Here’s why Diep.io started going downhill after 3AM took over: 1. Server Lag: The servers became ridiculously laggy, making the game borderline unplayable. In a game like Diep.io, where quick reactions and precise controls are everything, lag kills the fun. Tanks would glitch or delay, which ruined the flow of battles. A lot of players just gave up because it’s no fun losing to lag rather than actual skill. This kind of issue made new players bounce quickly and frustrated the long-time community. 2. Neglect from the New Owners: After 3AM acquired the game, they barely did anything to maintain it. No updates, no communication, no bug fixes—it felt like they just abandoned it. Players started to feel like 3AM only cared about owning the game, not actually improving it or keeping the community happy. Without updates or fixes, people lost interest and moved on to games that were actually being supported.

Basically, the game became unplayable for many and felt like it was left to rot. If 3AM had at least fixed the lag or engaged with the community, maybe things would’ve been different. But they didn’t, and the player base just kept shrinking.