Diablo 4’s March of the Goblins event was eagerly anticipated by fans across all platforms. However, when the event launched on March 4, Xbox players were left out of the action. The delay came as a shock, as players expected to dive into the event like their PlayStation and PC counterparts. When no update prompt appeared for Xbox, many players turned to social media to see if others were facing the same problem, only to discover that others were already participating in the event.

Delays in Diablo 4 are not a new occurrence. For instance, the delay of Season 8 earlier had been a source of frustration, but the issue had affected all players equally. This time, however, the delay was specific to Xbox, which understandably frustrated many players. Xbox users felt left behind as others had the chance to enjoy the event, leading to criticisms that Blizzard had mishandled the launch.

Blizzard, however, responded quickly. Senior community manager Rich Bantegui posted an official note on the Diablo forums explaining the situation and assured players that the update would be available shortly. Within hours, the issue was resolved, and Xbox players were able to join the event and hunt down the Goblins alongside players on other platforms.

While the delay was frustrating, the prompt response from Blizzard helped to mitigate the impact. Players who were worried they might miss out on rare loot were able to continue their adventure, and many believed that Blizzard would likely extend the event to make up for the lost time. Despite the initial setback, the situation was resolved without too much hassle.