Now that Season 6 of Diablo 4 is coming to a close, Season 7 is patiently waiting in the wings as it sets to kick off the action RPG's year. Diablo 4 brought solid content with its current season, and the next will hopefully bring an even stronger update for players. Between the new party finder, a 90-tier Battle Pass, and the Vessel of Hatred DLC that launched alongside Season 6, Season 7 has a high bar to reach, and one planned addition stands out.
Season 7 of Diablo 4 will introduce exploding frogs to the game. This new season adds witchcraft powers, and with that, players will be given the ability to summon explosive frogs. It's a morbidly amusing addition to the game, but it also sets the stage for a perfect new pet. Pets in Diablo 4 give players adorably helpful companions, and a frog would be a fun addition to the roster.
Diablo 4's Season 7 Presents the Case for Frogs to Become Pets
Broadening the Horizon of Pets in Diablo 4
As of now, the four pets to be featured in Diablo 4 have been of the furry variety. From canines to snow leopards and tigers, these pet types have been great, but adding an amphibian to that list would bring a pet option that shakes things up. Of course, it would be a little jarring to have a frog pet following one around while also using poisonous exploding frogs in combat, but a less fluffy variety of animals would likely be appreciated. While Season 7 of Diablo 4 doesn't have an official launch date yet, it's expected to arrive in late January, and it would be the perfect time to bring a brand-new pet to the game.
Items Pets Pick Up in Diablo 4
- Gold
- Herbs
- Ores
- Gem Fragments
- Crafting Materials
- Forgotten Souls
- Murmuring Obols
- Aberrant Cinders
Pets can be incredibly useful for picking up useful items, and while it's not necessary for playing Diablo 4, they can make one's time with the game a little more efficient. Since Diablo 4 is adding witchcraft powers, it would only make sense for a player to have the chance to gain a frog pet. In order to enhance the game's role-playing experience, a player who wishes to lean into these witchcraft powers would likely feel even more immersed with a frog companion at their side.
When using witchcraft in Diablo 4, the power called Poison Frog Servant summons a frog that poisons enemies for a total of three seconds. When the frog dies, it explodes, causing instant poison damage to any nearby enemy.
It would likely be beneficial for Diablo 4 to aim for a new pet with every season. Introducing a fresh pet that is tied to the themes of the new season may be a strong way to ignite some extra excitement from players who want a more diverse group of choices. Pets may not be every player's cup of tea, but for those who enjoy the feature, having a unique animal to look forward to every season might ensure more consistent players.
More Content Will Only Benefit Diablo 4
Even if a frog pet is never brought to Diablo 4, the game only stands to gain from including more diverse content, especially with Path of Exile 2 presenting stiff competition. In order to get the upper hand on Path of Exile 2, pets alone definitely won't do the trick, since the game has its own spin on this feature, but Diablo 4 boasting more than its competition will only help it get ahead.
In Path of Exile 2, players can equip two pets.
Once Season 7 gets a set release date, the exploding frogs will be interesting to try out. These amphibious creatures may never get the pet treatment, but they will at least be present in Diablo 4 in one special way.
Diablo 4
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 88 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
WHERE TO PLAY
- 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)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
