As we anticipate the launch of Diablo IV’s Season 5 Public Test Realm (PTR), it is crucial to comprehend the objectives and expectations of this pivotal testing phase. The PTR serves as an advanced preview of forthcoming content, providing players with an opportunity to explore new features and modifications prior to their official debut. This stage is instrumental in identifying potential issues and ensuring a seamless and polished release.
Key Known Issues in the Season 5 PTR
Beast in Ice Dungeon
Access to Summoning Altar
During the Season 5 PTR, players will not have direct access to the Summoning Altar within the Beast in Ice Dungeon. The established procedure of generating the Nightmare Dungeon Sigil will remain necessary to access the altar.
Altar Reset Functionality
The functionality to reset the altar will not be implemented in the Beast in Ice Dungeon during this PTR phase.
Varshan Summoning
Material Requirements
Summoning Varshan continues to necessitate the complete set of materials. However, within the PTR, only Malignant Hearts will be obtainable. Players who possess all required materials will still be able to summon Varshan.
The Infernal Hordes
Tracker and Interface Issues
- Infernal Offers Tracker: The tracker may be obscured by the World Map menu when utilizing a larger font size.
- Burning Aether Accumulation: Burning Aether fails to accumulate correctly if a local co-op participant exits during the Infernal Hordes.
- Controller Input Issues: Cycling through Infernal Offers on a controller may require two inputs.
- Objective UI Visibility: The Objective UI might disappear when exiting the dungeon during the Infernal Offers phase, reappearing intermittently instead of remaining consistently visible.
- “The Summoned Hellborne” Infernal Offering: This specific offering may not appear on the Infernal Offerings tracker.
Revival and Minimization Issues
- Player Revival: Players might be unable to be revived if they run out of revives and die while the game is minimized.
- Infernal Hordes Icon: The Infernal Hordes icon may occasionally display as a Nightmare Dungeon icon.
Couch Co-Op and UI Issues
- Burning Aether UI: Players engaging in couch co-op might experience issues with the Burning Aether UI.
- Dropped Burning Aether VFX: Visual effects for dropped Burning Aether may not appear correctly.
Localization and Quest Issues
Placeholder Localization
- Quest Description Localization: Placeholder localization strings may be present in the Journal when viewing the description of the quest step “Wait for Locran to open a channel down.”
Infernal Compasses and Scene Tiles
- Infernal Compasses: These items might drop from Tree of Whispers caches before the Eternal Questline is completed.
- Missing Scene Tile: A scene tile is absent from the mini-map while navigating the Mournfield Side Dungeon.
Boss and Codex Issues
Boss Health and Icons
- Boss Health: Boss health may decrease if a player respawns and re-enters the area.
- Missing Icons: Some Codex of Power Aspects may display missing icons.
Axis UI
- Axis UI: The Axis UI might appear while using the Audio Navigation Assistance feature.
Community Engagement
The success of the Diablo IV Season 5 PTR relies heavily on community participation. We strongly encourage all players to actively engage, report any encountered issues, and provide constructive feedback.
Conclusion
The PTR phase is a crucial step towards delivering a refined and polished experience for Diablo IV’s Season 5. By understanding the known issues and participating actively in the PTR, we collectively contribute to the enhancement of the game. Your involvement is essential in ensuring that the final release meets the high standards expected by our community.