Players of Diablo 4 on PC have been facing troublesome VRAM issues since the game's launch, which were not mentioned in the recent patch notes. However, there's good news for them as a Blizzard developer has confirmed that a fix for this problem will be included in the upcoming Update 1.1.1.
The VRAM problem causes the game to excessively utilize the graphics cards' memory, leading to performance problems and occasional crashes. This issue seems to particularly affect high-end graphics cards, as reported by one user on the Blizzard Forums who experienced freezes and crashes despite playing on ultra settings without any previous issues.
The VRAM problem appears to be widespread and not isolated to just a few players, leaving many wondering when Blizzard will release a proper solution. According to a developer, the patch to address this issue will be released soon.
The 1.1.1 patch notes have been revealed by Blizzard Entertainment, but not all the changes were mentioned in the notes. Community lead, Adam Fletcher, responded to a fan's query about the VRAM memory leak, confirming that Patch 1.1.1 will include changes to VRAM management. The developer also assured players that Blizzard will continue monitoring the situation even after the patch is live.
Players will need to assess the impact of the patch on Diablo 4's VRAM usage once it's released. Fortunately, they won't have to wait much longer, as Diablo 4 Patch 1.1.1 is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday, August 8. Alongside addressing the VRAM issues, the update also promises class-specific buffs and bug fixes.
