Get Ready for DIABLO 4: PTR Launch Details and How to Join

Blizzard Entertainment is gearing up to open the gates for Diablo IV's inaugural Public Test Realm (PTR) next week. This testing phase will be available from April 2 to April 9, exclusively on PC through Battle.net. Players will have the chance to dive into key gameplay changes slated for the game's Season 4 in May, with the intention of gathering player feedback. To participate, players can select the Public Test Realm option from the Game Version dropdown menu in the Battle.net App.

The Diablo IV PTR will be open in multiple regions including North America, Europe, Korea/Japan, South-East Asia, and Australia. Players from Xbox Game Pass who have recently started Diablo IV can also join the testing. A variety of progression elements will carry over from the main game, and characters can be instantly boosted to level 100 to help test endgame content. Additionally, testers will receive in-game currency, gear, and other items to facilitate the testing process. Feedback can be submitted through an in-game tool or dedicated PTR forums.

Diablo IV's Season 4 PTR is focused on major system reworks, especially the loot and crafting systems. The changes are expected to enhance build variety and reduce less desirable loot drops. For more information on the forthcoming overhaul, players can look up coverage detailing the changes to the game's loot system.

To join the Diablo IV PTR, open the Battle.net App on PC, select Diablo IV, choose Public Test Realm from the Game Version dropdown menu, and proceed to install the PTR build. Remember that server capacity is limited, so you'll need to choose an available test server.

Diablo IV is a highly anticipated action RPG from Blizzard Entertainment, the latest installment in the critically acclaimed Diablo series. Known for its dark fantasy themes and hack-and-slash gameplay, Diablo has been a staple of the RPG genre since its first release in 1996. Diablo IV aims to expand upon its predecessors by incorporating an open-world design and continuing the series' tradition of deep character customization and loot-driven gameplay. As players look forward to these new features and improvements, the upcoming PTR is an opportunity for the community to shape future updates and establish a stable game experience at launch.