Blizzard has released 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 patch, deployed shortly after the June 25th PTR launch for PC, tackles several player-reported issues. These preemptive fixes aim to optimize the Diablo 4 experience ahead of Season 5's August 6th, 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 includes significant changes: salvaging Infernal Hordes Compasses (tiers 1-3) now yields 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 Scrolls to vanish has also been resolved; they now remain in inventory unless actively used, sold, or discarded.

Positive Player Reception to New Content

The Season 5 PTR has garnered positive community feedback, especially the ability to resummon defeated bosses without restarting activities. This simplifies boss farming and reflects Blizzard's commitment to iterative improvements based on player input. These enhancements reduce repetitive tasks and increase 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 the improved mechanics should create a more immersive experience.

The Spiritborn class, rumored to possess nature-based abilities, expands gameplay options and strategic depth. This addition, coupled with ongoing updates, revitalizes the game's content and broadens its appeal. The enthusiastic community response underlines a strong player base eager for new content.

Diablo 4 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 extra Abyssal Scroll per tier (e.g., 6 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 inventory unless used, sold, or manually removed.