Diablo IV Devs have no Plan to Disable PvP for the Dedicated Zones

Diablo 4 is an entirely online game, requiring players to maintain a constant connection to the game’s online services and regional servers. This requirement persists regardless of whether players are engaged in the game’s campaign, dungeons, world events, or other activities. The game’s live connection allows players to interact with others on the server, join parties for collaborative activities, or even complete the campaign together. Additionally, the game offers player-versus-player (PvP) battles, but these are restricted to specific zones.

The world map of Diablo 4 features various regions that players will explore as they progress through the main campaign’s acts. PvP-specific zones, denoted by a red hue on the mini-map and known as Fields of Hatred, are scattered across the World of Sanctuary. Currently, two such zones exist, one in the Kehjistan region and the other in the Dry Steppes region.

Fields of Hatred are designed exclusively for PvP battles. Players passing through these areas, even without the intention of engaging in combat, can be targeted by others, potentially causing difficulties. Some players have suggested the introduction of a PvP disable option to allow uninterrupted exploration of these areas. However, the game developers have different plans. Adam Fletcher, in response to this suggestion, tweeted, “There are no plans to disable PvP. Again, I recommend just not walking into areas that are marked as Fields of Hatred.”

Players can activate PvP by entering the Fields of Hatred zones, but they cannot deactivate it. This lack of control is a concern for a subset of players, often referred to as “Casual Players.” Unfortunately, there is currently no way to disable PvP in Diablo 4, which may disappoint these players. They will need to explore the game world while avoiding these potentially dangerous zones populated by other players.”