Version 1.10 Announcements

August 4, 2003 Announcement
New version of the 1.10 beta test released to test new anti-cheating code.
July 3, 2003 Announcement
Beta test announced for version 1.10, millions rejoice... sort of.
June 23, 2003 Announcement
Upgrades and changes to Trang-Oul's Avatar, with a special bonus.
June 16, 2003 Announcement
New Horadric Cube recipes to upgrade higher runes than Thul.
June 2, 2003 Announcement
Two new Horadric Cube recipes allow a player to convert a unique weapon from normal to exceptional and exceptional to elite.
May 27, 2003 Announcement
Phoenix Strike's new inherent skill bonuses are revealed, as well as a special bonus that Natalya's Odium has.
May 21, 2003 Announcement
Previously active Rune Word Item Recipe "Melody" now functions correctly on all bows.
May 19, 2003 Announcement
Exile is a new Rune Word Item Recipe in version 1.10 with some impressive effects.
May 13, 2003 Announcement
The Barbarian's Combat Skill "Whirlwind" gets a new animation and a screenshot also shows monster variety in Act V.
May 12, 2003 Announcement
A massive revision to skills is noted, with a new "synergies" system that grants bonuses to one or more additional skills.
May 09, 2003 Announcement
After a Battle.net web site mishap, Blizzard Entertainment released lots of information about version 1.10.
May 06, 2003 Announcement
Blizzard Web Team guru Geoff Frazier announced that more information about version 1.10 will be revealed at E3.
April 25, 2002 Announcements
These announcements provide general patch information and also reveal the new character system for the Realms.