In aTwitter post, General Manager of Diablo Rod Fergusson indicated thatDiablo 4Season 2,Season of Blood, has so much new stuff that two deep dive streams are already planned to cover it all. No dates for the streams have been revealed as of now, but it’s a promising glimpse into the near future ofDiablo 4.
Season 1, Season of the Malignant, has been pretty disappointing, to say the least. Sweeping nerfs hit the action RPG with the seasonal update, making the experience feel slower and less fun than the pre-season. To make things worse, the season itself doesn’t have much meaningful new content.
If there’s enough new content to justify two separate deep dive streams, it may be a bigger season than expected.
So much stuff in#Diablo4Season 2 that@PezRadarwill need to host two deep dive streams to cover it all!#SeasonofBlood
What we know so far
Players were shocked to seeSeason of Blood revealedat Gamescom opening night, just over a month after the first season began. Thematically, the new season will focus on an army of ravenous vampires plaguing Sanctuary. Season 2 will feature a new quest line where you learn to hunt the hunter.
Gameplay-wise, the new season will add five endgame bosses as well as ways to target farm Uniques and Uber Uniques. Additionally, several quality-of-life enhancements are on the way. Renown rewards will now carry over to all characters, and gems will no longer take up inventory space. A revamp of elemental resistances as well as updates to several stats is also coming.
Blizzard plans to supportDiablo 4for a long time, so it’s hard to say they need Season 2 to work out. However, after a disappointing first season, a better second season can show players it’s heading in the right direction. Most ARPGs that are thriving now likePath of Exiletook a few seasons to find their footing.
Diablo 4‘s Season 2, Season of Blood, officially begins on October 17 on all platforms. The current season, Season of the Malignant, will also come to an end on the same day.
