Season 13 starts in April in Diablo 4 and not only brings fresh content and new mechanics to the ARPG. At the same time, the second DLC “Lord of Hatred” will be released, which brings adjustments to the base game. What new features await you, you will find out here on MeinMMO.
Fans won’t have to wait long for the release of Season 13, as it is expected to launch in a few days alongside the new expansion “Lord of Hatred”. The developers of Diablo 4 have already revealed some details about the contents of the new season. We summarize all the important information here for you and will regularly update the article as new developments arise.
With our directory you can quickly jump to the individual points:
Season 13: Start, PTR and Patch Notes
When does Season 13 start? Season 13 in Diablo 4 will start on April 28, 2026. It should kick off around 6:00 or 7:00 PM German time. It is still unknown whether there will be a preload.
When does Season 13 end? Each regular-sized season goes through a 90-day cycle until Blizzard replaces it with a new season. There is no date for the end yet, but if they stick to the cycle, you can expect an end on July 28.
Will there be a PTR for Season 13? No, Blizzard has deliberately decided against releasing a PTR for Season 13 and Lord of Hatred. Every player should start fresh in the new season without prior knowledge to discover all the new features at the same pace as those who do not play a PTR.
Will there be patch notes for Season 13? There will be, but these are not yet known. We will list them for you as soon as Blizzard publishes them.
Season 13: Theme and New Features
What is the theme of Season 13? The new season could revolve around the fight against Mephisto, as he plays an important role in the “Lord of Hatred” DLC, which is being released at the same time. Blizzard will reveal more details soon.
On April 23 at 8:00 PM German time, there will be a corresponding dev stream from Blizzard discussing Season 13 and the upcoming expansion. We will update our article with new info after that.
What’s in Season 13: The theme of the new season is not yet known. After the livestream, we will add the corresponding features here. A new seasonal mechanic along with potential seasonal powers and items is expected. It is known that with the release of the DLC, several changes will be made to the base game:
- Skill Trees: According to Blizzard, the skill systems for all eight classes will change, providing you with both more customization options and more variety.
- Loot Filter: The loot filter should make it easier to find desired items in Diablo 4. With the filter, you can hide items, simplify searches for specific affixes, and locate certain items. This is a feature that players have been requesting since the release.
- Difficulty Levels: There will be adjustments to the difficulty levels in Diablo 4, allowing for the torment levels to be expanded to 12.
Season 13: Best Classes and Builds
Which class is the best class in Season 13? Based on experience, the new classes (Paladin and Sorceress) will be particularly powerful. How the other classes will perform is not yet known. It is possible that each class has at least one S-Tier build. You can find more information about that as always in our Tier List. Would you like to know more about the expansion? Then feel free to check our release HUB: Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred – All information about release, price, trailer and content
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