Key Takeaways
- Blizzard released hotfix 1.5.1 for Diablo 4 Season 5, fixing enemy damage issues for a balanced gameplay experience.
- Desecrator's high damage output prompted the hotfix, which also targeted enemies like Hellborne for better game balance.
- Blizzard addressed bugs, performance, and stability improvements in the hotfix.
Blizzard Entertainment has rolled out a new hotfix 1.5.1 for Diablo 4 Season 5, addressing critical issues that were impacting gameplay. The update specifically addresses unintended damage inflicted by some enemies, ensuring a more balanced and fair experience for Diablo 4 players.
Season 5 of Diablo 4, titled Season of the Infernal Hordes, was released on August 6, introducing new content, numerous bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements. However, the season has faced several issues, notably concerning the excessive damage dealt by some enemies, with the Desecrator being a prime example. A Reddit post highlighted this issue by describing how the Desecrator's damage output was disproportionately high compared to other bosses. Even well-equipped characters with strong health and defensive stats were often defeated by a single attack from the Desecrator. This prompted many players to voice similar frustrations in the comments, calling for adjustments to the Desecrator's damage.
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In response to these concerns, Blizzard has released Hotfix 1.5.1, which aims to address and rectify game balance issues. Although the hotfix description is relatively brief, it specifically targets problems such as some Diablo 4 enemies, including the Desecrator in Infernal Hordes and the Beast in the Ice along with its summoned monsters, inflicting more damage than intended. Additionally, the hotfix addresses similar issues with the Hellborne and includes various performance and stability improvements to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
This hotfix represented a positive development and underscored Blizzard's ongoing commitment to refining the game through regular updates. However, players reported additional issues with Diablo 4 Season 5. Greater Affix chests in Diablo 4 were reportedly malfunctioning, which led to player frustration and disrupted gameplay. Additionally, there were reports of persistent bugs such as invisible enemies and remnants of past season content, prompting some to dub the current season the "Season of Infernal Bugs." Blizzard acknowledged these problems and stated that it was actively monitoring them, though a timeline for comprehensive fixes was not provided to players.
It is also worth noting that August 29 will be an important date for Diablo 4 fans. On that day, Blizzard will host a Campfire Chat developer livestream, focusing on the upcoming Patch 2.0 and offering insights into future developments and planned improvements. Additionally, Diablo 4 developers have recently teased an exciting new seasonal mechanic that will be introduced with Season 6. This new content is set to launch alongside the highly anticipated Vessel of Hatred expansion on October 8, promising significant enhancements, fresh features, and additional content for the game.
Diablo 4 Hotfix 1.5.1 Patch Notes
Bug Fixes
- Fixed several issues where the following enemies were dealing more damage than intended:
- Desecrator in Infernal Horde
- Beast in the Ice and summoned monsters during the encounter
- Hellborne
- Various performance and Stability improvements.
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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 campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through beautifully dark settings and a gripping story, or explore an expansive end game and shared world where players can meet in towns to trade, team up to battle world bosses, or descend into PVP zones to test their skills against other players – no lobbies necessary – with cross-play, cross-progression, and couch co-op on Xbox.
This is only the beginning for Diablo® IV, with new events, stories, seasons, rewards, and more looming on the horizon.
Action RPG
Hack and Slash
Systems
- Top Critic Rating:88/100 Critics Recommend:93%
- Franchise
- Diablo
- Platform(s)
- PC , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PlayStation 4 , PlayStation 5
- Released
- June 6, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Blizzard
- Publisher(s)
- Blizzard
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- ESRB
- m
- How Long To Beat
- 27 Hours
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Yes, Diablo 4 is playable on the Steam Deck
- X|S Enhanced
- Yes
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- File Size Xbox Series
- 84 GB (May 2024)
- Split Screen Orientation
- N/A (Shared Screen)
- Number of Players
- 1-2
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 Players
- Cross Save
- Yes, Diablo 4 doe support cross-save
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
