Diablo 4’s Next Major Update: The Secret Cow Level May Finally Emerge

Diablo fans, prepare for a possible moo-mentous event! Long-expected Diablo 4 update 2.0 may well hide in its belly the keys to unlocking the fabled secret cow level. Now, let’s dive deep into this udder excitement!

Datamined Discoveries: The Clues Behind the Cows

Recent datamining has uncovered a few interesting items in Diablo 4’s current test build for the upcoming 2.0 update. The discovery has sent shockwaves through the community as speculations pour forth regarding one of the more popular secrets in the franchise.

The Rusted Bardiche: A Familiar Weapon

Among those found, one that could be a game-changer is the Rusted Bardiche. Experienced Diablo players will know this as the signature weapon of the bipedal bovine enemies that populated Diablo 2’s secret cow level. In Diablo 3, a similar item by the name Bovine Bardiche granted access to “Not the Cow Level.” History repeating itself in Diablo 4?

Additional Mysterious Items

Yet that is just the tip of it all! Dataminers have also come across several other interesting things to date, which include:

• Unusual Key
• Rusted Old Bell
• Jabbering Gemstone
• Crooked Staff

All of these items bear an uncanny resemblance to the items needed to enter Whimsyshire, Diablo 3’s “pony level”. Things are about to get really interesting!

The Hunt Goes On: From Datamining to Discovery

Although some of these things have been found within the game’s files, how they are precisely situated and utilized within Diablo 4 remains anyone’s guess. The community is preparing for some serious detective work to find out what these new additions are all about.

Previous Cow-Related Discoveries

This is not the first time that players of Diablo 4 took after bovine-related mysteries. This October 2023 saw a determined player reveal an elaborate sequence involving:

1. Collecting three secret items
2. Slaying precisely 666 cows
3. Cleaning those things at those mystifying statues of oxen in Ked Bardu

This entire roundabout process finally led to the Forlorn Hovel, which was inhabited by cows and dropped a Curious Stamina Potion when the cows were defeated. Its function not being known, it has just furthered further the speculative thought on a full-fledged cow level.

What’s Coming in Diablo 4’s 2.0 Update?

It’s not all that’ll be added to Diablo 4, though. The 2.0 update, launching on October 8 alongside the expansion Vessel of Hatred, is supposed to bring huge changes to the game:

• Complete overhaul of the difficulty system
• Reorganization of the endgame content
• Introduction of the new Spiritborn class
• Diablo 2-style Runewords
• Mercenary companions
• A “first-of-its-kind” endgame dungeon

The Legacy of the Secret Cow Level

Since its first appearance in Diablo 2, the Cow Level has been one of the most beloved areas of Diablo lore. This only furthers speculation that its inclusion in Diablo 4 is not only a nod to long-time fans but also a furtherance of tradition in hiding delightful secrets within the dark fantasy world that has so captured their imaginations.

Why Players Love the Cow Level

1. Unique, humorous environment
2. Challenging gameplay
3. Potential for rare loot drops
4. Sense of pride in discovering a well-concealed secret

What’s Next for Diablo 4 Explorers?

With the 2.0 update looming, players are preparing to dig deep into every nook and cranny of Sanctuary. The hunt for the secret cow level is shaping up to be one of the most engaging community events, as players unify in their search for bovine combat and legendary rewards.

Is the potential for a secret cow level getting you hyped in Diablo 4? Share your theories and wishes for this iconic feature down in the comments!

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