Summary
Belial, the Lord of Lies, will be the main focus ofDiablo 4Season 8, with the Lesser Evil set to return on April 29. The popular character’s return isn’t the only thing for players to look forward to, asDiablo 4Season 8: Belial’s Return will also introduce new quests, Boss Powers, quality-of-life updates, a fresh Battle Pass, and more.
Following the success ofDiablo 3, many fans weren’t surprised to learn thatDiablo 4had become the fastest-selling Blizzard game to date, with the company making the announcement just one day after the title went on sale. The developers continue to polish the game, with new content and fixes steadily making their way to the dungeon crawler since its release. Earlier this month, it was announced thatBerserkcrossovers were coming toDiablo 4andDiablo Immortal, exciting fans of the legendary manga series penned by the late Kentaro Miura. More details have now been revealed, with Blizzard teasing the return of one of Diablo’s most beloved villains.
Blizzard recently announced thatDiablo 4Season 8, titled Belial’s Return, would launch on April 29, with a special livestream planned for April 24. Ahead of this, more details about the update have been revealed on the game’sofficial website, with the developers teasing an entirely new questline centered around Belial and his hunger for power. Players will also be able to obtain new Boss Powers from 24 Bosses throughout Sanctuary, which can be used to further customize characters. The aforementionedBerserkcrossover will take place from May 6 until June 3, and the Battle Pass system will be entirely refreshed, allowing players to choose the order in which they earn rewards. A way to teleport directly to other party members will be added in Season 8, along with new challenges and improved boss loot.
Diablo 4 Season 8: Belial’s Return Gameplay Trailer
In March, Blizzard confirmed thatSeason 8 ofDiablo 4would make some difficulty changesafter many complained that the game was too easy. Fewer Legendary items will drop while leveling, and players enjoying the title’s endgame content will find it more difficult to reach the highest Torment tier.
While many players were disappointed with the game’s most recently revealed plans for 2025,Diabloboss Rod Fergusson promises that the series will continue, even teasing that he has created adecade-long roadmap for theDiablofranchise. Season 8 ofDiablo 4will continue through July, with Season 9 slated to take place between July and September. A new expansion will be released in 2026, along with a new ranking system.
