Patch 2.5 gives players a new way to grind to level 99, no Baal runs required.

It’s a change the developers didn’t introduce lightly.

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Terror Zones provide a new, less monotonous way for players to grind their way to level 99.

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They’re called Terror Zones.

Every hour, one of the game’s locations will become Terrorized.

Hitting level 99 quite literally requires hundreds of hours and thousands of these “Baal runs.”

When looking at what to do next with Diablo II: Resurrected, Blizzard wanted to provide an alternative.

“The path to 99 is definitely a really big challenge,” Gallerani said.

“It’s kind of a badge of honor that people get.

It’s a fine line.”

Bukowski echoed that sentiment.

It was this whole meta."

Sundered Charms are a calculated approach.

As for what’s next?

Bukowski did, however, point towards frequently requested quality-of-life changes as being a prime target.

Diablo II: Resurrected patch 2.5 goes live today, with Ladder Season 2 starting October 6.

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