Diablo 4 developers have confirmed that Season 6 is planned to launch in conjunction with the Vessel of Hatred expansion. This means a shorter run time for the upcoming Season 5.
Diablo 4 Season 4has been the most eventful content update in the game’s relatively short lifespan. The plethora of changes introduced — such asmore robust Helltides,deeper crafting mechanics, andimproved inventory management— have fundamentally altered the game.
It doesn’t seem like Blizzard is done with these game-changing alterations, however. The implementation ofthe second-ever PTR to test features for Diablo 4 Season 5hints that even more drastic improvements are on the way.
Despite this revelation regarding Season 5, it appears that it will have a shorter run than its predecessors. Turns out, Diablo 4’sVessel of Hatred expansionis partially responsible for the speedy seasonal change.
In an interview withWindows Central, Diablo 4 Game Manager Rod Fergusson shared plans for Diablo 4 Season 5 and 6. In doing so, he may have revealed more than he meant to.
“We know what’s coming in season 5 and we’re really excited about what that’s going to do,” Fergusson said. “And then season 6 is at the same time as the expansion and we’ve got cool ideas for that too that we’re currently playing and testing right now.”
With Diablo 4 Season 5 is set to launch on August 6 when Season 4 finally reaches its end. Season 6 and the Vessel of Hatred expansion are planned to go live on October 8.
This means Season 5 will be significantly shorter than its predecessors. The team at Blizzard has previously stated that the aim is for seasons in Diablo 4 to run for approximately 12 weeks, but Season 5 will fall short at only nine weeks.
Whether this will have any impact on Diablo 4 Season 5’s suite of activities and rewards remains to be seen. A proper reveal is still a while off with the current focus being on the Vessel of Hatred expansion and a showcase ofthe new Spiritborn Classset for July 18.
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