Season of Slaughter Turns Diablo IV Players Into The Butcher
Diablo IV’s Season of Slaughter launches March 11 with patch 2.6.0, introducing a playable Butcher form powered by a Killstreak system, Bloodied Items, and new activities like Slaughterhouses and Bloodied Sigils. The update also adds a Butcher Lair Boss, new unique items, and a progression path tied to Slaughterhouse rewards. A Paladin free trial (March 11–18) lets non‑owners reach level 25, and a DOOM: The Dark Ages collaboration brings reliquaries and cosmetics. Season Rank rewards, Twitch Drops, Season Blessings, and Smoldering Ashes expand endgame goals. An early download patch is available March 9, with full patch notes linked in the article.