Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR Receives Hotfix Patch

Blizzard has deployed a critical hotfix for Diablo 4's Season 5 Public Test Realm (PTR), primarily addressing the new Infernal Hordes mode and streamlining item management. This update, released shortly after the PTR's June 25th launch for PC, tackles player-reported issues to polish the Season 5 experience ahead of its August 6, 2024 release.

Season 5 introduces Infernal Hordes, a roguelite endgame mode featuring unique boss encounters and over 50 new farmable items. These additions enhance gameplay across all classes (Barbarian, Rogue, Druid, Sorcerer, Necromancer), improving abilities and simplifying mechanics like boss summoning and resource consolidation.

The June 26th hotfix significantly alters Infernal Hordes Compass salvaging: Tiers 1-3 now yield an Abyssal Scroll, with higher tiers granting additional scrolls. Furthermore, completing Nightmare Dungeons, Helltide Chests, and Whisper Caches now guarantees a Compass drop, boosting progression. A bug causing Abyssal Scroll loss has also been resolved; scrolls now remain in inventory unless actively used, sold, or discarded.

Positive Player Reception and Future Outlook

The Season 5 PTR has been well-received, particularly the ability to resummon defeated bosses without restarting the encounter. This simplification, directly addressing player feedback, reduces repetitive tasks and improves overall engagement. These improvements are timely, given the upcoming Vessel of Hatred DLC, introducing Neyrelle's transformation and the Spiritborn class. The DLC promises a richer narrative, and these refined mechanics should enhance its immersive quality.

The Spiritborn class, rumored to possess nature-based abilities, expands gameplay options and strategic depth. This, along with ongoing updates, revitalizes Diablo 4's content and maintains player interest. Positive community feedback underlines a strong, engaged player base eager for new content.

Diablo 4 PTR Hotfix Patch 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 Tier 8).
• Completing Nightmare Dungeons, Helltide Chests, and Whisper Caches now guarantees an Infernal Hordes Compass.

Bug Fixes:

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