Platform: PlayStation 5
Summary
In local couch co-op on PS5 during normal Season 13 gameplay, the AFK party drag / camera follow feature stops working after approximately 30-60 minutes. Neither player’s character will automatically follow the other when their controller is inactive. This affects both players symmetrically. Only a full application close and relaunch restores it.
Expected Behavior
When one player sets their controller down and remains inactive (AFK), the active player should be able to move freely while the game automatically drags the inactive player’s character along via the shared camera. This worked reliably for the first 30-60 minutes and in previous seasons.
Actual Behavior
After 30-60 minutes of play:
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The AFK drag/follow feature completely stops working in both directions.
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Whichever player is active, the inactive player’s character becomes locked in place and does not follow.
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The active player can no longer move anywhere because the game treats the inactive player as stuck.
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Both controllers still work perfectly for manual input.
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The issue is not player-specific — it affects both Player 1 and Player 2 equally.
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Only fully closing the Diablo 4 application and relaunching restores the AFK drag feature temporarily.
Steps to Reproduce
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Start a local couch co-op session on PS5 with two players.
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Play normal Season 13 activities (Undercity, Nightmare Dungeons, Helltides, with frequent teleports back to town in between).
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After 30-60 minutes, have one player set their controller down and remain inactive (AFK).
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Attempt to move with the active player — the inactive character does not follow, and movement becomes blocked.
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Switch roles (use the other controller as active) — same result occurs.
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Confirm both controllers still allow manual movement when used.
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Only fully closing and relaunching the game restores the feature.
Reproduction Rate
Consistent — happens every session after ~30-60 minutes while doing typical Season 13 content.
Additional Info
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I only have a PS5, so I cannot confirm if this occurs on Xbox.
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The feature works normally right after a fresh game launch but fails after 30-60 minutes of regular play.
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No error messages, crashes, or visual glitches.
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Occurs during standard activities: Undercity runs, Nightmare Dungeons, Helltides, and town teleports.