As Diablo 4 continues to evolve, each new season brings fresh challenges and exciting content to keep players engaged. With the upcoming Season of the Infernal Hordes, there’s plenty to look forward to. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about Diablo 4’s fifth season.
When Does the Season of the Infernal Hordes Begin?
Diablo 4 Season of the Infernal Hordes is set to launch on August 6, 2024. This season marks the fifth installment in Diablo 4’s seasonal content, bringing with it a host of new features and gameplay enhancements that are sure to excite both new and veteran players.
What’s New in Season of the Infernal Hordes?
The Season of the Infernal Hordes introduces several significant updates and additions to Diablo 4, including:
1. New Uniques and Legendary Items
- Over 50 New Items: Players can hunt down more than 50 new Uniques and Legendary items, each offering powerful new abilities and stats to enhance your character’s build.
2. Seasonal Questline
- Infernal Hordes Story: Dive into a new seasonal questline that explores the origins and impact of the Infernal Hordes on the world of Sanctuary.
3. Hellbreach Dungeons
- New Dungeon Type: Hellbreach dungeons are a new type of endgame challenge featuring tougher enemies and rewarding loot. These dungeons promise to test even the most seasoned Diablo 4 players.
4. Infernal Hordes Feature
- Wave-Based Mode: This new feature introduces a wave-based survival mode where players face off against increasingly difficult hordes of enemies. Successfully completing these waves will reward players with unique items and experience points.
Season Duration and Future Content
Diablo 4 seasons typically run for around three months. Season of the Infernal Hordes is expected to conclude in January 2025, paving the way for the next season. While Blizzard has yet to reveal details about season six, including its name and content, players can expect more exciting updates in the new year.
Current Season Recap: Loot Reborn
Before jumping into Season of the Infernal Hordes, it’s worth noting that Season 4: Loot Reborn is still active until August 6. This season brought significant changes, including:
- Masterworking and Tempering Crafting Systems: New systems that allow players to refine and enhance their gear for late-game optimization.
- Pit of Artificers: A new dungeon with unique challenges and rewards.
- Helltide Updates: Expanded content within the Helltide zones, offering greater rewards for players who brave these dangerous areas.
- Seasonal Questline: If you haven’t completed the season four questline yet, now is the time to finish it before the new season begins.
Conclusion
The Season of the Infernal Hordes promises to bring fresh excitement and challenges to Diablo 4. With new items, dungeons, and gameplay features, this season is shaping up to be one of the most engaging yet. Make sure to prepare your character and dive into the action on August 6!