All articles tagged with #ptr
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Blizzard News
The Diablo IV 2.5.0 PTR introduces major updates including item journey reworks, new systems like Sanctification, enhanced monster behavior, system updates for defense and healing, new unique items, and features like The Tower and Leaderboards, all aimed at refining gameplay and preparing for the upcoming season.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Blizzard News
The Diablo IV 2.4.0 Public Test Realm (PTR) will run from August 19-26, introducing new features like Chaos Armor, Chaos Perks, and updates to the Infernal Hordes mode, along with balance adjustments and new items to test before the next season.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Blizzard News
Blizzard is hosting a live Sanctuary Sitdown on August 14 at 11 a.m. PDT in the Diablo IV Discord to discuss the upcoming 2.4.0 PTR and answer community questions, featuring developers Aislyn Hall, Charles Dunn, and Ben Fletcher.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Blizzard News
The Campfire Chat on November 21 previewed the upcoming 2.1 Public Test Realm (PTR) update, available from December 3-10 for PC Battle.net users. Key features include the Armory for easy build swapping, new Seasonal realm systems like Witchcraft powers and Headhunt bounties, and various Class balance changes, Unique Items, Runes, and Legendary Aspects. Detailed patch notes will be released on November 27.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Blizzard News
The latest Heroes of the Storm patch is now available on the Public Test Realm, featuring updates to maps, heroes, and balance adjustments. Notable changes include faster recharge for abilities on the Volskaya map, talent reworks for heroes like Arthas and Greymane, and numerous bug fixes across various heroes and maps. Players are encouraged to report any bugs encountered during testing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Blizzard News
Blizzard Entertainment's recent Campfire Chat on November 12 detailed the upcoming midseason update for Diablo IV's Season of Hatred Rising, which includes class-specific changes and systemic updates. Additionally, a Public Test Realm (PTR) for the next season was announced, with more information to be shared in an upcoming livestream.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Blizzard News
The latest Heroes of the Storm patch is now available on the Public Test Realm, featuring balance updates for several heroes, including Brightwing, Genji, Qhira, Raynor, Samuro, and Zarya. The patch also includes numerous bug fixes and hero updates, such as added indicators for Gazlowe and Samuro. Players are encouraged to report any bugs encountered during playtesting.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Blizzard News
On June 21, a Campfire Chat previewed the upcoming Season 5 Public Test Realm (PTR) running from June 25 to July 2, featuring the Infernal Hordes game mode, new Eternal Quest, and class balance updates in patch 1.4.3.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Blizzard News
Diablo IV's Season 5 Public Test Realm (PTR) will be available from June 25 to July 2 for PC Battle.net users. Players can test new features, including the "Eyes of the Enemy" questline, Infernal Hordes activity, new weapons, and quality-of-life updates. Feedback from the PTR will help fine-tune the game before the official Season 5 launch. The PTR also introduces accessibility features like Auto-Pin, Audio Navigation Assistance, and Compass. Players can provide feedback through the in-game tool or PTR forums.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
Blizzard's Diablo 4 Season 4, set to launch on May 14, aims to revitalize the game with sweeping changes to itemization, receiving positive feedback from players during the Public Test Realm (PTR). The update represents a fundamental rework of how loot functions in the game, making it more approachable and empowering players to customize their loot. The developers are focused on iterating and improving the game based on player feedback, with the hope of reinvigorating the player base and attracting new players. The recent Game Pass launch and upcoming expansion, Vessel of Hatred, add to the busy times for Diablo 4, while the team continues to navigate the challenges of maintaining a consistent experience across all platforms.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PC Gamer
World of Warcraft Classic's Season of Discovery is launching without advance community testing, aiming to bring back a sense of mystery and discovery for players. The absence of Public Test Realms (PTR) means that some things may be broken, but the developers see this as an opportunity for experimentation and player collaboration. Despite encountering technical challenges and bugs, the team is committed to quickly addressing issues and iterating on fixes to enhance the player experience. The PTR-less approach has led to players coming together to explore and uncover hidden secrets, adding charm to the game reminiscent of the original Warcraft.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Windows Central
Diablo 4 has launched its first Public Test Realm (PTR) from April 2 to April 9, allowing PC players to test the upcoming game-changing update, Season 4, which has been delayed to incorporate feedback from the PTR. The PTR offers a chance to experience sweeping itemization changes, intricate crafting systems, and new endgame mechanics, with various boosting options available for testing. Players can access the PTR through the Battle.net app and provide feedback to the developers, with the changes set to go live on May 14 for both PC and console.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PC Gamer
Diablo 4's massive season 4 update will be available for early testing via Blizzard's PTR from April 2 to April 9, offering redesigned loot progression, new crafting systems, class balance changes, and a new endgame dungeon. Players can instantly boost characters to level 100 for testing purposes, and the PTR will end on April 9 before the live update goes live on May 14. The update brings significant changes to loot drops, trading, item customization, and gameplay mechanics, marking a major shift for the action RPG.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PC Gamer
Blizzard has released over 10,000-word patch notes for Diablo 4's season 4 PTR, introducing significant changes to classes, items, and progression systems. The update includes a fundamental shift in how items work, with new crafting systems allowing for unique stat attachments and significant upgrades. Class balance changes include heavy nerfs to barbarian skills, stronger druid and necromancer builds, improved rogue grenades, and enhanced sorcerer skills. Additionally, open world events and the Gauntlet have been overhauled, and elixirs now have stronger effects and XP gains. The PTR will be available on April 2 for PC players, with the season 4 launch scheduled for May 14.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Blizzard News
The first Public Test Realm (PTR) for Diablo IV's Season 4 will be available from April 2 through April 9, offering players the chance to test upcoming changes and features. The PTR will include itemization updates, Helltide Reborn event, The Pit of Artificers, Boss Ladder updates, and class updates. Players can provide feedback through the in-game feedback tool or the Diablo IV PTR forums, and can install the PTR through the Blizzard Battle.net App. The PTR will also offer features such as instant character boosting to Level 100 and doubled legendary drop rates.