Diablo 4 update 1.68 (2.0.4) is rolling out on PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox consoles. According to the official Diablo 4 1.68 patch notes, the latest Vessel of Hatred Expansion update brings smoother questing, clearer UI, improved loot opportunities, and fixes Mercenary mechanics, Helltide events, as well as quest progression blockers. Apart from this, today’s D4 update 1.68 also enhances rewards for Legion events, higher Gem Fragment cap, PS5 VRR support, and many fixes for gameplay, classes, quests, and events.
Diablo 4 1.68 Patch Notes – October 26, 2024
Vessel of Hatred Expansion Updates
Gameplay Adjustments
- Varyana’s Acquisition Quest: Varyana’s health reduced to streamline player acquisition.
- Kurast Undercity Loot: Portal Prankster chests are now influenced by active bargains.
- New Loading Screens: Added Nahantu-themed visuals to the loading screen rotation.
- Improved Descriptions: Enhanced clarity for Undercity of Kurast Tributes descriptions.
Bug Fixes
Dark Citadel
- Tooltip & Icon Corrections: Resolved multiple tooltip and icon issues.
- Gloves of the Khazra Cosmetic: Now prevents unintentional salvage.
- Controller Interaction Fix: Community Challenge pedestal is now responsive with controllers.
- Unlock Progression: Fixed the Enclave of Strife completion unlock for Labyrinth of Souls.
- Cosmetic Reward Granting: Cosmetic rewards for completion are now consistently awarded.
- Maze Malaise Cast Issue: Faeroch now consistently casts Maze Malaise.
- Incense Stack Expiration: Incense of Rushing Wind stacks expire as intended.
- Resplendent Chests: Now correctly yield Citadel Coin caches.
Kurast Undercity
- Invisibility Issue: Longtooth no longer becomes invisible with specific attacks.
- Primary Resource Bargain Drop: Guaranteed item drops with related affix for Primary Resource bargains.
- Party Join Fix: Players can no longer join an active Kurast Undercity run or claim rewards improperly.
- Introduction Quest Credit: All party members now receive credit for introduction quests.
- Timer Activation: Timer properly initiates for all Kurast Undercity runs.
- Companion Attunement Fix: Summoned companions like Spirit Wolves no longer grant Attunement incorrectly.
Mercenaries
- Mercenary Status Display: Fixed overlapping hire and enlist statuses.
- Progression Block Fix: Resolved block in Varyana’s acquisition quest with Zulmog.
- Bonus Stats Persistence: Mercenary passive bonuses no longer persist post-dismissal.
- Bartering Rewards: Bartering quest now correctly grants rewards.
- Clear Unlock Requirements: Requirements for unlocking Bartering clarified.
Helltide and Strongholds
- Blood Maiden Defeat Tracking: Completing the Blood Maiden post-Helltide correctly updates Deeds of a Champion.
- Monster XP Adjustments: Monsters in Chakhir now provide intended Experience rewards.
Dungeons
- Bloodhorn Vortex Effect: Visual effects now properly disappear after Forgotten Remains.
- Sunbaked Overlook Completion: Sunbaked Overlook Cellar can now be completed successfully.
Spiritborn
- Hungering Necrolyte’s Cache: Spiritborn characters now have access to the cache.
- Evade Charges on Mount: Fixed Evade charge consumption when using boots with additional charges.
- Harmony of Ebewaka Modifications: Modifications now display correctly on Skills when mounted or in town.
- Aspect of Deflection Damage Display: Now properly displays damage dealt.
Quests and Events
- Thrust into the Dark Respawn Fix: Fixed respawn behind barricade.
- Nahantu Quest Rewards: Nahantu side quests now grant renown rewards as expected.
- All Good Things Progression: Quest objective “Collect Akarat’s Power” now progresses correctly.
- Unknowing Survivors Area Fix: Fixed respawn in inescapable area.
- Scales of History Level Requirements: Now requires Level 40 as intended for elixir crafting.
- Harbinger of Hatred Defeat: Prevents rare unbeatable state.
- Living Memory Quest Drops: Resolved issue of monsters dropping Urivar’s Orders inconsistently.
