Blizzard Announces Increased Difficulty for Diablo 4 Season 8

Developers plan to slow progression and make endgame content more challenging, targeting the top 10% of players.

Diablo 4 Season 8 will adjust leveling by slowing progress between levels 1 and 25 and reducing Legendary loot drops before max level.
Endgame Torment tiers will see increased difficulty, with Torment 4 now equivalent to a much higher challenge level than in Season 7.
Blizzard aims for only the top 10% of players to reach the highest difficulty tier, addressing concerns over rapid progression in Season 7.
New endgame bosses will be introduced, featuring tougher mechanics and locked chest rewards that require keys to access.
The changes come after feedback that Season 7's progression was too fast, with 50% of players reaching the highest difficulty tier.