Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR Receives Crucial Hotfix Addressing Infernal Hordes and Item Management
Blizzard Entertainment swiftly deployed a vital hotfix for Diablo 4's Season 5 Public Test Realm (PTR), primarily addressing issues within the new Infernal Hordes mode and improving item management. This update, released on June 26th following the June 25th PTR launch for PC, tackles several player-reported problems. These proactive adjustments aim to refine the Diablo 4 experience before Season 5's official launch on August 6, 2024.
Season 5 introduces Infernal Hordes, a challenging roguelite endgame mode featuring unique boss encounters and over 50 new farmable items. These additions significantly enhance gameplay across all classes (Barbarian, Rogue, Druid, Sorcerer, and Necromancer), improving abilities and streamlining mechanics, including boss respawning and resource consolidation.
The June 26th hotfix implements key changes: Salvaging Infernal Hordes Compasses now yields Abyssal Scrolls—one for tiers 1-3, with higher tiers granting additional scrolls (e.g., six scrolls for a Tier 8 Compass). Furthermore, completing Nightmare Dungeons, Helltide Chests, and Whisper Caches now guarantees an Infernal Hordes Compass drop, boosting player progression. A critical bug fix prevents Abyssal Scrolls from vanishing unless intentionally used, sold, or discarded.
Positive Community Reception to New Content
The Season 5 PTR has garnered significant positive feedback, particularly regarding the ability to resummon defeated bosses without restarting the entire activity. This streamlining, directly influenced by player feedback, significantly reduces repetitive gameplay and enhances overall engagement.
These improvements are particularly timely given the upcoming Vessel of Hatred DLC, introducing the transformed Neyrelle and the new Spiritborn class. The enhanced game mechanics will contribute to a more immersive and cohesive experience alongside the DLC's expanded narrative.
The Spiritborn class, rumored to possess nature-based abilities, promises to further diversify gameplay strategies and attract a broader audience. The enthusiastic community response to these updates highlights a dedicated player base eager for fresh content.
Diablo 4 PTR Hotfix Notes - June 26
Game Updates:
- Salvaging Tier 1-3 Infernal Hordes Compasses now awards 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 the loss of Abyssal Scrolls. They now remain in the inventory unless used, sold, or manually dropped.
