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.