Diablo 4 Faces Trading Shutdown Over Exploits: Blizzard's Warning
Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti
Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI) has temporarily suspended trading in Diablo 4 due to a new item duplication exploit. This is not the first time such measures have been taken, with a similar exploit leading to a trading suspension in August. Blizzard, now under Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ:MSFT) ownership, has warned players against gold and item duplication exploits. Activision Blizzard games won't be available on Game Pass until 2024.

October 23, 2023 | 5:20 pm
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Activision Blizzard has suspended trading in Diablo 4 due to an item duplication exploit. This could potentially impact the company's reputation and player trust.
The suspension of trading in Diablo 4 due to an exploit could negatively impact Activision Blizzard's reputation and player trust, potentially leading to a decrease in player engagement and revenues.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100
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Microsoft, the new owner of Blizzard, could potentially be impacted by the trading suspension in Diablo 4. However, Activision Blizzard games won't be available on Game Pass until 2024.
As the new owner of Blizzard, Microsoft could potentially be impacted by the trading suspension in Diablo 4. However, the impact may be mitigated as Activision Blizzard games won't be available on Game Pass until 2024.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 75