Devolution of the Buff UI in Diablo 4 – WoWHead

Over the last year, Diablo 4 has evolved into a game with many different statuses that affect the player character. The addition of new Unique item effects, new boss encounters, and other gameplay mechanics provide a plethora of buffs and debuffs with the goal of enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

Diablo 4’s Buff User Interface, however, has hardly evolved – in fact, it feels like it has gone back in both time and development of modern-day user interface architecture.

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