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Players of Diablo 4 have voiced frustration over recent changes to Nightmare Dungeons (NMDs), feeling that their role has diminished as developers shift focus to The Pit for endgame activities.
Initially, Nightmare Dungeons served as a critical part of the game’s endgame experience, presenting players with tougher challenges that offered opportunities for better loot, Glyph leveling, and experience points.
The 2.0 update introduced in Season 6 made significant alterations, designating The Pit as the primary venue for Glyph leveling, while Nightmare Dungeons were relegated to lesser roles focused on farming materials like Obducite.
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Anticipating the launch of Season 7, players have increasingly shared their discontent with the reduced significance of NMDs, leading many to resent their current status within the game.
A Call for the Return of Old Nightmare Dungeons
A player in the Diablo 4 subreddit reignited discussions about the fate of NMDs by expressing their strong disapproval of the changes. They emphasized their dissatisfaction with Blizzard’s shift towards emphasizing The Pit, especially given its time-based constraints that favor quicker character builds.
The player expressed a longing for the more deliberate pace of NMDs, stating, “everything now is about The Pit and I think that sucks because I like the pace of NMDs way more…”
Responses in the thread indicated that, at present, NMDs mainly serve the singular purpose of collecting Obducite for gear improvements.
Community members echoed the sentiment of the original commenter, suggesting that these dungeons are in need of revitalization. One user proposed, “What if Nightmare Dungeons actually felt like a high-stakes, never-ending challenge instead of just another short grind for crumbs?”
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Another participant suggested a potential merger of NMDs and The Pit, envisioning a dungeon that includes waves of demon packs culminating in a formidable boss battle.
Conversely, some players favor the current structure offered by The Pit, contending that NMDs should primarily function as a resource for obtaining loot and materials.
While Blizzard has already revamped the loot system and is evaluating enhancements to battle passes, there remains hope that Nightmare Dungeons could be rejuvenated in future updates. However, hints from upcoming Season 8 info imply that substantial changes may not be realized in the near term.
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