What you need to know
- Diablo 4 currently has four levels of difficulty, and datamining has revealed evidence that a fifth level is coming.
- The capstone dungeon for World Tier 5 will be in the Fractured Peaks.
- The same datamining has also uncovered new Gem tiers that will be available in the new World Tier.
Diablo 4 has been a blast so far and after a relatively smooth launch we are eagerly awaiting news of what Season 1 and the Battle Pass have in store for us. But some hardcore fans are wondering if the game will get even more challenging in the future. Right now, you can test your skills in four World Tiers, each with its own rewards and dangers. But is there a fifth World Tier on the horizon?
According to some dataminers, the answer is yes. They have found clues in the game files that suggest a new level of difficulty is coming to Diablo 4, but we don’t know when or how. This shouldn’t be too shocking, considering Diablo 3 had a whopping sixteen difficulty levels by the end. But what will World Tier 5 bring to the table? We’re dying to find out.
To unlock World Tiers 3 and 4, you have to finish the campaign and face the Capstone Dungeons, where only the bravest and strongest can survive. These are the ultimate tests of your skills and gear, and they will reward you with access to World Tier 3 and World Tier 4, aptly named as Nightmare and Torment.
But what if there is another Capstone Dungeon waiting for you in World Tier 5? That’s what DataMineARPG claims to have discovered in their datamining article, which you can read here. They have also uncovered a temporary image for World Tier 5, though this may just be a placeholder and be for testing purposes only.
Not only has this artwork been uncovered, but DataMineARPG believe the Capstone Dungeon location is also marked within the Fractured Peaks, a snowy and treacherous region full of dangers. Are you ready to take on the challenge?
Currently you can also get higher quality gems as you fight through higher World Tiers, and there are five available: Crude, Chipped, Complete, Flawless and Royal. One can assume there will be even better gems available if there is indeed a World Tier 5, and datamining has also uncovered at least three more quality levels.
- Rank 6 – name unknown
- Rank 7 – Magnificent
- Rank 8 – Perfect
These may also change at point of rollout, but the dataminers have gone on to speculate the effect of those jewels, and we highly recommend you read the full report if you are interested in deep diving into those leaks. The news of higher difficulties should be welcome news to the most hardcore of players that have already broken level 100 and are well on their way to demonic domination.
At the moment, all we can think of is what loot awaits us in World Tier 5? If Sacred items drop in World Tier 3, and Ancestral in World Tier 4, what legendary powers await us in World Tier 5? We can’t wait to find out.
Diablo 4 is out on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and PlayStation consoles and is shaping up to be one of the best Xbox games of the year. Stay tuned to Windows Central for all the latest news, guides, and more on Diablo 4.
