Those planning to spend their weekend immersed in the world of Diablo IV are in for disappointment due to a malevolent cyber attack. From the wee hours of Sunday, Blizzard’s Battle.net online platform has fallen prey to a suspected DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack, thus creating hurdles for gaming enthusiasts to enjoy Diablo IV, World of Warcraft, and other Blizzard games. At 10:24 AM, Blizzard’s customer support account reported the ongoing issue via a tweet after it initially claimed to be scrutinizing an authentication problem, “We remain vigilant about an ongoing DDoS attack, which is impacting the latency/connection to our games.”
As of 12:30 PM ET, the problem persists. “Currently, we’re under a DDoS attack, leading to high latency and disconnections for some users,” declares a warning message visible when you open Battle.net on PC, “We are making concerted efforts to address this issue.” My attempt to access Diablo IV was fleeting, as I was quickly disconnected. Reddit is abuzz with gamers expressing their frustration as some claim to have been unable to access Blizzard’s latest games for a period ranging from 10 to 12 hours. This setback will likely reignite demands for Blizzard to incorporate an offline mode in Diablo IV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about DDoS attack on Blizzard
What is the issue affecting Diablo IV and other Blizzard games?
Blizzard’s online service, Battle.net, is experiencing disruptions due to a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack. This has made it challenging to play games such as Diablo IV and World of Warcraft.
When did the DDoS attack on Blizzard begin?
The DDoS attack began in the early hours of a Sunday. As of 12:30 PM ET that same day, the issue was still unresolved.
How is Blizzard responding to the DDoS attack?
Blizzard is actively monitoring and working to mitigate the ongoing DDoS attack that is affecting connections and causing high latency for its games. The company has acknowledged the issue publicly via a tweet from their customer support account.
How are players affected by the DDoS attack on Blizzard?
Players are experiencing high latency and disconnections when trying to play Blizzard’s games due to the DDoS attack. Some players reported on Reddit that they have been unable to play Blizzard’s latest games for a period ranging from 10 to 12 hours.
What potential changes might occur due to this DDoS attack on Blizzard?
This incident may likely spur demands for Blizzard to add an offline mode to Diablo IV and potentially other games, as a means of providing uninterrupted gameplay during such cyber attacks.
More about DDoS attack on Blizzard
- Blizzard’s Customer Support Tweet
- Discussion on Reddit
- Information on DDoS Attacks
- Blizzard’s Battle.net Platform
- News on Diablo IV
5 comments
I was so psyched to play Diablo this weekend, man! Can’t believe they got hit with a DDoS attack. C’mon Blizzard, get it sorted!
Unbelievable, one would think Blizzard, a massive company would have better protection against this.
This is nuts! Been trying to get into WoW for hours. Someone seriously needs to invent a way to stop these stupid DDoS attacks.
whats the point of having all these great games if you can’t play em. Sort it out blizzard…
Guys, we’ve been asking for an offline mode in Diablo IV for ages! Maybe now they’ll actually listen?