Summary
- Season 6 in Diablo 4 is "Season of the Hatred" themed around Mephisto, with new enemies and buffs.
- Players can expect the return of Mephisto in Season 6 coinciding with the Vessel of Hatred expansion.
- New features in Season 6 include a Runewords system and Mythic Unique items to enhance gameplay.
Diablo 4 players have discovered that the Season 6 title will be “Season of the Hatred,” and that it will be themed around Mephisto. The information appeared with the new opening of Diablo 4's test server, which will be available until September 11 for players to test the content and features to be released with the game's long-awaited sixth season.
Before the launch, Blizzard revealed that Diablo 4 would follow the live-service model, meaning the introduction of new seasons that last for a couple of months and bring new weapons, enemies, and stories. On July 20 last year, Season of the Malignant was released, while the next season of the action RPG came in October of the same year. January, May, and August of this year marked the start of the Seasons of the Construct, Loot Reborn, and Infernal Hordes. Although the fifth Diablo 4 season began less than a month ago, the community has discovered exciting information about what to expect from the game in the coming months.
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According to information found on the Diablo 4 PTR, Season 6's title will be “Season of the Hatred,” and Mephisto will be the theme. As reported by Wowhead, players discovered an image on the text server with the title and related information, indicating that monsters twisted by his hatred will appear. New enemies called Realmwalkers must be defeated, so players can access the Hell Portals and receive powerful buffs. Other text in the image notes that the Realmwalkers are spreading Mephisto's influence throughout Sanctuary, bringing new dangers to Diablo 4 players.
Mephisto to Return in Diablo 4 Season 6
The start of Season 6 is scheduled to coincide with the release of the Vessel of Hatred expansion on October 8, bringing the Prime Evil back into the spotlight. A brutal Vessel of the Hatred sneak peek previously showed Neyrelle taking Mephisto's Soulstone to the land of Nahantu, the new region to be introduced by the expansion, showing the toll the adventurer is paying for carrying this item for so long. Along with the return of the iconic Lord of Hell, players will once again be able to explore Kurast, a region seen in Diablo 2, and play as the new Spiritborn class.
The PTR will be available until September 11, so players who want to check out Season 6 features still have time. One of these is the new Runewords system, offering players powerful effects when combining runes. Another feature is the addition of new Mythic Unique items, along with adjustments to improve the experience of Diablo 4 players with these items.
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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.
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Franchise
- Diablo
- Number of Players
- 1-2 players
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Hack and Slash
- How Long To Beat
- 26 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- File Size Xbox Series
- 158.25 GB
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 players (console only)
