Get Ready for Season 9 of Diablo 4: Sins of the Horadrim
Diablo 4 fans are buzzing with excitement as Season 9, dubbed “Sins of the Horadrim,” gears up for release. Scheduled for download on July 1 at 6 PM BST, this update promises fresh features and rewards that will enhance gameplay across all platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.
As detailed in the patch notes, players can expect a plethora of balance changes and bug fixes that aim to refine the gaming experience. Key fixes address issues such as the Nightmare Dungeons not dropping final rewards, and glitches involving Horadric Spellcraft and Horadric Jewels.
Moreover, players will be thrilled to find that accessing the World Map from Astaroth’s Lair is now possible, making navigation smoother than ever. Specific character class fixes for the Barbarian, Druid, Rogue, Sorcerer, and Necromancer also await avid gamers.
What’s New in the Patch Notes?
Bug Fixes
Nightmare Dungeons
- Fixed an issue preventing the final reward cache drop in Nightmare Dungeons with the Treasure Hunt affix.
- Adjusted the drop rate for Obol chests in the Horadric Reserves Nightmare Dungeon.
- Rectified the missing interaction tooltip for Rare Horadric Chests.
- Improved affix applications during Party play in Escalating Nightmares.
- Fixed an issue where Sorcerer Hydras would incorrectly drop Experience motes in Nightmare Dungeons with the Forgotten Wisdom Affix.
Gameplay
General
- Fixed various issues regarding Horadric Spellcraft effects and Horadric Jewels.
- Resolved a glitch where Astaroth could become invincible while staggered during dismount.
- Enabled World Map access from Astaroth’s Lair.
- Ensured proper activation of X’fal’s Corroded Signet from Shocking Damage.
Barbarian
- Fixed interactions allowing the power of Hooves of the Mountain God to be activated improperly by Battle Trance.
- Addressed functionality issues with the Ugly Bastard Helm power.
- Corrected instances where Barbarians experienced infinite Berserk duration.
Druid
- Made sure the Aspect of the Alpha grants bonus damage for Werewolf Companions.
- Fixed snapping bonus issues with the Mangled Aspect.
Necromancer
- Corrected Kalen’s Edict, which was doubling death bonuses for Skeletal Warriors.
- Modified Aspect of Decaying Humerus to properly display Shadow damage changes.
- Addressed situations where newly spawned Skeletal Mages would die without proper support.
- Fixed Skeletal Mage Mastery Ranks not applying correctly.
- Resolved disappearing minions issue caused by certain Sacrifice bonuses when logging in.
- Prevented extra mages from dying or reversion when entering town.
Rogue
- Fixed an issue causing players to get stuck at 1 Health when using Deathmask of Nirmitruq.
- Adjusted the Supreme Death Trap’s Pull resist area to center on the trap.
Sorcerer
- Corrected scenarios where Serpentine Aspect allowed summoning an additional Hydra.
- Fixed issue with Hydra attacks not increasing Critical Strike Chance using Elementalist’s Aspect.
- Addressed Shimmering Ice Armor’s cooldown reduction limits.
User Interface and User Experience
- Fixed tooltips and display issues concerning various aspects and buffs in the game.
- Addressed selling glitches with the Purveyor of Curiosities.
- Implemented performance and stability improvements across the board.
With this exciting update, players can look forward to an enhanced experience in Diablo 4, making the journey through Sanctuary even more thrilling. Fixes and improvements across classes promise to make gameplay smoother and more enjoyable, delivering exactly what fans have been waiting for.