Diablo 4 Season 5: Release Date and What to Anticipate

Time: 2024-07-31

Release Date

Diablo 4 Season 5 is set to launch on August 6, 2024, at 6 PM BST. Early access was available through the public test realm from June 25 to July 2, but now we're just a short wait away from the official release.

Season 5 Highlights
Season 5 promises new content including items, quests, and storylines. Key features include a new questline set in Hawezar, battling the Infernal Hordes, and facing the powerful Fell Council. The new gameplay activity involves fighting waves of demons, collecting Burning Aether, and earning rewards.

Infernal Hordes
Infernal Hordes involve90-second waves of demons, growing stronger daily. Players will collect Burning Aether to unlock powerful items and face the Fell Council, a group of corrupted priests with unique abilities.

New Items and Weapons
Season 5 introduces new Legendary and Unique items, with the best chances of acquiring them during Infernal Hordes. Players can look forward to improved loot and new weapon types for various classes.

Quality-of-Life Updates
Several improvements are being made:
- Endgame boss fights are now easier to replay, and bosses drop additional gold.
- The Beast in Ice fight no longer requires crafting sigils and is more accessible.
- Whisper bounties and Hell Compasses have been streamlined for quicker completion.

Loot and Treasure Changes
Treasure Goblins now drop more Legendary and Rare items, increased gold, and other valuable resources. Loot quality and drop rates have been adjusted to enhance the gameplay experience.

Weapon and Class Adjustments
More classes can now use a variety of weapon types, with updated affixes to benefit different classes, such as Sorcerers now using one-handed swords and maces.
For further details, check out the complete patch notes and updates on Diablo 4.