Diablo IV's Beta introduces the Tower and Leaderboards in the Seasonal Realm, offering players a challenging new endgame experience where they race through floors filled with monsters, aiming for high scores and leaderboard rankings. The mode is available from January 12, with ongoing updates and feedback-driven improvements planned for future seasons.
Blizzard Entertainment is planning a major 2026, celebrating its 35th anniversary with key events including the return of BlizzCon, new updates for Diablo IV, the launch of the 'Midnight' expansion for World of Warcraft, and the 10th anniversary of Overwatch, signaling a bold and modernized future for the company.
During the Goblin Greedings event in Diablo IV, players can hunt Treasure Goblins across all realms from December 18 to January 6 to earn rewards, complete the March of the Goblins reputation board, and claim special holiday gifts, with additional free gifts available in the in-game shop. The event aims to bring festive cheer through battles and rewards while supporting the game's ongoing holiday celebrations.
Diablo IV's Season 11 introduces major updates including overhauled itemization with new tempering and masterworking systems, enhanced monster combat, new system updates for defense and healing, the return of Capstone Dungeons, and the addition of The Tower and Leaderboards in beta, along with a new world boss Azmodan.
The Diablo IV 2.5.0 PTR introduces major updates including item journey reworks, new systems like Sanctification, enhanced monster behavior, system updates for defense and healing, new unique items, and features like The Tower and Leaderboards, all aimed at refining gameplay and preparing for the upcoming season.
Starting September 26, players can purchase StarCraft-themed cosmetics for Diablo IV, including armor sets and companions inspired by iconic characters and factions, with additional free gifts and Twitch Drops available until October 10 to earn emblems and rewards.
The Diablo IV 2.4.0 Public Test Realm (PTR) will run from August 19-26, introducing new features like Chaos Armor, Chaos Perks, and updates to the Infernal Hordes mode, along with balance adjustments and new items to test before the next season.
Blizzard is hosting a live Sanctuary Sitdown on August 14 at 11 a.m. PDT in the Diablo IV Discord to discuss the upcoming 2.4.0 PTR and answer community questions, featuring developers Aislyn Hall, Charles Dunn, and Ben Fletcher.
Sony is celebrating the 15th anniversary of PlayStation Plus by offering three free games—Diablo IV, Jusant, and King of Fighters XV—that are available for download now, with ongoing festivities including tournaments and surprises.
Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim for Diablo IV launches on July 1, accompanied by Twitch Drops where viewers can earn a Rogue cosmetic by watching eligible streams for at least 3 hours between July 1 and July 19. No purchase or specific edition is required, and viewers must link their Battle.net and Twitch accounts to claim rewards, which expire after 7 days if unclaimed.
PlayStation Plus subscribers are excited about this month's free games, especially Diablo IV, with many fans expressing enthusiasm on social media, though some also appreciate the other titles like Jusant and The King of Fighters XV, marking a notably better month for the service.
PlayStation Plus has added nearly 200 hours of free games for July, including Diablo IV, King of Fighters XV, and Jusant, offering a variety of gameplay experiences from extensive RPG replayability to fighting and meditative puzzle-solving.
The next Diablo IV Developer Update Livestream is scheduled for June 27 at 11 a.m. PDT, offering a preview of Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim, including new quests, features, and a Q&A session. Viewers can watch live on various platforms, participate in a Twitch Drops event to earn a special in-game staff, and later catch the replay. The event also includes a Sanctuary Sitdown with community hosts to discuss Diablo IV.
Elon Musk's recent claim of setting a world record in Diablo IV by clearing a challenging dungeon in under two minutes is under scrutiny. Fans suspect Musk exploited a known bug that drastically increased health points, allowing for excessive damage output. This aligns with Musk's history of exploiting loopholes and obfuscating details, raising doubts about the legitimacy of his gaming achievement.
Microsoft is offering significant discounts on Xbox consoles and games for Black Friday. The Xbox Series X and Series S are both $50 off, with the Series X priced at $449.99 and the Series S at $249.99. Discounts on Xbox controllers and free engravings are also available. Over 1,000 games, including recent releases like Alan Wake 2 and Resident Evil 4, are on sale. Special offers include a $5 Xbox gift card with select game purchases, such as Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, which also has a 25% discount.