Over the past weekend, Blizzard Entertainment's games, including Diablo IV and Overwatch 2, were targeted by DDoS attacks, causing numerous issues for players. Many were unable to log into their games, while others experienced high latency and connectivity problems. The attacks occurred during a heatwave, forcing many gamers to seek alternative forms of entertainment. Fortunately, Blizzard has announced that the DDoS attacks have ended, and everything should be functioning normally.
Diablo IV's subreddit first reported server issues on Saturday night, with Blizzard's customer service confirming the attacks on Sunday. The attacks seemed to cease and resume throughout the day, with Blizzard announcing their end, only to report another wave shortly after. The reasons behind the attacks remain unknown, but Blizzard has experienced DDoS strikes before, with Overwatch 2 suffering from three attacks within a week last year.
Blizzard stated on Twitter, "The DDoS attacks that we were monitoring have ended." However, for those still experiencing connectivity issues, the publisher has provided a troubleshooting page to assist in resolving the problem. The attacks led to the accidental permanent deaths of high-level Hardcore characters in Diablo IV, making the mode risky for the time being.
With the DDoS attacks now over, players can return to enjoying Blizzard's games without the fear of latency and disconnection issues. It remains unclear why Blizzard was targeted this time, but the impact on gamers' experiences over the weekend was undeniable. Fortunately, the company has provided resources for those still experiencing issues and will likely continue to monitor the situation to ensure a smooth gaming experience for all.
In the meantime, while waiting for a more stable Diablo IV experience, players can explore other games, such as those featuring horse-related adventures, available at a similar price point to Diablo's horse armor microtransactions.