Rumor: Diablo II Patch 1.13 Release - Just around the Corner

The Diablo 2 Patch 1.13 is just around the corner - reason why Blizzard reset ladder now.

According to internal sources the Diablo 2 patch should be available for download before end of April. After release of the patch it should be immediately available for download.

The huge Diablo 2 content patch (1.13) will likely be the last big patch for Diablo 2 before the release of its sequel Diablo 3.

Bashiok wrote following confirmation:

We’re preparing for a Diablo II ladder reset to coincide with the release of the 1.13 patch that’s currently in development. We don’t have a final release date for the patch yet, but we’re providing early warning as a reset could occur as early as the end of April. We’ll be providing updates with more certain dates once the patch is closer to release.

 Please be aware that with a ladder reset all ladder characters are moved to non-ladder. This means that your characters will still be accessible but will no longer have access to ladder-only features and games. In order to play in the new ladder season after the reset you will need to make new ladder characters.