Summary
- Diablo 4's update 1.3.5 brings ray tracing support, enhancing visuals with accurate reflections and detailed shadows for an immersive experience.
- Recent patches for Diablo 4 Season 3 nerfed bosses, introduced new ways to farm Uber Uniques, and fixed issues for a better gameplay experience.
- The upcoming Diablo 4 test server in early April promises exciting adjustments for Season 4, including a big change to Uber Lilith.
Diablo 4 has released update 1.3.5, the highlight of which is the addition of support for Nvidia's ray tracing technology. Although Diablo 4 welcomes ray tracing months after its release, another Nvidia technology has been available since Diablo 4's launch. Specifically, players had already been able to enjoy the DLSS 3 features in Diablo 4, a technology designed to improve aspects such as frame rate during gameplay and resolution on low-end GPUs.
At the beginning of the year, Blizzard launched Diablo 4 Season 3, which has been undergoing constant changes through updates. One of the first updates of Diablo 4 Season 3 nerfed Son of Malphas, one of Diablo 4's new bosses, who was giving players a hard time because he dealt too much damage. Another big change happened in February with patch 1.3.2, which introduced a new way for Diablo 4 players to obtain Uber Uniques through farming. Earlier this month, Diablo 4 fixed a bunch of issues with the Seneschal and made improvements to the game's accessibility features with update 1.3.4.
Diablo 4 has released update 1.3.5, and the biggest news of the patch is the addition of ray tracing to Blizzard's action RPG. Support for ray tracing in Diablo 4 was revealed a few days ago by Nvidia, promising to enhance the game's visual experience with two new effects. With ray tracing, Diablo 4 players will experience more accurate reflections for different game elements like armor and water, making exploration and battles more exciting. The second ray tracing effect focuses on improving shadows, which will become more detailed and make the Diablo 4 experience extra immersive.
Along with the introduction of ray tracing support, Diablo 4 patch 1.3.5 made some bug fixes. One of the problems fixed by the patch was the Portal entrance to the Gauntlet, one of Diablo 4's most recent additions, which didn't apply Portal cosmetics. Another problem was with the spawning of some elites in the second part of the Path of the Blind dungeon, which didn't occur correctly. In addition, Diablo 4 update 1.3.5 made performance, visual, and stability improvements not described in the patch notes.
While Diablo 4 receives yet another update, the coming weeks promise even more exciting news for players. This week, Diablo 4 is rumored to reveal the patch notes for its test server, which will open in early April to all players. With the opening of the PTR, the Diablo 4 community will test the various adjustments promised for Season 4, including a big change to Uber Lilith.
1.3.5 Build #51501 (All Platforms) - March 26, 2024
GAME UPDATES
- Patch 1.3.5. Introduces Raytracing to all supported platforms and updates to Ambient Occlusion and Contact Shadows. For more details, please visit this article.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue where the Portal entrance to the Gauntlet didn't apply Portal cosmetics.
- Fixed an issue where the ability to interact with certain things would not function if Corpse Tendrils was equipped to the same key binding as ‘Interact’.
- Fixed an issue where some elites could not properly spawn in the second half of the Path of the Blind dungeon.
- Fixed an issue where some headstone cosmetics would not appear in the Wardrobe.
- Various performance, stability, and visual improvements.
Diablo 4
- Released
- June 5, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
Diablo® IV is the ultimate action-RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot.
Embark on the epic campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through a gripping story in a beautifully dark world, or explore an expansive end game: battle iconic bosses for powerful loot, fight back the encroaching onslaught of Hell in Helltides, master the Forge to create your ultimate weapons and progress powerful characters, with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms.
Discover the critically acclaimed franchise that defined the Action RPG genre. As the battle between the High Heavens and Burning Hells rages on, hatred devours Sanctuary as evil spreads and a new wave of cultists and worshippers arise to embrace Lilith’s coming. Only a brave few dare to face this threat and bring light to the all-consuming darkness.
Expansive Open WorldForge your own path through the corrupted lands of Sanctuary, an ever-growing, fully explorable world teeming with challenges, quests, enemies, and loot. Join your fellow adventurers, rescue and retake besieged towns, delve into nightmarish dungeons and uncover lost secrets as you fight back evil. The many zones of Sanctuary are yours to explore, and with rotating areas of extreme peril like World Bosses and Helltide, danger lurks at every turn.
Immersive Character DevelopmentCreate and customize your character to face the encroaching darkness. Choose from one of five classes and build your hero with skills, abilities and cosmetics, creating a champion that is uniquely your own. Grow stronger as you progress through powerful Skill Trees and develop even more unique end game specializations with Paragon Boards.
Legendary Gear, Epic BattlesDiscover and experiment with a vast arsenal of powerful weapons, armor and more to fight back against the demons threatening Sanctuary. Explore unique combinations, create your own upgrades and collect a plethora of powerful tools to battle in immersive, action-packed combat against the deadliest of enemies.
Seasons & EventsThe tales of Sanctuary continue to unfold. Create Seasonal Characters and join in fresh adventures - master new mechanics and take on the latest threats in each new Season. Complete harrowing feats of the Season Journey and earn new Battle Pass rewards. Plus, sharpen your swords and get in the spirit of the seasons when Limited-Time Events sweep through Sanctuary.
End Game UndertakingsThere’s even more Diablo® IV to explore as you reach higher levels and more fearsome World Tiers. Face the greatest challenge yet as you take on the most powerful demons in The Pit, steel yourself against Uber Bosses to reap uber unique rewards, fight back overflowing armies of Hell as Helltides emerge across Sanctuary, battle larger-than-life World Bosses, and master the Forge to create the mightiest weapons fit for a hero.
- Developer(s)
- Blizzard
- Publisher(s)
- Blizzard
- Franchise
- Diablo
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- How Long To Beat
- 26 Hours
- Metascore
- 88
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Hack and Slash
