However, some players skeptically bring up an unfortunate reality in regards to implementing leaderboards in Diablo 4 – the current state of class balance within the game. In Diablo 3, player skill was measured through Greater Rifts, so it can be assumed that leaderboards in Diablo 4 will focus on Nightmare Dungeons instead. This news, shared on the Diablo 4 subreddit by 2finesse, received a mixed response from players who expressed their dissatisfaction with having to wait two full seasons without leaderboards. Players have been consistently requesting leaderboards since the launch of Diablo 4, and Community Lead Adam Fletcher reveals that Season 3 is the anticipated release window for this feature.

Certain features that were expected for a Diablo game are suspiciously absent, causing the community to feel that Diablo 4 was released prematurely, months before it was truly ready. The intense combat experience in Diablo 4 is often marred by gameplay systems that seem to work against the player, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Lately, players have expressed frustration about the scarcity of Uber Uniques in Diablo 4, particularly after an incident involving Helltides that allowed Barbarian and Sorcerer characters to acquire these powerful items at a high rate. Requests for features like gem bags or itemization fixes will only be available in Season 2, which is approximately five-to-six months away from the game's launch. The developers have shown a willingness to listen to the community's demands, but the implementation process has been slow.

Despite being an enjoyable hack-and-slash game with an exciting campaign, many fans believe that Diablo 4 lacks certain quality-of-life features that hinder its full potential. Leaderboards are still absent in Diablo 4, a feature that was present in previous titles, but developers have now provided a release window for when players can expect to see them.

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