Blizzard has officially confirmed two developer livestreams to discuss the forthcoming Season of Blood in Diablo 4. Slated for release on October 17, this season will introduce vampires as main adversaries, offering fresh content and challenges for players.
While Diablo 4 has generally been a hit since its launch, its journey has been smooth. Critics panned the game’s first season, Season of the Malignant, for nerfing particular game builds without adding much new content. However, Diablo 4’s lead, Rod Ferguson, dropped hints about the next season as early as September 15, promising in-depth streams to elaborate on the fresh content.
Get the gory details on what's coming in the Season of Blood from the first of two Dev Update Livestreams.
— Diablo (@Diablo) September 27, 2023
💀 New Season Info
🩸 Vampiric Powers
⚔️ QoL Changes
📅 October 4
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Details about what’s new in the upcoming season
The first of these streams will go live on October 4 at 11 a.m. PDT. According to Blizzard’s blog, this stream will spotlight several quality-of-life upgrades in Season 2. These include additional storage space and enhancements to dungeons and mounts. After the main discussion, players will have a chance to pose their questions directly to the developers. A second stream on October 10 will zero in on alterations to class balance in the new season.
We already know that Season 2 will bring a new Vampire Hunter companion named Erys and a questline centred on a vampire lord attacking Sanctuary after Lilith’s defeat. In addition, players can expect five new and returning endgame bosses that could yield some of the game’s rarest items.
What it means for the players
The stakes are high for Blizzard to deliver a robust update, as many players have exhausted the content from Season 1. One player has even reached the maximum level for all classes. More content is vital for keeping Diablo 4’s community engaged and for the game to thrive as a live service. These two upcoming streams prove the developers are committed to this goal.
