Exciting news for all you Diablo 4 enthusiasts out there! Blizzard is rolling out a significant update for the action-packed RPG, and you can be among the first to experience it via the Public Test Realm (PTR). Starting today, April 2nd, until April 9th, PC players using the Battle.net launcher (sorry, no love for Steam players this time) can delve into the new features, loot, bosses, and class balance changes that await in season 4.
What’s in Store?
This early access to the PTR gives you the chance to explore Blizzard’s revamped loot progression system, featuring two new crafting systems that allow for unparalleled customization of your items. While not every change slated for season 4 will be available in the PTR—such as unique seasonal mechanics—you’ll still have plenty to sink your teeth into. Expect new items, class balance tweaks, and an exciting new endgame dungeon to test your mettle in. Plus, your feedback during this testing phase will help shape the final update, set to go live on May 14th.
How to Get In on the Action
Accessing the PTR is a breeze for anyone who owns Diablo 4 on PC through Battle.net or Game Pass. Simply fire up the Battle.net app (or via the Windows Xbox app for Game Pass users), select Diablo 4 from the list, and switch to the PTR option in the drop-down menu next to the Play button. Then, hit install and jump into the fray by selecting one of the test servers to create your characters on.
Maximize Your Testing Experience
To streamline the testing process, Blizzard is offering an instant boost to level 100 for any character via an NPC named “PTR boost” in Kyovashad. Complete the prologue, skip the campaign, and head to Kyovashad in the Fractured Peaks to take advantage of this feature. Boosted characters will receive a plethora of bonuses, including gold, gear, potions, and more to facilitate your testing endeavors.
What to Expect
The season 4 PTR brings a plethora of changes to Diablo 4, promising a revitalized gaming experience. Brace yourself for:
- More potent loot drops with doubled Legendary drop rates
- The ability to trade Legendary and Unique items with other players
- Tempering and Masterworking systems for customizing and upgrading your gear
- The Codex of Power to manage your Legendary powers
- Thrilling Helltide events with new bosses and enhanced challenges
- The introduction of The Pit, offering timed endgame dungeons with escalating difficulty tiers
- Exciting new bosses like Andariel and Tormented variants for increased rewards
- Improved camera zoom options and buffs for necromancer minion builds
Prepare to embark on an epic journey through the reinvigorated world of Diablo 4 with the season 4 update. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to shape the future of the game!
