
The online-only action RPG dungeon crawler was released in 2023 and serves as the fourth main installment in theDiabloseries. Players are tasked with navigating the world of Sanctuary where cultists have summoned the daughter of Mephisto, Lilith, and Wanderers can tailor their experience by choosing six different classes: Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Rogue, Sorcerer, or Spiritborn. The game received generally positive reviews andDiablo 4’s 2024 expansion,Vessel of Hatred, is considered a top-ranking experience withinthe bestDiablogames list.
Blizzard previously released theDiablo 4update 2.1.2 patch notesa few days earlier, and the team noted that players’ feedback would be monitored during its release, and the patch notes would be updated with any further fixes. A newer update deployed a fix to the Season of Witchcraft gameplay, thwarting an issue where Twilight Warding caused players to deal damage to themselves. Additionally, it was noted this power would be re-enabled once the update went live.
Diablo 4’s February 2.1.2 Update Is Now Live
The patch was well received by theDiablocommunity, with most keen to jump back into Season of Witchcraft, but a few players noted the Ring of Mendeln was still not fixed. Season 7 was released back in January andDiablo 4’s Season of Witchcraft checked a major feature off Wanderers’ wish lists. While investigating the mystery surrounding who stole the Heads from the Tree of Whispers, players can also harness the new Eldritch, Psyche, and Growth & Decay powers in season 7, hunt the Headrotten demon, and indulge fresh Whispers with the Tree offering an Ancestral Collection.
DespiteVessel of Hatred’s successful release,Diablo 4fans were given some bad news recentlywhen Blizzard confirmed the game’s second expansion wouldn’t be launching until 2026. The developer was on track to honor the plan to release content annually, but the team noted they were focusing on quality over rushed content, despite players’ disappointment over not receiving any new content in 2025. The decision does have its positive points, however, as it solidifies Blizzard’s commitment to avoid releasing half-baked products.
