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As you play Diablo 4 and enjoy the game, you may discover that the season will start soon. Knowing what these seasons involve and how they impact your characters matters, so you'll want to learn about them. Doing so can help you plan around the seasons and know what you can expect from them.
While you can find resources online, seeing everything in a single place is easier, allowing you to understand what they involve and how they impact you. That way, you can determine how you want to participate in seasons and continue your journey with Diablo 4.
Understanding Seasons In Diablo 4
To keep it simple, a season is a three-month period where you gain access to unique content that only applies to the season. That means it'll disappear when the season ends, with new content available as the next one begins.
- Having new quests to enjoy that expand the story.
- Go through new boss fights and dungeons.
- Unlock new gear.
Remember that content will vary between seasons, so while some offer different content, others may introduce new concepts. Luckily, the developers post updates and information about the season before it releases, letting you know what you can expect.
Each season will follow a specific theme, allowing you to go through the new story and see how it impacts the game.
Participating In A Diablo 4 Season
Starting a season in Diablo 4 requires you to make a new seasonal character. You'll do so by having access to two realms: Eternal and Seasonal.
The Eternal realm means you can access it with any character anytime, but you won't have access to the seasonal content. The Seasonal realm will be available for the season only, so you create a character in that realm, start them at level one, and play through the seasonal content.
However, you can't access the Seasonal realm unless you complete the campaign, so ensure you do so before you try to join the Seasonal Realm.
You should also note what carries over into the Seasonal realm before you play it.
- You get your mount immediately.
- You keep all your Altars of Lilith, offering your character stat buffs.
- You can still see all the areas you discovered on the map.
- All the Renown associated with Altars of Lilith and the areas discovered.
With that in mind, you should complete the game and explore as much of the world as possible to make your seasonal experience more manageable.
Don't worry about losing your character, though: your Seasonal character will go to the Eternal Realm when the season ends, allowing you to keep playing as them.
Free Content Vs. Premium Content
Some content is available to all players, while others require purchases to enjoy. What you pay for and get for free will vary between seasons, though there's specific content you can expect to always be free whenever you start a season:
- Playing through the new quests.
- Enjoying new dungeons.
- Gaining some of the battle pass content.
You can access all the content and unlock everything if you buy the battle pass. You'll need to pay to get past the different tiers or get Favor. You'll naturally collect Favor as you finish different tasks and complete quests, so you'll work your way through the battle pass.
As for other content, you'll need to pay for the battle pass to get all the tiers. The premium content also includes new skins to customize your character and mount. The battle pass content will change each season, making it worth checking to see if you want just the free rewards or the premium options.
Most games will let you purchase the battle pass when you feel ready, unlocking all the tier levels you went through. Feel free to hold off and see how much you play the season before you commit to the battle pass.
Changes You Can Expect From Seasons
As you go through seasons, you can expect specific changes that will impact the game. For instance, seasons will likely have patches at the start, and during them, depending on the content. The patch will include balance changes, so you'll see buffs and nerfs to different builds.
Even if you don't plan to use the Seasonal Realm, you should check the patch notes, so you'll know how the changes could impact your current characters.
Each season will also introduce new concepts and mechanics to make it unique and fun for those playing. For instance, the first season, The Season of the Malignant, will have Malignant Hearts you can use to empower your characters.
Frequently Asked Questions About Diablo 4 Seasons
Now that you have a general idea of how the season works, you may want to reference some frequently asked questions to know what you can expect as you play the game.
How Do I Purchase The Battle Pass?
You'll need to purchase Platinum and spend it on the battle pass you want. You can buy it here for your account, letting you instantly access it on whatever platform you play. Everything is connected to your Battle.net account, making it easier to use.
You can also buy it in-game by accessing the Shop tab. Once you do so, you can access the battle pass, use the Platinum on it, and instantly enjoy what you buy.
Do I Need To Complete The Campaign With My Seasonal Character To Access Seasonal Content?
No, you don't need to play through the main campaign with your seasonal character.
You do, however, need to complete the campaign at least once with another character before you can access said content.
When Do Seasons Start And End?
The starting and ending points will vary between seasons. However, the creators will make it clear and display the information in-game, allowing you to keep track of the current season and how long it'll last, so you won't purchase something during the end and waste your money.
As a general rule, you can expect a season to last for three months, so you'll get to experience roughly four seasons per year.
Can I Access Season Content After The Season Ends?
No, the season content will be locked away when it ends, and your character will be moved to the Eternal Realm. That means you'll need to make the most of your time with the season if you enjoy the content.
Anything you unlock during the seasonal content will carry over into the Eternal Realm, except for most of the season's exclusive content. However, new emotes, gear, and skins will be brought to the Eternal Realm since they don't impact gameplay.