Highlights
- Diablo 4's 1.1.1 patch will address ongoing performance concerns, including the VRAM leak issue that affects PC gameplay.
- Fans are hopeful that the patch will successfully solve these issues, as the VRAM leak causes other game-breaking bugs.
- Fixing the VRAM issue would lead to smoother gameplay and an even experience across all platforms, enhancing the cooperative and competitive aspects of the game.
Diablo 4's 1.1.1 patch will feature a fix to ongoing performance concerns with the game. The game has had its fair share of issues. Some are totally game-breaking and some are glitches that give players unfair advantages. such being the case with one Diablo 4 bug that allows Eternal characters to enter the Seasonal Realm. However, even with all these bugs, the biggest worry of most fans is how the game can run as smoothly as possible.
One of the biggest to date is Diablo 4's VRAM leak issue. This is a persistent concern that happens a lot on the PC version. Various reports are concerned that Diablo 4 heavily relies on the utilization of the VRAM in graphics cards. This in turn leads to horrible performance which slows the gameplay and hampers playability of the game. This happens even when using lower settings, so it is something the devs should really fix. With the upcoming release of patch 1.1.1, the specific note was surprisingly absent. However, Blizzard has put out a statement clearing the air.
Blizzard Entertainment Community lead Adam Fletcher has confirmed that patch 1.1.1 will address the Diablo 4 VRAM management issues. While the early patch notes do not state this, Fletcher has confirmed that it is indeed included and that the team will continue to monitor this item once the update goes live. Still, even with this assurance, the VRAM situation is alarming, especially not knowing what extent the developers have gone to provide a solution.
Many fans are hoping that patch 1.1.1 will finally solve this issue. This is mostly due to the fact that the VRAM leak leads to other problems within Diablo 4. There is a direct correlation between the VRAM issue and other game-breaking bugs, and so many players hope that fixing it will not create new issues to address. Should the update prove successful, it could lead to smoother gameplay that will allow players from all platforms to enjoy the game evenly.
The game is still in its early infancy. With Diablo 4's Season of the Malignant having just launched, there's a lot more that the game can improve on. The first season is looking exciting for many gamers. If Blizzard manages to fix a lot of the glitches and bugs that surround the game, fans will be able to fully enjoy the gameplay. Hashing out the PC version to perform on the same level as the console counterparts will allow the Diablo community to have that authentic cooperative and competitive experience on an even playing field.
Diablo 4 is currently available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.