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Diablo 4 Season 8 Introduces Boss Powers and Berserk Crossover

Blizzard unveils major updates including stealable boss abilities, increased difficulty, and a partnership with the iconic Berserk manga.

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Belial, a massive archdemon, looms over the player in a Diablo 4 bossfight.
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Overview

  • Season 8: Belial's Return launches April 29, featuring a new mechanic that lets players steal and customize abilities from defeated bosses.
  • Blizzard is increasing the game's challenge with harder leveling from 1 to 60 and tougher endgame bosses to enhance progression.
  • A revamped lair boss system replaces summoning materials with keys, streamlining player access to boss encounters.
  • The Berserk crossover event begins May 6, offering earnable Behelit-based cosmetics and purchasable items inspired by the manga.
  • Season 8 marks a shift toward permanent base-game enhancements, focusing on improving core systems rather than temporary seasonal content.