Diablo 4 leaks have started in record time
Be wary, as the internet is dark and full of spoilers. That's often been the case in the previous weeks, though this time it relates to Diablo 4 leaks.
As if magically summoned by reports that a Diablo 4 alpha playtest is running for family and friends of Blizzard, various images and titbits of information are making their way online.
We'll discuss some of them in this article, so you might want to skip to the end if you want to go into the game without knowing anything. That aside, take this as a general public service announcement that spoilers are out there, so keep your head on a swivel.
Still here? Grand. Stay awhile and listen. We've seen various leaks pop up on Diablo's subreddit, though they've typically been taken down (opens in new tab) reasonably swiftly. However, images are still circulating on multiple forums and other websites (opens in new tab). Most of them feature snaps of the character creator, revealing tattoos and the like. We've also seen chatter (opens in new tab) about Diablo 4 having restricted trade and smart loot – for example, you can reportedly trade lower-tier items in a limited capacity. However, unique and more valuable loot like legendary is a no-go.
The flurry of leaks has prompted the moderators of Diablo's subreddit to tackle the topic with an individual post (opens in new tab). In short, game-specific features in betas are subject to change, so keep that in mind. Also, players won't be punished for posting leaks on the subreddit, though they might be banned on Battle.net.
"What Blizzard chooses to do to individuals who leak pre-release information is entirely outside of our jurisdiction of power (which is solely r/Diablo) and may include actions taken against your battle.net
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