The Season of Blood in Diablo IV was revealed at Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live, with an official release date set for October 17th. Rod Fergusson, General Manager of Diablo, introduced the season and announced actress and producer Gemma Chan as a significant addition to the voice cast.
Rising Vampires and New Questlines in Season of Blood
Season of Blood focuses on combatting the emergence of vampires in Sanctuary and utilizing their powers. The lead character, Erys the Vampire Hunter, voiced by Gemma Chan, will lead players in embracing new supernatural abilities to protect Sanctuary from the vampire lord. This season brings new Vampiric Powers, a Questline, and five endgame bosses targeting specific Unique and Ultra Unique items, along with several quality-of-life updates.
Milestones and Exciting Announcements
Diablo IV has reached 12 million players with 1.3 billion hours of gameplay since its world premiere, marking a significant milestone. The celebration of this milestone was paired with additional insights into the Season of Blood, providing a glimpse of what’s to come.
Quality-of-Life Updates in Diablo IV
The upcoming season also brings several community-requested updates:
- More efficient Inventory management for Gems.
- Carryover of Paragon Points, Skill Points, Potion Charges, and Obol capacity upgrades into a new Season with Eternal or previous Seasonal Realm characters.
- Changes to the functionality of status effects such as Vulnerable, Overpower, Critical Strike Damage, and Elemental Resistances.
- Targeting specific Unique and Ultra Unique items as a drop in both Seasonal and Eternal Realms.
A Dark Hunt Begins with Erys
A vampire hunter named Erys, who actively hunts the bloodthirsty creatures throughout Sanctuary, introduces players to the new season. Her voice, provided by actress Gemma Chan, can be heard in the newly released trailer.
Season of Blood: More Details to Follow
While the initial revelation of the Season of Blood has offered exciting details, more information will be shared as the release date approaches. Gamers can anticipate more on new Questlines, Vampiric Powers, additional endgame bosses, and community-requested quality-of-life updates. Watch the trailer to meet Erys and prepare for the new challenges ahead in Diablo IV.
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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
