Diablo IV’s Next PTR To Start September 4

Diablo IV's next expansion isn't far away, with the release date being officially set for October 8, 2024. However, before that happens, players will experience Diablo IV on the PTR (Public Test Realm) from September 4 through September 11. In this version of the PTR, players will experience the new character progression, which has experienced many changes. There are also major updates to the loot system, such as the Paragon systems and new Difficulty Tiers.

Those who choose to participate in the PTR for Diablo IV will be able to experience the new Class Skills and Passives and the brand-new Runeword system. If you find that you're struggling through the game in solo and don't have anyone to play with, Diablo IV will now be introducing a Party Finder tool, allowing you to team up to take down bosses and do dungeons together.

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If you find yourself curious to know more about the Diablo IV PTR, today, developers from the game sat down during the Campfire Chat to discuss the upcoming changes and what players can expect from the PTR. The VoD is available to watch on the official Diablo YouTube Channel, where you can watch the deep dive conversation that spans over two hours.

Don't panic if you don't have the Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred expansion, as you don't need it to be able to join in the gory fun of the Diablo IV PTR unless further noted by Blizzard. However, you will get to experience the new features that are arriving to both the base game and the upcoming expansion.

If you experience the PTR, you can level to max level and get all of the Altar of Lilith bonuses to aid your character through the campaign. The most important experience from playing the Diablo IV PTR is utilizing the Runewords, one of the newest features in Diablo IV. There are two types of Runes called Ritual and Invocation, and you can use them to make your character more powerful.

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