- Burning Crusade Progression: Neyrelle no longer becomes stuck, ensuring smooth progression.
- Skeletal Skirmishers Issue: Fixed dismount issue during The Way Out is Through quest.
- Quest Rewards: Corrected missing or incorrect affixes on quest reward items.
- Shrine Ambush Completion: Can now be completed even in Putrid Bodypit cellar.
Miscellaneous
- Gems and Runes Sockets in Restricted Content: Prevents swapping or removal in equipment-locked content.
- Boots from Bartering: Boots now include Evade modifier affix as expected.
- Jeweler in Kurast Training Grounds: Jeweler no longer appears in unintended areas.
Base Game Updates
Season of Hatred Rising
- Radiant Chests: Now grant bonus loot and Zakarum Remnants reputation if a Seething Opal is active.
- Seething Opal Update: Description now includes its effect on end-of-run loot, such as Pit and Kurast Undercity.
- Realmwalker Encounter: Health doubled, with an additional wave of Bloodbound Guardians.
Miscellaneous Updates
- Increased Gem Fragment Cap: Significant expansion of Gem Fragment storage.
- Dismount Damage: Increased damage threshold for forced dismounts, making them rarer in the endgame.
- Infernal Hordes Quick List: Added to Party Finder for easier matchmaking.
- VRR Support for PlayStation™ 5: Enabled with compatible displays when VRR is set to “automatic.”
Base Game Bug Fixes
Accessibility
- Colorblind Mode: Fixed Character Portraits not applying colorblind settings.
Season of Hatred Rising
- Bloodbound Guardians: Resolved issues with melee attacks on Bloodbound Guardians.
Helltide and Infernal Hordes
- Defeat the Fell Council: Fixed progression issues after defeating bosses.
Gameplay
- Affix Fixes: Greater Affixes now appear correctly for abilities like Blood Lance, Bone Storm, and Corpse Explosion.
- World Boss Drops: Health Potions now drop correctly at health thresholds.
- Dungeon Improvements: Fixed issues with Echo of Lilith and World Bosses disappearing or failing to spawn.
- Loot Fixes: Whisper Invaders and certain monsters drop loot as expected.
- Other Gameplay Fixes: Various fixes for Healing Wells, Greed Shrine effects, and mounted skill cooldown resets.
Class-Specific Fixes
- Druid: Shred targets correctly aimed at enemies.
- Necromancer: Reaping Lotus aspect benefits from “Chance for Sever” double damage affix.
- Rogue: Dance of Knives retains charges as expected.
- Sorcerer: Familiar Enchantment effect activates reliably; Deep Freeze movement fixed.
Quests and Events
- Event Fixes: Resolved issues in Jar of Souls, Hold Your Ground, and Ancient Obelisk events.
- Quest Fixes: Fixed Poacher spawns in the Tending Nature quest.
Dungeons and Strongholds
- Animus Urn in Bastion of Faith: Now interactable once required animus is collected.
- Kor Dragan Barracks Gate: Opens correctly after unlocking.
- Hope’s Light: Progression no longer blocked by town portal use.
Party Finder Improvements
- Quick List Availability: Added Boss Ladder Lairs, World Bosses, and non-Helltide Whispers.
- Training Grounds Removal: Removed as an activity in Party Finder listings.
User Interface and User Experience
- Icon and Tooltip Corrections: Fixed several issues with Rune, Skill, and item icons.
- Character Stats Tooltip: Updated to show skill points stop at level 60, not 50.
- Materials Tab: Corrected persistent new item icons.
Miscellaneous Fixes
- Cosmetic Drops: Corrected Diadem of the Ancient cosmetic drop issues.
- Collections of Rings Caches: Now grant experience correctly.
- General Stability: Various improvements to stability, performance, and visuals.
Previously, Diablo 4 patch 1.12 introduced new unique items and legendary aspects. Unfortunately, since the last patch 1.21, players are experiencing error codes and bugs. Today’s D4 patch 1.68 will address a few of these issues.
Download free Diablo 4 update 1.68 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
