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It fixes the offline ladder issue, stabilizes performance, and adds gyro controls that make the game feel native to the Switch. If you own the game and have the means to apply updates offline, do not hesitate.
This article breaks down everything you need to know about the latest updates, what makes the Switch version "exclusive," and how to manage your game data effectively.
New status effects that weaken enemy resistances and crowd-control entire screens.
In between the major patches, Blizzard issued smaller hotfixes. (February 12, 2026) addressed early issues with game lobbies and Steam rewards. Following that, on April 3, 2026, Patch 3.1.2 was released, focusing on general bug fixes and further smoothing out the experience after the launch of the "Reign of the Warlock" DLC.