Diablo 4: Update 2.2.2 Release Date & Patch Notes Overview
Release Date
Blizzard has announced that Diablo 4 Update 2.2.2 is scheduled to Diablo 4 Items release on May 27, 2025, at approximately 6 pm BST (UK time). This patch introduces significant adjustments and bug fixes, with a particular focus on Masterworking and performance improvements.
Key Changes & Features
Masterworking Overhaul
One of the biggest changes in Update 2.2.2 centers on the Masterworking system - the in-game mechanic where players improve and reset their gear's Masterwork ranks to enhance stats.
Cost Reduction: The patch reduces the basic material costs involved in Masterworking from Rank 1 through Rank 4.
Masterwork Reset Requirements: Reset costs have also been lowered.
Exceptions: Only Obducite (a rare crafting resource) and Gold costs remain unchanged.
Blizzard's Intent: The goal is to make Masterworking more accessible by minimizing the impact of Diablo IV Items for sale expensive materials beyond Obducite and Gold, especially for players who do many Masterwork resets.
DirectStorage Disabled Temporarily
Why? Blizzard has disabled the DirectStorage feature temporarily to investigate reported performance issues.
What is DirectStorage? It's a technology aimed at faster game load times using NVMe SSDs.
How to Re-enable? Players who want to continue benefiting from faster loads can manually turn DirectStorage back on:
