Diablo 4’s latest season has brought some exciting updates, but not every change has been well received. The Soulspires mechanic in Infernal Hordes was changed, and it was not for the better. It has quickly become one of the most hated features of the season.
Players across forums and Reddit are voicing their frustrations, and now even a Blizzard developer has stepped in to comment.
Why Soulspires Are So Frustrating
Infernal Hordes were meant to be the highlight of Diablo 4’s new season, but Soulspires quickly turned into a pain point. Unlike before, only monsters killed inside the spire’s radius now count toward progression. That means:
- Waves often drag on with not enough spawns inside the circle.
- Enemies chase after party members, leaving the spire empty.
- Ranged classes in particular struggle, since kills outside the radius do not progress the event.
Instead of adding variety, many feel Soulspires just slow everything down. It makes a fun activity, much more frustrating, especially when you end up with 4 Spires locking your entire run. Many players end up not even being able to fight Bartuc, because Spires keep them from gathering enough Aether.
Players Push Back Hard
Reddit and the official forums are overflowing with posts demanding changes. Some want Soulspires reworked, and others are asking Blizzard to remove them from this season altogether.
The frustration mainly comes from how they turn the newly improved Infernal Hordes to hell. What was meant to be a fun grind ends up being tedious and unrewarding if Soulspires spawn too often.
Blizzard Finally Acknowledges the Issue
It looks like Blizzard is aware of the complaints. During a Twitch chat, Diablo 4 developer Aislyn Hall reacted to Soulspire discussions, saying:
“That is special, we’re thinking about how to improve Soulspires.“
It is not a full announcement, but it is the first time a dev has publicly hinted that changes could be on the way.
For now, nothing is confirmed, but the acknowledgement has given players hope that adjustments may come in a future patch. Players hope that means better spawn rates, looser rules, or a complete rework, but it remains to be seen.
One thing is clear, Blizzard knows Soulspires have not landed as intended, and it is nice to see that they are listening, and taking action immediately now.
