Following a small extension to Diablo 4’s currently-ongoing Season 7, Blizzard will formally kick off the sport’s eighth season. We’ve identified a lot about what to anticipate from this coming season – because of the PTR – however the developer by no means correctly revealed it.
This modifications subsequent week, when Blizzard will host a pleasant, lengthy livestream to formally unveil Belial’s Return.
The title of Season 8 being Belial’s Return was really revealed in the recently-published Diablo 4 2025 roadmap. The identical infographic additionally named the 2 seasons that may observe from that, all the way in which till the tip of the yr and into 2026.
The roadmap even teased two cross-over occasions with outdoors manufacturers, and the primary of these – a Berserk collaboration – was simply teased. We’re possible going to listen to one thing about that in subsequent week’s livestream, seeing because it falls smack dab in the course of Season 8. Talking of the livestream, that is going to be the full-fat Developer Replace, not the extra informal Campfire Chat. The present is scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at 11am PT, 2pm ET, 7pm UK.
That is going to be the ultimate preview forward of Season 8’s launch on April 29. The Developer Replace goes to cowl the brand new questline, seasonal powers, and sure contact on any modifications made because the Season 8 PTR.
Season 8: Belial’s Return will usually make Diablo 4 a little bit tougher by revamping the endgame boss ladders. It is also going to introduce the flexibility to earn and use boss powers, and there is going to be a brand new public occasion, as we’ve come to anticipate from every new season.
Curiously, Blizzard is attempting one thing totally different with this livestream. Following its conclusion, neighborhood host Lurkin will be a part of Blizzard’s Charles Dunn for a brand new present known as Sanctuary Sitdown. The present will proceed the dialogue, although it seems to primarily be an avenue to reply some Discord neighborhood questions.
You’ll be capable to observe alongside stay on Diablo’s official YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and TikTok channels. As all the time, you possibly can come again to VG247 following the stream for a recap.
