Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR receives crucial hotfix addressing Infernal Hordes and item management. Blizzard swiftly addressed player concerns following the June 25th PC launch of the Season 5 Public Test Realm (PTR). These fixes aim to optimize the Diablo 4 experience before Season 5's official August 6th, 2024 release.
Season 5 introduces the roguelite Infernal Hordes endgame mode, featuring unique boss fights and over 50 new farmable items. These items enhance gameplay across all classes (Barbarian, Rogue, Druid, Sorcerer, Necromancer), improving abilities and streamlining mechanics like boss summoning and resource management.
The June 26th hotfix implemented key changes: Salvaging Infernal Hordes Compasses now yields Abyssal Scrolls (tiers 1-3 grant one; higher tiers grant additional scrolls). Furthermore, completing Nightmare Dungeons, Helltide Chests, and Whisper Caches now guarantees a Compass drop, improving progression. A critical bug fix prevents Abyssal Scrolls from disappearing unless actively used, sold, or discarded.
Positive Player Reception to New Content
The Season 5 PTR has garnered positive community feedback, particularly the ability to resummon defeated bosses without restarting activities. This simplifies boss farming and demonstrates Blizzard's responsiveness to player feedback. These improvements reduce repetitive tasks, boosting player engagement.
With the upcoming Vessel of Hatred DLC (introducing Neyrelle's transformation and the Spiritborn class), these gameplay refinements are particularly timely. The DLC promises a richer narrative, and improved mechanics ensure a more immersive experience.
The Spiritborn class, rumored to have nature-based abilities, expands gameplay options and strategic depth. This, along with ongoing updates, keeps the game fresh and appealing. The positive community response to these updates confirms a strong player base eager for new content.
Diablo 4 PTR Hotfix Notes - June 26
Game Updates:
- Salvaging Tier 1-3 Infernal Hordes Compasses grants one Abyssal Scroll.
- Salvaging Tier 4+ Compasses grants an extra 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 remain in inventory unless used, sold, or manually dropped.
