Blizzard's action-RPG, Diablo 4, has just released a minor patch that focuses on addressing bugs and gameplay issues. This update, announced shortly after the second Diablo 4 Developer Livestream, can now be downloaded and applied by players on various platforms.
Recently, news has surfaced about Diablo 4's Season 1, set to begin on July 20. The second Developer Livestream provided insights into what players can anticipate during the event, particularly regarding the rewards they can earn when creating a new seasonal character or utilizing the game's Battle Pass. Thus, both fans and the development team have plenty to prepare for before the season commences, including ensuring the game remains playable and up-to-date, even with the minor changes introduced in the latest Diablo 4 patch.
Blizzard announced on Twitter that Patch 1.0.4 for Diablo 4 is now available on all platforms. The patch focuses on fixing gameplay bugs, quest and dungeon errors, and user interface issues. A significant update in this patch is that Helltide chests will now drop Unique items, addressing the previous issue where players farming Helltide events couldn't obtain Unique items despite using Aberrant Cinders to open chests.
Additionally, Blizzard has increased the maximum cap for players' crafting materials bag in this patch. Initially limited to 9,999 of each material, the update has expanded it to 99,999. Players who have faced problems with the Diablo 4 blacksmith due to the crafting materials bag cap will likely find it resolved after applying Patch 1.0.4. Furthermore, fans can continue grinding and collecting materials without concerns about reaching the maximum amount in the near future.
Given the amount of preparation required before the commencement of Diablo 4's Season of the Malignant, it comes as no surprise that the game's development team is gradually addressing minor issues through small updates like this one. Hopefully, Patch 1.0.4 will further enhance the overall Diablo 4 experience, and fans will duly acknowledge the dedication and hard work put in by the team thus far.
Diablo 4 Patch Notes: 1.0.4 Build #42942 (PC) and #42880 (Console)
Bug Fixes
Gameplay
Fixed an issue where the damage multiplier for Enhanced Frozen Orb wasn't applying correctly.
Fixed an issue where enemies with the Vortex affix would deal damage through Immunity.
The Elixir of Expertise issue has been resolved. It was previously reducing resource cost by 10% instead of the intended 20%.
The issue with the Paragon Subdue Glyph has been fixed. Previously, the damage bonus was being applied to all targets instead of only Vulnerable targets.
The Barbarian's Whirlwind ability no longer stops channeling briefly when a Cooldown skill is cast while using it.
The guaranteed Overpower buff from the Barbarian’s Earthstriker's Aspect is no longer consumed upon gaining any other buff.
Resolved a problem in which the player character would become immobile when utilizing the Rogue's Shadow Step ability beyond the intended target's range.
Resolved a problem where the player's rotation was hindered while employing a Channeled Skill with a one-hand weapon and no off-hand item equipped.
The cooldown of the Cursed Scrolls in Fields of Hatred has been corrected to match the displayed 5-minute cooldown.
The Codex of Power now ensures that Aspects dealing flat damage scale with item power rather than player level.
The Necromancer's Shadow Mages now properly apply additional shadow damage through the Shadowblight Key Passive.
Cheat Death effects will now trigger even if you die while mounted.
Quests and Dungeons
Fixed an issue where a traversal wouldn't appear during the The Blind Eye quest, blocking progression.
Resolved an issue where the Mother's Judgement enemy would appear prematurely before the player initiated the encounter in the Whispers from the Past quest.
Addressed various problems that caused the player's progress in quests to be obstructed when utilizing a Town Portal in certain sequences.
Fixed various other issues that prevented progression for multiple Quests.
Fixed an issue where the Forgotten Depths dungeon had one fewer prisoner to release than intended.
Addressed a bug that caused players to drop the Vial of Quicksilver when teleporting to Wejinhani during the Witch of the Wastes quest, even though it was an authorized area for the quest.
Resolved a bug that prevented players from completing the Cultist's Refuge, Howling Warren, and Luban’s Rest dungeons if the Butcher appeared and was left alive.
Resolved the problem of Treasure Goblins in Nightmare Dungeons with the Death Pulse Affix causing excessive damage through their post-death explosion.
Resolved the issue preventing proper completion of the Mirage quest.
UI
Fixed an issue where the QR code used for account linking on console was improperly sized, which made scanning it difficult.
Improved the display of the Imprint cost for Legendary Aspects by fixing an issue with inaccurate information.
Resolved the problem that prevented Console players from navigating the Shop after utilizing the Buy More Platinum button.
The Upgrade Glyph tab would not close after moving away from the Awakened Glyphstone, which has been resolved.
The tooltip of a Skill unlocked by item contribution now includes an Assign Skill button.
Resolved an problem where using a controller to trade a portion of a stack would incorrectly show the tooltip as a complete stack.
Resolved an issue where the Weekly Reward Cache for defeating a World Boss would mistakenly appear as obtainable if a Whisper for defeating the boss was active, even if the Cache had already been collected before.
Miscellaneous
Fixed an issue where the NPC Arlo couldn't be interacted with.
The Fields of Hatred Killer Cosmetic Set was missing helmets for Druid, Necromancer, and Rogue, but this issue has been resolved.
The cost of the Sturdy Saddle Cosmetic from the Stable Vendor will no longer scale with the player character's Level.
Resolved a problem where players could manipulate the Seething Abomination boss within the Alzuuda Fields of Hatred zone, leading it to a position where it became susceptible to damage, while remaining unable to retaliate.
Resolved a problem where Mount Cosmetics failed to exhibit proper visibility when applied while the player was currently mounted.
Improved camera movement during Local Co-Op by instantly moving from the point of death to the respawn point for players.
Resolved a bug where the player and NPC would vanish during a dialogue sequence if the player was currently affected by a Conduit shrine. (Demonic trickery strikes again!)
Various Localization fixes.
Various other interface and accessibility Improvements.
Further stability, performance, and visual improvements across all platforms.
Fixed an issue where transmogs on off-hand Items for Sorcerers would reset upon performing any Inventory action.
Gameplay Adjustments
Helltide chests can now drop Unique items.
The bosses Vhenard, Brol, and Cyhrach have had their health pools and damage output reduced.
The cap for crafting materials has been increased from 9999 to 99999.
Diablo 4 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
