As of January 21, 2025, Diablo 4 has introduced several significant updates enhancing the game’s content and mechanics.
Season 7: Season of Witchcraft
Launched on January 21, 2025, Season 7, titled the Season of Witchcraft, brings a host of new features:
- New Questline: Players join a coven of witches to protect the Tree of Whispers, embarking on missions to hunt the new Headrotten enemy type. Polygon
- Witchcraft Powers: The season introduces three skill trees—Eldritch (offensive), Psyche (defensive), and Growth and Decay (hybrid)—allowing players to customize their abilities. Polygon
- New Items: Eight new Uniques and eight new Legendary Affixes have been added, expanding build possibilities. Polygon
- Armory System: A new Armory system enables players to save up to five loadouts per character, facilitating easy switching between builds. Icy Veins
Patch 2.0.4
Released on October 29, 2024, Patch 2.0.4 includes:
- Realmwalker Health: The health of Realmwalkers has been doubled, increasing the challenge they present. VG247
- Gem Fragments: The cap on Gem Fragments has been lifted, allowing players to collect more without restrictions. PCGamesN
- Mount Improvements: Mounts are now less likely to be dismounted by enemy attacks, improving traversal during endgame content. VG247
Vessel of Hatred Expansion
Released on October 8, 2024, the Vessel of Hatred expansion offers:
- New Region: The Nahantu jungle introduces new enemies and environments, expanding the world of Sanctuary. Wikipedia
- Spiritborn Class: This new class allows players to harness the powers of ancient jungle warriors, offering unique abilities and playstyles. Wikipedia
- Endgame Dungeon: A cooperative dungeon provides a multi-phase challenge with significant rewards upon completion. Wikipedia
