Seasons are currently a hot topic in Diablo 4. Players do not yet know what to expect and whether the Seasons will be significantly different from Diablo 3. Blizzard has now released another statement on this and promises something big.
What has Blizzard revealed about the Seasons? According to Gamespot (via gamespot.com), the US print magazine Gameinformer (via gameinformer.com) conducted an interview with some designers and developers of Diablo 4. It mainly focused on the endgame and the content of the Seasons that players can expect after the launch of Diablo 4.
Blizzard promises a new story per season and also significant updates each quarter that are meant to continually offer you something new.
This is new, as fans previously assumed that the Seasons would hardly differ from those in Diablo 3.
Seasons seem to differ significantly from Diablo 3
How do the Seasons differ from the predecessor? In Diablo 3, there is a new season depending on the quarter.
These bring new features and options to create diverse builds. Players can then participate in the respective season with a season hero and test the new features.
Fans believed that Blizzard would adopt the ladder system and additionally include the season passes, but that is not the case. After the release, Diablo 4 will receive a new story along with a major update. These updates should then be released quarterly, just like in Diablo 3.
Joe Piepiora, the Associate Game Director of Diablo IV, hesitated to say the word “expansion” in the interview, but the content is expected to be generous with new mechanics and story elements.
Basically, Blizzard has created new opportunities with its ideas for Diablo 4 to keep other players besides the ladder fans engaged.
It remains to be seen how extensive and innovative the developers will make these updates and whether they can be played for free or will require a paid season pass.
What do the fans say about the statement? The community has a rather divided view of the promise. Some celebrate it, while others look at it skeptically. The following comments sum it up:
- “I have no trust in Blizzard regarding content. If it is about a time-limited main story, this content can get delayed […].” – Thinks Sawgon
- “Some people simply cannot be satisfied with anything, no matter what happens. No reason to be upset about future seasonal content for a game that hasn’t even been released yet.” – Conversely reassures PM_ME_COOL_RIFFS
- “So they are basically just copying the Destiny model. I can’t complain about that, BUT if there are additional stories/features, I hope they are not just tied to seasonal characters. […]” – Concludes Nathanael777
- “If we get a lackluster story similar to Destiny, I will be quite disappointed. Although, as long as the main story is resolved by the end of the campaign, it wouldn’t be so bad.” – Thinks ryand2317
One cannot understand how Blizzard can make such big promises already before Diablo 4 is out. One wants to test the base game first before talking about how one can bridge content for months after the launch.
What do you think of the promise Blizzard has made? Would you rather wait or are you already excited? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
