Diablo Immortal Faces Regional Access Changes and Player Reactions
The popular and controversial action RPG Diablo Immortal has released its first major update, which imposes new regional restrictions that block Russian and Belarusian players from logging in with their Battle.net accounts. Previously, players could enter their Battle.net username and password directly in the game, but that method no longer works for those two regions.
The update particularly affects PC players who had Russian accounts. While users on iOS and Android, as well as PC players from other regions, are not affected, those with existing Russian accounts report login failures after installing the patch. Community discussions in video comments confirm recurring access issues, and some players note that using a paid VPN does not always restore connectivity. Reports vary: some users say access works from Belarus, others say it remains blocked.
In contrast, players who hold accounts registered in different regions can still access Diablo Immortal through a VPN to authorize their login, though this workaround is not officially supported and may carry risks or service restrictions.
Despite the ongoing bugs and aggressive monetization, the game maintains a strong player base. Many fans criticize microtransactions for their perceived influence on gameplay, arguing that optional purchases create disparities in progression and competitiveness. Yet the game reportedly generated significant revenue in its early weeks, underscoring the model’s ability to attract a large audience despite controversy.
Source attribution: VG Times