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Quick summary
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- act-4-non-linear-eight-island-structure
- cruel-difficulty-removed
- three-interludes-bridge-to-level-65
- old-repeat-acts-on-cruel-routes-obsolete
- leveling-and-boss-approach-guides-need-updates
Campaign before/after
Act 4: eight islands
Structure
Non-linearAct 4 is a set of eight islands you traverse in a flexible order, not a fixed corridor.
Pacing
Bridges to EndgameThe island structure eases the jump from Act 3 into the Level 65 gate.
Old guides
ObsoleteLinear Act 4 walkthroughs no longer match the island layout.
Interlude route to Level 65
Three temporary Interludes
Inserted after Act content to push characters to Level 65 before Endgame, replacing the old Cruel grind.
Level 65 gate
Endgame entry is gated at Level 65, reached via the Interludes rather than Cruel replay.
Removed Cruel Difficulty
Cruel was deleted; its replay loop is gone from the campaign.
Boss impact
Act 4 island bosses
The eight islands each present bosses in a flexible order; old fixed-sequence boss guides are inaccurate.
Update boss-order guidance to the island model.Interlude bosses
The three Interludes include setpiece bosses that gate progression to Level 65.
Document Interlude boss approaches separately from Acts.Leveling build impact
| Content | Type | Trigger | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campaign / leveling guide | Guide | Act 4 islands + Interludes + Cruel removal | Rewrite route; remove Cruel, add island + Interlude pathing. | Reviewing |
| Leveling builds | Build | New L65 gate | Re-validate leveling curves to 65. | Queued |
| Boss approach guides | Guide | Non-linear Act 4 | Replace fixed boss order with island model. | Queued |
Legacy guide audit
| Page | Type | Issue | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| campaign-guide | Guide | Tells players to run Cruel Difficulty after Act 3. | Replace with Act 4 islands + three Interludes to L65. | Queued |
| act4-walkthrough | Guide | Linear Act 4 corridor assumed. | Rewrite as non-linear eight-island structure. | Queued |
| cruel-build-progression | Build | Relies on Cruel replay for levels. | Re-validate against Interlude leveling. | Reviewing |
Current applicability (0.5.4e)
| Mechanic | Status | Current rule (0.5.4e) | Superseded by | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Act 4 island structure | Still current | The non-linear eight-island Act 4 remains in 0.5.4e. | — | Campaign guide |
| Cruel Difficulty | Removed | Removed in 0.3.0; no longer part of the campaign. | 0.3.0 | Campaign guide |
| Three Interludes to L65 | Still current | The Interlude bridge to Level 65 is still how you reach Endgame. | — | Leveling guide |
Historical video
YouTube
0.3.0 Act 4 & Interludes tour
What to watch for: Shows the island Act 4 and Interludes; the campaign structure shown is still current.
Open source ↗FAQ
Where did Cruel Difficulty go?
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Is Act 4 a straight line like earlier Acts?
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How do I reach Endgame now?
through-the-three-interludes-that-carry-you-to-level-65-that-is-the-endgame-entry-gate
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