Summary
- Diablo 4 is bringing back popular Vampiric Powers with tweaks for a more sustainable gameplay experience.
- The new update for Diablo 4 will introduce some specific features promised for Season 3, including a new Gauntlet trial mode.
- Diablo 4 will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting March 28, making it more accessible to players who may not have tried it yet.
Diablo 4 is bringing some changes in a midseason update, specifically bringing back new abilities that the game had introduced in the previous season. The new update will also finally deliver some specific features the team had promised for season three of Diablo 4.
Diablo 4 is enjoying a steady post-launch period nearly a year since its release, as Blizzard is able to regularly provide fans with new content. The game is currently in the Season of the Construct, which focuses on a new questline involving the demon Malphas and the Loom, a piece of ancient technology that can leave a great impact on the world of Sanctuary. As always, players who want to complete the new content must create a new character in the game's Seasonal Realm.
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In a recent Campfire Chat, the Diablo 4 team confirmed that some of the Vampiric Powers introduced in Season 2, which were removed at the beginning of this new season, are coming back in a slightly modified form when the update goes live on March 5. Those Season of Blood powers will now be Legendary Powers, and they have been tweaked to be more "sustainable" in gameplay moving forward. So far, the team confirmed only six powers returning in the update.
The Returning Diablo 4 Vampiric Powers
- Accursed Touch
- Blood Boil
- Hectic
- Metamorphosis
- Moonrise
- Undying
The most popular Diablo 4 Vampiric Powers are being brought back, including Metamorphosis and Accursed Touch. The fan-favorite Metamorphosis will get quite the upgrade, as the Unstoppable state is being buffed to 2.5 seconds from the original 2, while Accursed Touch is receiving a bump to its Lucky Hit chance. The other powers that are being carried over will be either maintained or slightly nerfed. Other changes announced include the arrival of the hyped Gauntlet trial mode and leaderboards, as well as fixes to some game features and balance updates to all classes and the Seneschal companion.
Meanwhile, there's no new word yet on Diablo 4's future post-launch content. Its upcoming expansion Vessel of Hatred is scheduled to arrive in late 2024 with no specific month mentioned, and the fourth season hasn't been announced yet either. The game's player base is still relatively healthy, but it's now far from the huge numbers it had at launch.
Those who haven't gotten around to trying the game will soon have another way to access it, as Diablo 4 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on March 28. The recently concluded Activision Blizzard and Microsoft merger facilitated this move, allowing for greater accessibility, especially for those who might not have wanted to pay full retail price for it at launch. There's no word yet, however, on whether any new Diablo 4 expansions will be immediately available to Game Pass users.
Diablo 4
- Released
- June 5, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
Diablo® IV is the ultimate action-RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot.
Embark on the epic campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through a gripping story in a beautifully dark world, or explore an expansive end game: battle iconic bosses for powerful loot, fight back the encroaching onslaught of Hell in Helltides, master the Forge to create your ultimate weapons and progress powerful characters, with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms.
Discover the critically acclaimed franchise that defined the Action RPG genre. As the battle between the High Heavens and Burning Hells rages on, hatred devours Sanctuary as evil spreads and a new wave of cultists and worshippers arise to embrace Lilith’s coming. Only a brave few dare to face this threat and bring light to the all-consuming darkness.
Expansive Open WorldForge your own path through the corrupted lands of Sanctuary, an ever-growing, fully explorable world teeming with challenges, quests, enemies, and loot. Join your fellow adventurers, rescue and retake besieged towns, delve into nightmarish dungeons and uncover lost secrets as you fight back evil. The many zones of Sanctuary are yours to explore, and with rotating areas of extreme peril like World Bosses and Helltide, danger lurks at every turn.
Immersive Character DevelopmentCreate and customize your character to face the encroaching darkness. Choose from one of five classes and build your hero with skills, abilities and cosmetics, creating a champion that is uniquely your own. Grow stronger as you progress through powerful Skill Trees and develop even more unique end game specializations with Paragon Boards.
Legendary Gear, Epic BattlesDiscover and experiment with a vast arsenal of powerful weapons, armor and more to fight back against the demons threatening Sanctuary. Explore unique combinations, create your own upgrades and collect a plethora of powerful tools to battle in immersive, action-packed combat against the deadliest of enemies.
Seasons & EventsThe tales of Sanctuary continue to unfold. Create Seasonal Characters and join in fresh adventures - master new mechanics and take on the latest threats in each new Season. Complete harrowing feats of the Season Journey and earn new Battle Pass rewards. Plus, sharpen your swords and get in the spirit of the seasons when Limited-Time Events sweep through Sanctuary.
End Game UndertakingsThere’s even more Diablo® IV to explore as you reach higher levels and more fearsome World Tiers. Face the greatest challenge yet as you take on the most powerful demons in The Pit, steel yourself against Uber Bosses to reap uber unique rewards, fight back overflowing armies of Hell as Helltides emerge across Sanctuary, battle larger-than-life World Bosses, and master the Forge to create the mightiest weapons fit for a hero.
- Developer(s)
- Blizzard
- Publisher(s)
- Blizzard
- Franchise
- Diablo
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Hack and Slash
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
