Diablo 4 beta 'loot & dialogue font' met with backlash, players want it changed for final release

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Being the fourth main installment in the Diablo series, Diablo 4 is an action role-playing game that is being developed by Blizzard Entertainment.

Diablo 4 beta has received mixed reviews, but one aspect that has drawn consistent criticism is the font used for loot drops and dialogue in the game.

Diablo 4 beta UI font called for change by some

Some have taken to social media platforms like Reddit to report (1,2,3,4,5) their disappointment with the font.

The Item (and other) Used Font Looks Placeholder As Hell
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My biggest problem is the font
How TF do you go from gothic/medieval Exocet to cold/bleak/boring/office Arial?
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Players say it’s too similar to Arial and does not fit the gothic and medieval aesthetic of the Diablo universe.

They have called for a return to the unique font style used in previous Diablo games, which featured cruxed letters like the ‘O’ and sharp edges.

Some players have even created side-by-side comparisons of the Diablo 4 font and the font used in previous Diablo games to illustrate the differences and emphasize their point.

They also argue that this font style is a key part of the Diablo experience, and without it, the game feels less immersive.

The backlash against the font has been growing since the beta was released, with many players expressing their frustration.

Why does the font suck so bad, with no options to change it?
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Besides the UI font, there are other factors that are becoming a source of stress for Diablo enthusiasts.

The scale slider, the edit mode, weirdly styled icons, inability to unbind emotes and more concerns are getting called out and waiting to be addressed.

Despite the criticism, the art, atmosphere, sound, animation, story, and combat smoothness like features are liked and appreciated by some users.

It remains to be seen whether the developers will change the font before the final release of the game.

While some players have called for a complete overhaul of the font, others have suggested that the developers could simply make some minor tweaks to improve it.

Ultimately, the decision on whether to change the font will likely come down to a balance between player feedback and the developers’ artistic vision.

While it’s important to listen to player feedback and address valid concerns, the developers will also want to ensure that the game is consistent with their creative vision and meets their standards for quality.

As the June release date for Diablo 4 approaches, players are eagerly watching for any updates on the font and other changes that may be made to the game.

In the meantime, we hope that the feedback and criticism from players will continue to shape the direction of the game and influence the decisions made by Blizzard Entertainment.

Stick around until then so that we can keep you posted about any recent developments that we will come across, like always.

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