“In the realm of darkness, we are the beacon of light!”
Blizzard announced the all-new Diablo 4 Season of Blood at Gamescom: Opening Night Live! Diablo 4 Season 2 will feature a new questline, vampiric powers, five additional endgame bosses, Erys as a vampire hunter, and more. Read on for details.
Vampires and vampire hunters enter Diablo 4 Season of Blood
The announcement arrived with a new trailer as well. It showcased Erys as a vampire hunter voiced by actress and producer Gemma Chan. According to Blizzard, players will be able to accompany Erys as she leads the charge against Sanctuary's newest threat.
"At the behest of their dark master, a newly turned army of ravenous vampires has set their sights on Sanctuary. The master’s sinister plot remains a shrouded mystery but their pursuit for the blood of innocents has caused an uproar. You must learn to hunt the hunter — your fate depends on it," Blizzard noted.
Diablo 4 Season of Blood: What to expect
In addition to the new questline, vampiric powers, and five endgame bosses, Diablo 4 Season of Blood will get some quality-of-life updates. These will include improved inventory management for gems and changes to the functionality of status effects. Obol capacity upgrades, paragon points, skill points, and potion charges will also carry over into a new season for Eternal Realm or seasonal characters.
- New questline
- Vampiric powers
- Five additional endgame bosses
- Quality-of-life updates
Diablo 4 Season 2 start date
The new season will kick off on Oct. 17, according to Blizzard. More details will be shared as we all near the Diablo 4 Season 2 start date.
That's all for now. Are you excited for the new season? Stay tuned on esports.gg for more news and updates.