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Diablo 4's 'Gauntlet' Mode Marred by Exploits, Community Calls for Fixes

Players exploit new leaderboard mode, undermining competitive integrity as Blizzard promises action.

  • Blizzard recently introduced a new 'Gauntlet' leaderboard mode in Diablo 4, which has been exploited by players using overworld buffs and a bug allowing pre-start dungeon entry.
  • The exploits have caused frustration among the player community, with calls for Blizzard to address the issue to maintain competitive integrity.
  • Despite the exploits, some top-ranked players, like sorcerer player Mekuna, have achieved high scores without using the cheats.
  • Blizzard has acknowledged one of the bugs on Reddit, stating that players exploiting it will not appear on the leaderboards.
  • The Gauntlet mode is in its early stages, with Blizzard expected to patch these exploits to ensure a fair competitive environment.
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