Diablo 3 patch 2.4.0 is now live

Despite there being no extended maintenance this week, the Diablo 3 2.0.4 patch is now live on the servers.

PTR testing of this major content update concluded earlier this week and Season 5 start this Friday so the patch was expected today. This patch is quite a big deal for the Diablo 3 community as it comes with new zones to hack’n’slash through, new Set Dungeons to challenge high ranked players, a new Kanai’s Cube recipe, the new Season Rebirth feature, Empowered Rifts, and the new Action Combat mechanic which gives more XP and a speed boost. There’s a lot to check out.

The full patch notes are quite lengthy as they also include all the skill changes and they are available now for perusal.

If you’re returning to the game after a break, make sure you check DiabloWiki.Net for information on the updates and follow the news on Diabloii.Net.

Diablo 3 Patch 2.4.0 Main Feature Updates

New Feature: Greyhollow Island

The mysterious forested locale of Greyhollow Island is now open for exploration! Inhabited by new enemies and steeped in intrigue, brave the wilds and unravel the enigma behind the isle’s mysterious inhabitants. Be forewarned, however; the land itself is hungry for blood.

ew Feature: Expanded Zones

The Sanctuary you know grows larger. Two existing zones are receiving new, fully explorable additions, featuring new bounties and events. Survive the hunting grounds of the fierce yeti in the Eternal Woods, a new branch of The Ruins of Sescheron zone. The cultists have finally gotten around to clearing up the debris on those stairs in Leoric’s Manor, opening up the Royal Quarters for curious treasure hunters.

New Feature: Set Dungeons

Test your mettle against one of twenty-four custom designed set dungeons! Each dungeon features a pre-generated, static course designed entirely around a specific class set. Don all six pieces of your chosen set and visit Leoric’s Library to obtain a clue on where these hidden trials are located. Hunt down your dungeon of choice and master it to unlock exclusive cosmetic rewards!

New Feature: Empowered Rifts

Spend your gold to empower a Greater Rift, granting a fourth opportunity to upgrade a Legendary Gem. Gold costs vary based on the tier of Greater Rift level attempted, and bonus upgrades are granted only to those who successfully complete the rift, so spend wisely!

New Feature: Season Rebirth

Transition seamlessly from Season to Season with the new Season Rebirth feature! This option allows you to instantly transform a non-Seasonal hero to a fresh level 1 Season hero, maintaining their name and hours played. All gear is removed and automatically mailed to you in the non-Season, providing up to thirty days to reclaim the items at a later time. Paragon level, completed achievements, and other accomplishments also remain behind with your non-Seasonal heroes.

New Feature: Revised Buff Bar

A cleaner, clearer user interface makes its way to all platforms with our revised buff bar. Static buffs have been removed from the buff bar area, replaced by new indicators and timers that have been added to the skill bar. We’ve also included a collapsible buff-holder, which condenses party and group buffs and can be expanded by moving your cursor over the indicator or by assigning a hotkey via the Heads Up Display section of the Key Bindings option menu, revealing all your buffs at a moment’s glance.

New to PC: Action Combat

The popular console version of Action Combat makes its way to PC! Massacre, Destruction, and Trap Mastery bonuses are now granted to players who chain together death, destruction, and clever maneuvers. Earn bonus experience, a temporary boost to movement speed, or a buff to your resource generation through tactical play.