Season 5 PTR Gets Diablo 4 Hotfix Update

Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR Receives Crucial Hotfix, Addressing Infernal Hordes and Item Management

Blizzard Entertainment swiftly addressed critical issues in Diablo 4's Season 5 Public Test Realm (PTR) with a vital hotfix released June 26th. This update, following the PTR's June 25th launch for PC, primarily focuses on the new Infernal Hordes endgame mode and improves item management. These preemptive fixes aim to polish the Season 5 experience before its official August 6th, 2024 release.

Season 5 introduces Infernal Hordes, a roguelite-style endgame mode featuring unique boss encounters and over 50 new farmable items. These items offer class-specific enhancements for Barbarians, Rogues, Druids, Sorcerers, and Necromancers, improving abilities and streamlining gameplay mechanics like boss summoning and resource management.

The June 26th hotfix implemented key changes: Salvaging Infernal Hordes Compasses now yields Abyssal Scrolls (1 for tiers 1-3, with additional scrolls for higher tiers). Furthermore, completing Nightmare Dungeons, Helltide Chests, and Whisper Caches now guarantees an Infernal Hordes Compass drop, boosting progression. A critical bug causing Abyssal Scrolls to vanish has also been resolved; they now remain in the inventory unless actively used, sold, or discarded.

Positive Player Reception and Upcoming Content

The Season 5 PTR has garnered positive feedback, particularly for the ability to resummon defeated bosses without repeating the entire activity. This streamlined farming greatly enhances gameplay. These improvements, directly influenced by player feedback, reduce repetitive tasks and increase engagement.

With the Vessel of Hatred DLC on the horizon, introducing the transformed Neyrelle and the Spiritborn class, these gameplay refinements are particularly timely. The DLC promises a richer narrative, and the smoother mechanics will undoubtedly contribute to a more immersive experience. The Spiritborn class, rumored to feature nature-based abilities, will further expand gameplay options and strategic depth. The enthusiastic community response to these updates underscores the strong player base eagerly anticipating new content.

Diablo 4 PTR Hotfix Notes - June 26

Game Updates:

• Salvaging Tier 1-3 Infernal Hordes Compasses now grants one Abyssal Scroll.
• Salvaging Tier 4+ Compasses grants an additional Abyssal Scroll per tier (e.g., six scrolls for a Tier 8 Compass).
• Completing Nightmare Dungeons, Helltide Chests, and Whisper Caches now guarantees an Infernal Hordes Compass.

Bug Fixes:

• Resolved an issue causing Abyssal Scrolls to disappear from inventories. They now persist unless used, sold, or manually removed.