Right before the beginning of the early access period for Diablo 4 began, the game generated a bit of controversy thanks to the race to level 100 incentivized by the developers. The first 1000 players to hit level 100 in Hardcore mode playing Diablo 4 solo will be immortalized in-game on a statue of Lilith. With the first players now having crossed the threshold, it appears that the race will be heating up as players hope to earn a spot in gaming history. But rushing to Diablo 4's finish line means missing out on one of the game's best elements—its story.