Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR Gets Hotfix

Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR receives crucial hotfix addressing Infernal Hordes and item management. Blizzard swiftly addressed player concerns following the June 25th PC PTR launch, improving the Season 5 experience ahead of its 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). Guaranteed Compass drops are now awarded from Nightmare Dungeons, Helltide Chests, and Whisper Caches, boosting progression. A critical bug fix prevents Abyssal Scrolls from disappearing unless actively used, sold, or discarded.

Positive Player Reception and Future Content

The Season 5 PTR has been well-received, particularly the ability to resummon defeated bosses, streamlining farming. This reflects Blizzard's commitment to player feedback and reducing repetitive gameplay. These improvements arrive timely with the upcoming Vessel of Hatred DLC, introducing Neyrelle's transformation and the Spiritborn class. This DLC promises a richer narrative alongside enhanced mechanics.

The new Spiritborn class, rumored to feature nature-based abilities, expands gameplay options and strategic depth. This, combined with ongoing updates, keeps the game fresh and engaging for a broad audience. Positive player response demonstrates a dedicated community eagerly awaiting new content.

Diablo 4 PTR Hotfix Notes - June 26

Game Updates:

• Salvaging Tier 1-3 Infernal Hordes Compasses grants an Abyssal Scroll.
• Salvaging Tier 4+ Compasses grants an extra Abyssal Scroll per tier (e.g., 6 scrolls for Tier 8).
• Guaranteed Infernal Hordes Compass drops from Nightmare Dungeons, Helltide Chests, and Whisper Caches.

Bug Fixes:

• Resolved the issue of Abyssal Scrolls disappearing from inventories. They now remain unless used, sold, or manually dropped.