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Blizzard Entertainment is preparing to roll out its nextDiablo 4Public Test Realm from September 4 to September 11. ThisDiablo 4PTR is set to introduce changes that will fundamentally alter the game’s character progression systems.
Diablo 4keeps improving with regular updatesand new seasonal content. In August 2024, a patch was released that enhanced the Infernal Hordes event by tweaking item drops, updating the user interface, and fixing various bugs. Currently, players are in the middle of the Season of the Infernal Hordes, fighting off nonstop waves of enemies throughout Sanctuary. Meanwhile, Blizzard Entertainment is hard at work polishing the game and preparing for the first major expansion,Vessel of Hatred, which is set to be released in October 2024.
In arecentDiablo 4Campfire Chat, Blizzard’s development team gave a sneak peek at the upcoming 2.0 PTR update, which is set to bring some of the most significant changes to the game since its launch. Associate Director of Community Adam Fletcher led the discussion, which also included insights from key developers like Colin Finer, Aislyn Hall, Charles Dunn, and Jeevun Sidhu. They highlighted major updates to the Paragon system, the addition of new Difficulty tiers, the introduction of new Class Skills and Passives, and more, all aimed at enhancing player customization and enriching endgame content.
Diablo 4 2.0 PTR Available from September 4 to September 11
Diablo 4’s Paragon Pointswill now be linked to a new Realm-based leveling system. This means that any Paragon Levels players earn will be shared across all their characters within the same Realm, creating a more unified progression experience. The distinction between Paragon and character levels will also allow players to unlock more Skill Points, providing them with more options for customizing their characters. For those with characters above Level 50, their experience-based Paragon Points will be converted to Realm-wide Paragon Levels, helping players reach endgame content more quickly.
The update also brings a revamped Difficulty system, replacingDiablo 4’s old World Tierswith four new Standard Difficulty levels: Normal, Hard, Expert, and Penitent. Each level presents different challenges and rewards. As players progress through these difficulties, they will encounter new hazards, such as reduced armor and resistance, adding an extra layer of difficulty to their gameplay.
The PTR is a crucial phase for Blizzard to collect player feedback on these upcoming changes before they go live. This feedback will help the development team refine balance adjustments, fix bugs, and ensure that the updates deliver the best experience when they officiallylaunchDiablo 4Season 6. Players are encouraged to jump into the PTR, test the new features, and share their thoughts to help shape the next chapter of their adventure in Sanctuary.
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