For the most part, the launch ofDiablo 4hasset a new standard for Blizzard releases, but a lot of the server-side issues were anticipated and dealt with long ago thanks to pre-release public testing. One glitch that has been literally halting some players' exploration ofDiablo 4in its footsteps, and doesn’t appear to be directly related to the servers.
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The invisible wall glitch inDiablo 4is an uncommon one, but one that was also present in the beta and Server Slam versions of the game. Blizzard is reportedly aware of the glitch and working on a solution, but in the meantime, there is one possible solution that players have found. However, if issues persist after trying this, it may be because of some different problems.
How To Fix Diablo 4’s Invisible Wall Glitch
According to theofficial support site, Blizzard is aware of the invisible wallsDiablo 4players have been running into. Though the company is “currently investigating it”, it has not yet released a patch to deal with the glitch. However, the support page for this glitch does give one workaround for players experiencing invisible walls specifically atthe border ofDiablo 4’s major zones.
Apparently, the invisible wall glitch can happen if the game doesn’t recognize a character as having transitioned to a new zone.Blizzard Support’s recommendation is to try to enter another area, then return and attempt to get through the zone border once again. If the glitch persists, the only other action players can take is to contact support and submit a bug report.
Other Explanations For Invisible Wall Glitch
Though the invisible wall glitch is very real, and has been affecting a number of players since well beforeDiablo 4launched, there are alternative reasons why a player might be having trouble getting past a certain point.
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The most common reason for this is rubberbanding. As theDiablo 4servers become inundated, players may experience a glitch where their character freezes for a moment then returns to a position from a few seconds before as it tries to calculate their location – like a rubber band snapping back into place. But in times of particularly heavy stress, or low-quality internet connection, this can prevent players from progressing through areas as the server struggles to update their location.
It may sound stupid, but Invisible Walls could also simply be a small obstacle in the players' way that can be maneuvered around.The mount inDiablo 4is particularly infamous for running into the smallest of objects and instantly coming to a stop.
Before submitting a bug report or contacting support, be sure to explore all possible options, and try alternative methods to get into areas blocked off. Hopefully, Blizzard will soon release an update to remove these glitched walls fromDiablo 4and improve the game’s ability to recognize players' locations.
Diablo 4is available for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X|S
