Diablo 4 Devs Have Great Ideas – So Where Are the Events?

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During Diablo 4‘s recent Sanctuary Sitdown interview with Rhykker, Lead Encounter Designer Owen Leach casually dropped what might be one of the best ideas Blizzard has ever had, and then immediately crushed everyone’s hopes because it is not happening.

He mentioned a Halloween event featuring a Headless Horseman that would go around the world. He would be some sort of high-difficulty boss who could appear anywhere. Basically a spooky version of the Butcher, but more scary and more dangerous.

The concept instantly hyped players up on Reddit, where they all agreed that this is exactly the kind of event Diablo 4 needs right now.

Why Is This Not Real?

The Reddit post quickly filled with a ton of suggestions and jokes. Players proposed potential rewards like a flaming Jack-o’-Lantern helm, a spectral horse mount, or even a headless cosmetic that hides your character’s head when you are on the horse.

Others of course mentioned that if it would happen, all the cosmetics would probably cost over 2800 Platinum, mocking Blizzard’s tendency to lock cosmetics behind paid bundles.

Despite the jokes, the thread’s tone was overwhelmingly positive. Players genuinely loved the idea, and they want to see more events like this for each season! Christmas, Halloween, Easter even with scary massive bunny-demons, or Valentine’s Day with a demonic version of Cupid… The possibilities are endless, but for some reason, Blizzard is not using them!

Where Are the Events?

That excitement also highlights a long-standing frustration in the community. Players have been asking for meaningful limited-time events with unique activities and free rewards, not just store cosmetics and reused content.

There was a fun Christmas event during the game’s first years, but it has since been recycled with little change. Meanwhile, recent collaborations have only brought more premium bundles, not in-game activities.

Blizzard Has the Ideas & Players Just Want Them to Happen

The community consensus is simple! Blizzard’s developers clearly have great creative ideas, even the kind that instantly gets everyone excited. But those ideas rarely make it into the live game.

As one fan put it, “It’s like Blizzard knows exactly what we want… and then doesn’t do it.”

Maybe the Headless Horseman should start haunting Blizzard HQ next! Now the only hope is that we get this really cool event next year for Halloween, at least!