Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Public Test Realm (PTR) version 3.2.0 for Diablo IV will run from August 4 to August 11. The test period allows players to preview upcoming Season 15 features, including Soul Shards, Character Rebirth, Legacy Uniques, Challenge Dungeons, and the Horadric Mail.
While several major mechanics are featured in the PTR, Blizzard noted that part of the upcoming seasonal content will remain secret until it is officially showcased at BlizzCon.
Season 15 introduces Soul Shards, a new socketable item type designed to offer powerful stat boosts in exchange for notable penalties.
Exploration in the open world becomes more dangerous with two new combat encounters:
Blizzard is bringing back iconic equipment from Diablo, Diablo II, and Diablo III, updated to fit Diablo IV attribute systems. Legacy Uniques will remain available permanently after Season 15 arrives.
Confirmed returning items include:
The creation of Mythic Uniques has been revamped to offer two distinct crafting paths:
Additionally, all Iconic Mythics will now feature common versions to make them easier to acquire during character progression. The update also adds Unique Amulets and Mythic Unique Amulets to further expand build customization.
Season 15 addresses long-standing community requests with two major quality-of-life systems:
The 3.2.0 PTR will be available exclusively via the Battle.net launcher client between August 4 and August 11.
During the testing period, players can interact with a special vendor offering materials, gear, levels, glyphs, and resources to quickly test all incoming features. Blizzard plans to use community feedback from the test to address balance, fix bugs, and refine systems ahead of the full release of Season 15.
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