What changed in Diablo® IV in 2025
42 updates · 23 main milestones · Jan 14, 2025 to Dec 17, 2025
- 7 eventsTwo New Classes Introducednew contentMilestone
Players can now play as the Paladin and a second class to be revealed later.
SteamNew Region: Skovosnew contentMilestoneExplore the ancient region of Skovos, featuring new towns, dungeons, and monsters.
SteamIncludes Vessel of Hatred Expansionnew contentMilestoneThe Lord of Hatred expansion includes the full Vessel of Hatred expansion.
SteamMajor Skill & Itemization UpdatesgameplayMilestoneSkill Tree reworks, new skill variants, level cap increases, and a new Loot Filter.
SteamLord of Hatred Expansion Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneAnnouncing the upcoming expansion, Lord of Hatred, launching on April 28, 2026.
SteamOverhauled Endgame SystemsgameplayMilestoneNew activities and system updates for engaging with the endgame, including Craft War Plans.
SteamAdditional Stash Tab and Character Slotsquality of lifeGain 1 extra Stash Tab and 2 new Character Slots with the expansion.
Steam - 3 eventsReworked Item Journeygameplay
The item journey has been reworked for a better gameplay experience.
SteamSeason of Divine Intervention Now Liveseasonal eventMilestoneExperience the Season of Divine Intervention with new features and evolved monster combat.
SteamEvolved Monster Combat IntroducedgameplayEngage in evolved monster combat as part of the new season.
Steam - 5 eventsNew Chaos Rifts for Elite Loot and XPgameplay
Dive into Chaos Rifts to earn elite loot and experience points.
SteamNew Chaos Armor and Rare Affixesnew contentPlayers can hunt for new Chaos Armor with maximum power and rare affixes.
SteamSeason of Infernal Chaos Launchseasonal eventMilestoneSeason 10 introduces new Chaos Armor, Chaos Perks, and reworked Infernal Hordes.
SteamReworked Infernal HordesgameplayInfernal Hordes have been reworked for a new gameplay experience.
Steam - 4 eventsSins of the Horadrim Season 9 Launchseasonal eventMilestone
The new season titled 'Sins of the Horadrim' has officially launched.
SteamCustomizable Spells Introducednew contentMilestonePlayers can now customize their spells for enhanced gameplay.
SteamNew Loot and Rewards Availablenew contentMilestonePlayers can discover new loot and rewards in the game.
SteamDeadly Strongrooms Addednew contentMilestoneNew strongrooms filled with challenges and rewards have been introduced.
Steam - 5 eventsSeasonal Questline: Master the Occultnew contentMilestone
Embark on a new Seasonal Questline to unlock powers of Witchcraft and slay the rogue Headrotten.
SteamHeadhunt Zones IntroducedgameplayNew Headhunt zones will appear across Sanctuary for hunting Headrotten.
SteamIntroduction of Witchcraft Powersnew contentMilestoneUnlock new abilities through the Coven, enhancing existing skills with Witchcraft Powers.
SteamNew Whisper BountiesgameplayComplete new Whisper bounties to appease the Tree of Whispers and earn rewards.
SteamOccult Gems CraftinggameplayEarn materials to craft Occult Gems that enhance Witchcraft Powers.
Steam - 18 eventsSeason of Witchcraft Battle Pass Launchseasonal eventMilestone
Battle Pass begins on January 21 with 90 Reward Tiers.
SteamNew Items Available in Tejal’s ShopshopIncludes new Equipment, Armor, Accessories, and Mount bundles starting January 21.
SteamNew Armory Featurenew contentThe Armory allows players to swap between favorite builds with ease.
SteamWelcome Back Booster Becomes Permanentquality of lifeInstantly boost an eternal realm character to Level 50 with Legendary Items.
SteamNew Legendary Aspects and Unique Items for Druidnew contentMilestoneIncludes Malefic Crescent and new Legendary Aspects enhancing Werewolf and Hurricane skills.
SteamNew Runes of Invocationnew contentMilestoneIncludes Chac Rare Rune for invoking Druid Lightning Bolts.
SteamIntegration of Public Test Realm Feedbackbalance changeFeedback from December's Public Test Realm has been integrated into the update.
SteamNew Legendary Aspects and Unique Items for Sorcerernew contentMilestoneIncludes Strike of Stormhorn and new Legendary Aspects enhancing Ball Lightning.
SteamUpdated Tree of Whispers Layoutui uxNew layout for the Tree of Whispers that will remain after the season ends.
SteamNew Legendary Aspects and Unique Items for Barbariannew contentMilestoneIncludes Mantle of the Mountain’s Fury with unique powers and affixes.
SteamNew Uniques and Legendary Aspectsnew contentEarn and master new Uniques and Legendary Aspects during the Season of Witchcraft.
SteamThe Armory Feature Introducednew contentMilestoneAllows players to save, load, and name favorite builds with 5 loadout slots per character.
SteamNew Ritual Runes Introducednew contentMilestoneIncludes Nagu and Igni Legendary Runes for new gameplay mechanics.
SteamNew Legendary Aspects and Unique Items for Roguenew contentMilestoneIncludes Assassin’s Stride and new Legendary Aspects enhancing mobility and damage.
SteamImproved Unique Items with Greater Affixesbalance changeUnique items with more Greater Affixes will have increased minimum rolls of unique power.
SteamClass Mechanic Quest Completion Now Account BoundgameplayOnce completed for a class, it will automatically complete for new characters of the same class.
SteamNew Legendary Aspects and Unique Items for Necromancernew contentMilestoneIncludes Indira's Memory and Kessime's Legacy with unique powers and affixes.
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