Patch 1.3.5, a new update for Diablo IV, will be rolled out later today for all versions of the game, Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed. This patch introduces a few visual improvements to the game, including ray-traced shadows and reflections, as well as updates to Ambient Occlusion and Contact shadows.
Patch notes:
- GAME UPDATES
- Patch 1.3.5. introduces Raytracing to all supported platforms and updates to Ambient Occlusion and Contact Shadows.
- BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue where the Portal entrance to the Gauntlet didn’t apply Portal cosmetics.
- Fixed an issue where the ability to interact with certain things would not function if Corpse Tendrils was equipped to the same key binding as ‘Interact’.
- Fixed an issue where some elites could not properly spawn in the second half of the Path of the Blind dungeon.
- Fixed an issue where some headstone cosmetics would not appear in the Wardrobe.
- Various performance, stability, and visual improvements.
Ray tracing (shadows) comparison:
Ray tracing off (Left), ray tracing enabled (Right).
On the left, ray tracing is disabled, and the shadows are more angular and harsher. On the right, ray tracing is enabled and the shadows are softer and more lifelike.
Contact shadows comparison:
Blizzard on how to enable:
To enable ray tracing and other visual enhancements on PC, select ‘Options’ from the in-game Menu. … On Console, Select ‘Options’ from the in-game Menu. From there, navigate to the ‘Graphics’ Tab. Under ‘Performance,’ select ‘Enhanced Visuals.’ This enables Enhanced Visuals on Console, feast your eyes on your improved ray tracing visuals! It increases the quality of textures like fur, hair, and fog. Shadows will have a more realistic response to light at various distances, and many reflections will be enhanced. In order not to compromise overall performance, this feature is locked at 30 FPS (frames per second) overall.