Diablo 4 fans were left disappointed when the much-anticipated March of the Goblins update hit a snag for Xbox players on March 4. Players eagerly awaited the new content, but no update prompted their consoles. Naturally, social media buzzed with Xbox users trying to find out if others shared their problem. Meanwhile, gamers on different platforms were already diving into the world of Diablo 4’s latest adventures, leaving Xbox users feeling like they were missing out on the fun.
This isn’t the first time the Diablo community has faced unexpected setbacks. They’ve seen delays before, such as with the postponed Season 8 update, but those delays affected everyone equally. This time, though, only Xbox players were hit, sparking a wave of frustration. A few even took issue with Blizzard for releasing the update elsewhere first, feeling it short-changed their platform’s experience.
As the March of the Goblins event went live, Xbox players reported spotting the Goblin Statue in Kyovashad’s central hub. However, there was no event active on their server. Not long after, Rich Bantegui, Diablo’s senior community manager, took to the forums with a brief update. He pointed out that “Patch 2.1.3 & March of the Goblins is currently delayed [on Xbox],” but reassured players that it would roll out later that day. True to his word, within three hours, Xbox users were finally able to access the update, joining their fellow players in the hunt.
The exact reason for the delay remains a mystery. Some players speculate that Xbox’s notoriously cautious patch review process might be at fault. Xbox is known for its thorough vetting, which can slow down the release of new game builds. This isn’t the first time gamers have pointed fingers at Xbox for such delays, with Stardew Valley’s 1.6 update on Game Pass experiencing a similar fate.
Despite the hiccup, Blizzard’s prompt action helped calm any brewing discontent among Xbox fans. If the delay had dragged on, players might have lost out on snagging some of the event’s lucrative loot. The March of the Goblins event ramps up the chance to encounter those sought-after Goblins, enhancing gamers’ progression with valuable assets. An extended delay might have resulted in fewer encounters, potentially prompting developers to extend the event exclusively for Xbox players. Thankfully, none of those concerns materialize. Now, everyone can dive back into Diablo 4’s world, reveling in the challenge of tracking down the elusive Treasure Goblins.
