Did They Just SAVE Season 5 in Diablo 4?

Summary

In this gaming news roundup, the spotlight falls on the upcoming 'Diablo IV' class, the Spirit Born, set to launch with the 'Vessel of Hatred' expansion on October 8th. The video also delves into the 'Path of Exile' expansion, 'Settlers of Gore', featuring a strategic town management system and the introduction of gold as a currency. Additionally, the script covers updates for 'Diablo IV' Season 5, including quality of life improvements and class balance adjustments, as well as the reveal of Overwatch's new support hero, Juno, with her unique mobility and healing abilities.

Takeaways

• 🔥 Season 5 of Diablo I is undergoing significant changes based on PTR feedback which may save the season.
• 🐾 Spirit Born, Diablo 4's newest class, was revealed and is set to release with the expansion 'Vessel of Hatred' on October 8th.
• 🎮 Rer got to playtest the Spirit Born and will share a detailed breakdown of the class along with his thoughts in an upcoming video.
• 🔗 Squarespace is highlighted as an easy-to-use tool for building websites, with a new AI feature called Squarespace Blueprint.
• 🦁 The Spirit Born class uses four Animal Spirits and has sparked Harambe memes due to the Gorilla Spirit.
• 🛡 Disappointment was expressed by Paladin fans as the new class does not fulfill the Shield gameplay fantasy.
• 🌟 Rer believes the next class after Spirit Born might be a shield-bearing class with auras, though this is just a theory.
• 📈 Major updates to Season 5 include quality of life improvements, a new game mode 'The Infernal Hordes', and class balance changes.
• 💰 Changes to the XP acquisition system will remove the cap for gaining XP from fighting monsters more than 10 levels higher, incentivizing higher difficulty challenges.
• 🛍️ Unique items in Diablo I are undergoing a rework to be on par with tempered legendaries, maintaining their distinct identity in the game.
• 🏰 'Settlers of Gore' is the new Path of Exile expansion featuring town management and strategy elements, introducing gold as a currency for various in-game activities.

Q & A

What major changes are being made to Diablo I based on PTR feedback?

The developers are implementing massive changes to improve Diablo I, including quality of life updates, a new wave-based game mode called The Infernal Hordes, and significant class balance adjustments.

What is the Spirit Born and when will it be released?

The Spirit Born is Diablo 4's newest class, set to release with the expansion Vessel of Hatred on October 8th. It's a martial artist class that calls upon four Animal Spirits.

What updates are being made to the Barbarian class in Diablo I?

The Barbarian class is receiving significant nerfs, including reductions to the power of Keystone passives and adjustments to main stat scaling to balance its damage output with other classes.

How are the Sorcerers being adjusted in the upcoming patch?

Sorcerers are getting damage and toughness buffs, increased caps on Paragon node bonuses, and improvements to their damage reduction abilities, making them potentially twice as strong as before.

What changes are being made to the XP acquisition system in Diablo I?

The cap on XP gain from fighting monsters more than 10 levels higher is being removed, meaning players will gain more XP for fighting higher-level monsters, encouraging challenges and faster leveling.

What is the new currency called Pale Marks and what is it used for?

Pale Marks is a new resource used to purchase trade agreements and barter for items in the Mercenary Den. It is earned from increasing rapport with mercenaries and completing various activities with them.

What is the new Path of Exile expansion about and when is it releasing?

The new Path of Exile expansion, Settlers of Wraeclast, introduces a strategy game and town management league mechanic. It is scheduled to release on July 26th.

What are the key features of the new Settlers of Wraeclast expansion?

Key features include town management, resource gathering, NPC hiring, real-time mining and shipping, and the ability to automate map running with NPCs.

What is the new hero Juno in Overwatch 2 and what are her abilities?

Juno is a highly mobile support hero who uses a machine pistol for offense and healing. She can glide, deploy a speed-boosting portal, use an orbital ray for healing and damage boosting, and launch lock-on torpedoes.

What changes are being made to the itemization and unique items in Diablo I?

The developers are reworking unique items to make them more viable and on par with tempered legendaries, empowering them without allowing tempering on uniques.

What improvements are being made to the Infernal Hordes mode in Diablo I?

Rewards are being increased, the cost of the end chest is being reduced, wave time is shortened, monster spawn rates and event spawn pace are increased, and higher tiers will be introduced post-launch.