The Diablo 4 Open Beta test is out and it is not without a hoard of frustrating bugs and glitches. This includes an issue where the first World Boss of the game, Ashava, does not spawn at the correct time. Many players have run into this frustrating problem and reported it everywhere, mainly on the Fan Reddit Page of Diablo 4.
Several unrelated things can cause the World Boss to not spawn for you. These can include your game not being appropriately updated or some server and internet-related issues. Though, most of the time it is two main things that are causing this problem; a daylight savings misunderstanding and an official glitch.
- Many unrelated things can potentially cause the Diablo 4 World Boss to not spawn. These can include internet issues, glitches, or an outdated game version.
- The main reason the World Boss does not spawn is a misunderstanding of the spawn timings.
- To fix the problem, first, understand that the World Boss is a scheduled event and will only spawn at specific times.
- Diablo 4 does not take daylight savings time into account, so try to queue up for the World Boss an hour later than the scheduled spawn time.
- If the problem persists, then try to make sure that your game is updated to the latest version.
- In case you have a weak internet connection, you should switch from WiFi to an Ethernet cable and increase your bandwidth. This will eliminate the possibility of any server-related issues.
- Ultimately, if all of these solutions fail to work, then you should get in contact with the official Blizzard customer support for Diablo 4.
Solutions To The World Boss Not Spawning
Despite it being a glitch in some cases, there are still some things that you can try that will likely fix the problem for you. These solutions generally depend on the exact thing that might be causing the World Boss to not spawn, like the previously mentioned glitch or some server and internet-related issues. As you can tell, often it is very difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of the problem. This is why we recommend trying out all of the solutions mentioned below to see if one of them will fix the issue for you.
Make Sure To Understand The Exact Spawn Times
The most frequent reason that causes the World Boss to not spawn is either confusion in time zones or players not knowing that Diablo 4 does not consider daylight savings time. First of all, you have to understand that this boss is a scheduled event and it will only spawn at specific times. These times are 11 AM, 1 PM, 11 PM, and 1 AM, all in the PDT time zone.
These timings do not change depending on your time zone, so if you are in a different region, you have to convert the timings to your own time zone manually. Additionally, as mentioned previously, these time zones do not take daylight savings into account, which can cause the World Boss to spawn an hour later than scheduled. To confirm that this is not the reason behind your issue, double-check the spawn times for the World Boss and try queuing up for it an hour later than the actual scheduled time.
If you are still struggling with the timings, a great way you can keep track of the World Boss is through the in-game notification prompt you get before he spawns. The notification will give you a 30-minute heads-up and a full countdown until Ashava appears.
Update Your Game If You Have The Glitch
If the World Boss refuses to spawn despite taking daylight savings into account or calculating the correct timings, then you have likely encountered the official glitch. This glitch can sometimes cause the countdown notification for the World Boss spawn time to disappear and leave players clueless. Fortunately, the global community development director of Diablo 4, Adam Fletcher, notified the community via Twitter on March 18th, that the team was aware of the glitch and working on fixing it.
Since then there has been a hotfix update that has addressed many issues, including the glitch that causes the World Boss to not spawn. So make sure that there are not any updates that you have not downloaded yet. If there are any, you should download them and then see if the World Boss Spawns or not.
Confirm That Your Internet Connection Is Strong Enough
If you have tried the solutions mentioned above and Ashava still refuses to spawn, then your internet connection could be the culprit. In some rare cases, server-related issues can cause the World Boss to not spawn. These server issues are generally directly connected to your internet connection and its strength.
If you are on WiFi, then you should immediately switch to an Ethernet connection. You will notice a significant difference in the overall performance of your internet speed as compared to WiFi. An Ethernet connection will additionally keep your ping consistent, with little to no packet loss, and allow you to experience the max potential of your bandwidth.
You can also try to increase your bandwidth by contacting your internet service provider. This is recommended when there is more bandwidth usage than your internet can handle, especially in cases where more than 6 users are connected to a relatively low bandwidth internet connection. Generally, if your download and upload speed is less than 10 Mbps, then you can benefit greatly from increasing that number.
Contact Blizzard’s Customer Support
If you have tried all of the solutions mentioned above and the World Boss still will not spawn, then the last resort you can take is to contact the official Blizzard customer support. You can do it by going to this web page and then clicking the type of issue you have. It will then take you to a new page where you can log in to your Blizzard account and get in contact with the support team.
A more direct approach you can take is either messaging or Tweeting at Adam Fletcher on Twitter. He is always happy to address any issues a player might have and is always diligently working to make sure that you have the best possible gameplay experience.
Did World Boss Finally Spawn for You In Diablo 4?
We hope one of the solutions mentioned in this Diablo 4 guide came into use and managed to fix the World Boss not a spawning issue for you. While it is only natural that a beta test would have many issues and glitches, it is also understandable to be frustrated by them, especially if it is something big like this. Though, this is what beta tests are for so that you do not have to run into these issues when the actual game comes out.
Regardless, the Diablo 4 open beta test is scheduled to have a second session starting from March 24th until the 27th. We are optimistic that the second session will run much smoother and hopefully provide you with a much more fulfilling gameplay experience.
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