It’s official, folks. Blizzard has finally confirmed when Diablo 4’s Season 1 will begin, and shared a tonne of details about what we can expect when it does.
As part of today’s big Diablo livestream, Blizzard revealed a whole lot about Season 1 of Diablo 4. The new season is called Season of the Malignant, and it will arrive in-game on July 20 across all platforms.
Each new Diablo 4 season, beginning with Season of the Malignant, is going to launch with new narrative content, including quests. This time, the story kicks off following the end of the main campaign. Though Lilith is defeated, her evil lingers, and it’s responsible for a new threat: Malignant Monsters.
A Malignant Monster is an enraged version of existing enemies, and they’re rampant across Sanctuary. The key to their malignancy is their Malignant Heart, which you will be able to capture. The new season introduces Cormond, a former Cathedral priest who helps you use these hearts to your advantage.
As part of the new new questline, you’ll learn about this new blight, and make use of the Malignant Hearts in powerful new ways.
