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Microsoft's Free Play Days for March 12–15 brings five Xbox titles to try: Bassmaster Fishing, Diablo 4, Killing Floor 3, Tropico 6, and Worms W.M.D. All but Diablo 4 require an Xbox Game Pass to participate and are playable through Sunday, March 15; Diablo 4 is free for all players through Wednesday, March 18 and is also part of Game Pass Ultimate, so you can continue playing it on GPU after testing it here.
Blizzard’s Lord of Hatred expansion for Diablo 4 adds the Paladin and Warlock, introduces a new region (Skovos) and a Mephisto-led storyline, and overhauls the skill tree to offer far more active build options. The War Plans system ties together endgame activities with configurable rewards, while new talisman sets and Horadric Cube upgrades boost power. Fishing returns as a relaxed exploration activity, and the update emphasizes broader, party-friendly builds. With the expansion launching April 28 and the Paladin testable now, the update aims to deliver a true 2.0 moment for Diablo 4.
A Blizzard-promoted Diablo IV giveaway PC cooled with real human blood reportedly remains fully functional two years after the giveaway, with streamer Storms888 saying it’s performed without a drop in performance despite leaks; Blizzard provided replacement vials and donor documentation, and the PC is still used for ultra-settings livestreams, underscoring a notorious PR stunt that has persisted in hardware lore.
Diablo 4's Goblin Greedings event runs from December 18 to January 6, featuring increased Treasure Goblin activity, new rewards, and holiday cosmetics. Players can complete the March of the Goblins reputation board, unlock tiers for better loot, and claim free gifts in the in-game shop, all while enjoying seasonal updates and new content in Season 11.
Diablo 4's Paladin class, introduced during The Game Awards, offers a blend of old and new gameplay styles, drawing inspiration from Diablo 2 and Diablo 3, with four distinct Oaths that cater to different playstyles. The class is powerful and versatile, appealing to both nostalgic fans and newcomers, and is part of the upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion set to release on April 28, which will also introduce a new class, rework skill trees, and overhaul endgame content.
Diablo 4's upcoming expansion, Lord of Hatred, concludes the game's saga with a final showdown against Mephisto, introduces the new region Skovos, and features returning characters like Lilith, Amazons, and Lorath, while exploring themes of legacy, trauma, and choice.
Diablo 4 is undergoing a major overhaul called Loot 3.0 with Season 11, introducing system changes like revamped itemization, smarter monster AI, new endgame content including leaderboards, and returning features like Capstone Dungeons, aiming to re-engage players and enhance gameplay depth.
Diablo 4's Season 11 introduces tougher, smarter monsters with new behaviors, affixes, and a new world boss Azmodan, along with significant gameplay reworks including item progression and leaderboards, making the game more challenging and engaging. The season begins on December 9, with PTR testing starting October 21, and a second expansion expected in 2026.
Diablo 4 Season 10 introduces a significant quality-of-life update for Necromancers, allowing minions to automatically resummon upon player resurrection, reducing downtime and frustration, especially during boss fights. The update also removes boss-immunity phases, introduces new shields for powerful enemies, and adds Chaos Armor for more build diversity. Season 10 launches on September 23, with further major changes hinted at for the future.
Diablo 4 Season 10, launching on September 23, eliminates boss immunity phases, replacing them with a shield mechanic that can be broken by strong players, addressing long-standing player complaints. The update also introduces a new boss, Bartuc, and new content like Chaos Armor, along with significant changes to the endgame Infernal Hordes activity, while teasing future updates ahead of the next expansion in 2026.
Diablo 4's Season 9 update introduces significant buffs for Barbarians, increased rewards from dungeons and events, and various balance adjustments across classes, along with bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
Diablo 4's Season 9 has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to bugs, unoriginal content, and unpopular changes like the Reliquary system, echoing issues from last year. Despite Blizzard's hints at upcoming updates, players remain dissatisfied with the game's direction and ongoing problems, casting doubt on the season's success and future improvements.
PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive free games for July 2025, including Diablo 4, King of Fighters 15, and Jusant, available from July 1 until August 5, with Diablo 4's new season launching concurrently.
The July 2025 PS Plus Essential lineup is now available for download in the UK, Europe, and later in the US, featuring Diablo 4, The King of Fighters XV, and Jusant, with mixed reactions from the community.
Diablo 4 will be available for free on PS Plus Essential in July, alongside other titles like The King of Fighters XV and Jusant, as Sony hints at a possible future price increase for the subscription service due to its growing value and subscriber retention. The update for Diablo 4 includes new content and features, and Sony is celebrating 15 years of PS Plus with special deals and perks, amid ongoing discussions about subscription pricing and game availability.