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Xbox Free Play Days return with Diablo IV free for all players until March 18 (25-level cap; progress carries over if you buy the full game or keep Game Pass). Game Pass subscribers can also try four other titles—Killing Floor 3, Bassmaster Fishing, Worms W.M.D, and Tropico 6—through March 15; most non-Diablo titles are discounted afterward.
Xbox Free Play Days run March 12–15 for Killing Floor 3, Bassmaster Fishing, Worms W.M.D, and Tropico 6 for Game Pass Ultimate/Premium/Essential members, while Diablo IV offers an open trial for all Xbox players March 11–18 with progress persisting after the trial; start via the Xbox Store Free Play Days collection to install, and note discounts vary by title/region.
Xbox Free Play Days returns with four titles available to Game Pass Ultimate/Premium/Essential members from March 12–15 (Bassmaster Fishing, Killing Floor 3, Tropico 6, Worms W.M.D), while Diablo IV is free for all Xbox players to try until March 18; none of these are guaranteed to be in the standard Game Pass library, giving players a mix of new-to-service and popular titles to sample this weekend.
Diablo IV’s Season of Slaughter launches March 11 with patch 2.6.0, introducing a playable Butcher form powered by a Killstreak system, Bloodied Items, and new activities like Slaughterhouses and Bloodied Sigils. The update also adds a Butcher Lair Boss, new unique items, and a progression path tied to Slaughterhouse rewards. A Paladin free trial (March 11–18) lets non‑owners reach level 25, and a DOOM: The Dark Ages collaboration brings reliquaries and cosmetics. Season Rank rewards, Twitch Drops, Season Blessings, and Smoldering Ashes expand endgame goals. An early download patch is available March 9, with full patch notes linked in the article.
Blizzard’s Diablo IV 2.6.0 Public Test Realm runs Feb 3–10 to preview Season 12 content ahead of The Lord of Hatred expansion, including the Killstreak system, Bloodied Items, and Bloodied Sigils, plus new Unique drops. Players test balance, gather feedback via the in-game tool, and follow PTR install steps; patch notes cover class tweaks, item/balance changes, and bug/UI fixes.
Diablo IV's Beta introduces the Tower and Leaderboards in the Seasonal Realm, offering players a challenging new endgame experience where they race through floors filled with monsters, aiming for high scores and leaderboard rankings. The mode is available from January 12, with ongoing updates and feedback-driven improvements planned for future seasons.
Blizzard Entertainment is planning a major 2026, celebrating its 35th anniversary with key events including the return of BlizzCon, new updates for Diablo IV, the launch of the 'Midnight' expansion for World of Warcraft, and the 10th anniversary of Overwatch, signaling a bold and modernized future for the company.
During the Goblin Greedings event in Diablo IV, players can hunt Treasure Goblins across all realms from December 18 to January 6 to earn rewards, complete the March of the Goblins reputation board, and claim special holiday gifts, with additional free gifts available in the in-game shop. The event aims to bring festive cheer through battles and rewards while supporting the game's ongoing holiday celebrations.
Diablo IV's Season 11 introduces major updates including overhauled itemization with new tempering and masterworking systems, enhanced monster combat, new system updates for defense and healing, the return of Capstone Dungeons, and the addition of The Tower and Leaderboards in beta, along with a new world boss Azmodan.
The Diablo IV 2.5.0 PTR introduces major updates including item journey reworks, new systems like Sanctification, enhanced monster behavior, system updates for defense and healing, new unique items, and features like The Tower and Leaderboards, all aimed at refining gameplay and preparing for the upcoming season.
Starting September 26, players can purchase StarCraft-themed cosmetics for Diablo IV, including armor sets and companions inspired by iconic characters and factions, with additional free gifts and Twitch Drops available until October 10 to earn emblems and rewards.
The Diablo IV 2.4.0 Public Test Realm (PTR) will run from August 19-26, introducing new features like Chaos Armor, Chaos Perks, and updates to the Infernal Hordes mode, along with balance adjustments and new items to test before the next season.
Blizzard is hosting a live Sanctuary Sitdown on August 14 at 11 a.m. PDT in the Diablo IV Discord to discuss the upcoming 2.4.0 PTR and answer community questions, featuring developers Aislyn Hall, Charles Dunn, and Ben Fletcher.
Sony is celebrating the 15th anniversary of PlayStation Plus by offering three free games—Diablo IV, Jusant, and King of Fighters XV—that are available for download now, with ongoing festivities including tournaments and surprises.
Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim for Diablo IV launches on July 1, accompanied by Twitch Drops where viewers can earn a Rogue cosmetic by watching eligible streams for at least 3 hours between July 1 and July 19. No purchase or specific edition is required, and viewers must link their Battle.net and Twitch accounts to claim rewards, which expire after 7 days if unclaimed.