New Hotfix Update for Diablo 4's Season 5 PTR

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

Blizzard Entertainment has deployed a vital hotfix for the Diablo IV Season 5 Public Test Realm (PTR), primarily targeting the new Infernal Hordes endgame mode and resolving critical item management issues. This update, released shortly after the PTR's June 25th launch for PC, addresses several player-reported problems, aiming to optimize the Season 5 experience before its August 6th, 2024 release.

Season 5 introduces Infernal Hordes, a roguelite 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 streamlining mechanics like boss summoning and resource consolidation.

The June 26th hotfix implements key changes: salvaging Infernal Hordes Compasses (tiers 1-3) now yields an Abyssal Scroll, with higher tiers providing extra scrolls. Furthermore, completing Nightmare Dungeons, Helltide Chests, and Whisper Caches now guarantees a Compass drop, boosting progression. A bug causing Abyssal Scrolls to disappear from inventories has also been fixed. They will now persist unless actively used, sold, or discarded.

Positive Player Reception and Future Content

The Season 5 PTR has garnered positive community feedback, particularly the ability to resummon defeated bosses without restarting activities. This simplifies farming and reflects Blizzard's commitment to player feedback. These improvements not only enhance gameplay but also reduce repetitive tasks, increasing player engagement.

These refinements arrive at an opportune time, coinciding with the upcoming Vessel of Hatred DLC, featuring Neyrelle's transformation and the new Spiritborn class. The DLC promises a richer narrative, and these gameplay enhancements should create a more cohesive and immersive experience. The Spiritborn class, rumored to utilize nature-based abilities, adds new strategic depth and expands gameplay options. The strong player response to these updates highlights a dedicated community eager for new content.

Diablo IV PTR Hotfix Notes - June 26

Game Updates

• Salvaging Tier 1-3 Infernal Hordes Compasses now awards an Abyssal Scroll.
• Salvaging Tier 4+ Compasses grants an additional Abyssal Scroll per tier (e.g., 6 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 where Abyssal Scrolls could be unintentionally lost. They now remain in the inventory unless used, sold, or manually dropped.