How to Install & Play the Diablo 4 Public Test Realm (PTR)

Diablo 4's patch 1.4.0 is going to debut in the first-ever Public Testing Realm for the game, which will be available for a full week starting on April 2nd. Most of the changes that are coming with this update are going to go live with Season 4, including the brand new itemization rework, boss ladder additions, and a whole lot of class balance adjustments. Blizzard has decided that the scope of the update is too large to release straight away, so all of these changes will first go through the PTR.

This will provide the developers with a lot of feedback, which they will be able to iterate on and hopefully create a better experience for the launch of the season. Here is everything you need to know about how to join the Diablo 4 Public Testing Realm.

How to Join the Diablo 4 PTR

The Diablo 4 PTR is going to go live on April 2nd, and it will be available for an entire week. The Public Testing Realm will only be available for PC Battle.net players, which includes the regular client, as well as Game Pass. Whether you're interested in providing feedback or just trying out some of the new changes that are coming with Season 4, the way to do so is very simple. Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can join the Diablo 4 PTR:

• Open the Blizzard Battle.net App and select Diablo IV from your Games list.
• In the selector above the Play button, there is a game version drop down menu.
  • Select the option 'Public Test Realm'.
• Click Install to Install the PTR client. This becomes a Play button when ready.
• Click Play to log in to the PTR, and select any of the available Test Servers.
• Create a new test character.
• Enter the game and test Season 4!

If you’re a PC Game Pass or Game Pass Ultimate user, you’ll be able to access the PTR through the same flow as other Battle Net users. Access the Battle Net client through the Xbox App, then continue to access the PTR through Battle Net.

That is everything you need to know about the Public Testing Realm for Diablo 4's Season 4. With so many reworks and additions coming to the game, even the PTR is going to feel like a fresh experience for many players. Hopefully, the decision to add it is successful and Blizzard is able to create better content for the game going forward.