Diablo 4 Season 4 is expected to start on 14 May 2024. The first details about this were revealed during the Campfire Chat on 29 February[1] 2024.
Diablo 4 Season 4 Theme
The theme for Season 4 has not yet been revealed but datamined images from the Season 4 PTR indicate there's an Iron Wolves theme for this next Season.
Campfire Chat
A campfire chat before Season 4 was held on 20 March [2] covering more of what Season 4 will entail along with PTR updates before its launch.
PTR
Blizzard is introduced a PTR (Public Test Realm) for the first time to allow all players to test the new Season 4 content before it goes live.
Blizzard has stated that not all Seasons will include a PTR, it will depend on the scope of the changes and the content.
The PTR was for PC BattleNet only and started on 2 April and ran until 9 April.
Itemisation
Itemisation has been given a complete overhaul in Season 4 with the introduction of improvements and new systems.
The new crafting ssytems include:
- Tempering
- Masterworking
- Codex of Power changes
These changes and the changes to the item system and affixes work are fundamental to changing a lot of the core game.
Information on these changes can be found in the Campfire chat which took place on 20 March 2024.
Class Changes
Full details of class changes have not been revealed as yet but some information was given out in the 20 March Campsite Chat.
Endgame Changes and Additions
The endgame will see some changes in Season 4. These include the following:
- Helltides with new threat meter and Bloodmaiden event spawns
- Andariel is being added to the Boss Ladder
- The Pit has been added and is similar to Diablo 3 Greater Rifts. Materials for Masterworking are obtained from The Pit.