Diablo 4 Infernal Hordes Controversy Explained

Diablo 4 has seen one of the biggest updates since its launch in 2023 with the release A vessel of hatred DLC and Season 6 content. From a new class known as Spiritborn to an enemy called Realmwalkers, the new content in Diablo 4 bringing more action to the fore. However, when it came to Infernal Hordes mode, players trying to enjoy co-op coups ran into a big bug that prevented them from completing the race.

Despite the influx of new content Season 6 and A vessel of hatred bring, co-op coup in Diablo 4 faced with an unlucky string. Another issue surfaced last month when players learned that the Dark Citadel raid-like DLC did not support co-op coup. Now, players who attempt to defeat the Infernal Hordes through this method are stuck in the middle with no way out.

Diablo 4's Infernal Hordes battle left co-op players unable to finish a game

Annoying bugs make Infernal Hordes a real pain

Right now, it seems like the problem with Infernal Hordes is the main problem with co-op. The wave-based mode can be a fun way to fight off enemy attacks, but unfortunately for co-op coups, players seem to be blocked from completing the trial. A Reddit user known as MaidenlessRube expressed their frustration about the Diablo 4 subreddit, stating that this issue occurs regularly when testing the local co-op mode. New waves will stop delivering, leaving players stuck in the mode with no way forward. This isn't the first problem the Infernal Hordes have had either.

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The DLC takes place in the new forest area of ​​Nahantu.

An ongoing bug that prevents players from completing objectives

A similar bug that previously affected players in Infernal Hordes is with the final objective of the mode. Once the wave of enemies reaches the final stage, the player will be tasked with taking down the Council of Fell. However, according to comments posted on the official Blizzard forum found on the company's website, some players defeated the Council of Fell, but nothing happened, so they could not continue. .

While the co-op coup bug isn't the only one plaguing players, it's still a similar problem, which may prevent some from playing Infernal Hordes altogether. Player Allisonk98 said on Reddit that the softlock “happens so much I barely play anymore.” Diablo 4 It got a new update recently, but it didn't change anything about the Infernal Hordes problem.

There's no end in sight for Diablo 4's Infernal Hordes Bug

Blizzard has to fix the problem

At the time of writing, there are currently no known plans from Blizzard to address the Infernal Hordes local co-op issue. While the developers have responded to Spiritborn's aggressive gameplay, players who want to experience Infernal Hordes with their fellow players may have to wait a little longer for the issue to be resolved. What's really frustrating for players is how long this issue has been out there. According to MaidenlessRube, “this has been happening since the beginning of season 5.”

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A recent hotfix fixed Obducite game issues and improved server and stability.

It is unclear how long this issue will continue for co-op players. Unfortunately, because it was recently revealed that the majority Diablo 4 players alone, may not be a priority for Blizzard right now. Only time will tell if this bug will be fixed soon, but for those looking to try out Infernal Hordes in local co-op, it might be best to proceed with caution.