Diablo IV’s Ray Tracing Update Isn’t Great

Who is this even for?

Are these slightly better reflections and softer shadows worth cutting your framerate in half? PS5 screenshot taken by the author.

I reinstalled the mildly disappointing Diablo IV to check out the latest step in its ongoing existential crisis: its long-in-development ray tracing update. This is out now for free across PS5, Series X, and PC. Xbox Series S owners don’t get any of the new ray tracing effects, but should still benefit from the patch’s updated ambient occlusion system for…