Rod Fergusson, the head of Diablo 4, has dedicated nearly 1,500 hours to playing the game, yet he still has one elusive achievement to complete. Although he hasn’t disclosed which achievement remains outstanding, it’s evident that Fergusson has invested significant time into Diablo 4 from both a player’s and developer’s perspective.
Fergusson has had an illustrious career in the gaming industry, working at renowned companies such as Microsoft, Epic Games, Irrational Games, and The Coalition. His contributions to major titles like Counter-Strike, Gears of War, and BioShock Infinite are widely recognized.
When he joined Blizzard in 2020, it was to focus on the Diablo series, where he has advocated for making games accessible on consoles. As Diablo 4 enters Season 9, players are eager for the return of a long-missing feature that could enhance their gaming experience.
Recently, Fergusson shared his playtime statistics on Twitter, revealing he has played for 60 days, 20 hours, and 26 minutes—more than 1,460 hours so far. Although he speculated that Season 9 would push his total past the 1,500-hour mark, fans were mostly intrigued by his lack of one achievement out of the 35 available in the game, impacting his otherwise flawless Gamerscore.
Speculation about which achievement Fergusson may be missing has sparked discussion among gamers, with some guessing it could be the Devout Champion, requiring a Paragon level of 300, or the Fearless Combatant, earned by defeating 10 players in Hardcore mode. Despite his impressive dedication, some players have logged even more hours, surpassing 3,300.
However, considering Fergusson’s development work on the game over the last five years, his total investment might surpass that of even the most dedicated fans. At present, Diablo 4 is facing issues following a July 15 update, prompting Blizzard to roll back the servers to the previous Season 9 build.
Fortunately, this rollback only impacts PC players, leaving console users like Fergusson unaffected. As the game continues to evolve, it promises endless adventures and features for a growing community of players.