Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR Starts September 4 - Here's What You Need to Know

Diablo IV Posted 11 days ago by Tharid

The armies of the Burning Hells grow restless, anxious to inflict more wounds upon Sanctuary. Muster the strength to protect your home, wanderer.

The 2.0 Public Test Realm (PTR) for Diablo IV will be available from September 4–11, offering you the chance to test upcoming changes and features releasing for the base game with the next Season and the Vessel of Hatred Expansion.

The purpose of the PTR is to test updates and features before the launch of Season 6. Then, using your feedback, we’ll adjust the content within before it goes live for everyone. The feedback we receive helps us to fine-tune balance changes, eliminate bugs, and create the best experience possible. Having a PTR gives us a chance to test new systems, and we’re grateful for your assistance.

How to Install the PTR

Here are the steps to join the PTR:

Open the Blizzard Battle.net App and select Diablo IV from your Games list.
In the selector above the Play button, there is a game version drop down menu.
- Select the option 'Public Test Realm'
Click Install to Install the PTR client. This becomes a Play button when ready.
Click Play to log in to the PTR, and select any of the available Test Servers.
Create a new test character
- Note: Create a Seasonal Mechanic for any testing related to the Seasonal themes
Enter the game and test Season 5!

If you’re a PC Game Pass or Game Pass Ultimate user, you’ll be able to access the PTR through the same flow as other Battle Net users. Access the Battle Net client through the Xbox App, then continue to access the PTR through Battle Net.