
The long-awaited Season 8: Belial’s Return is set to officially launch on Tuesday, April 29, at 10:00 AM PST. Based on current leaks, this season will introduce a variety of exciting new content and gameplay mechanics, making it one of the most anticipated updates for Diablo 4. Here’s what to expect:
New World Event: Apparition Incursions
A brand-new world event will debut in Season 8. Players will face three rotating bosses out of a total of ten. Upon defeating each boss, you’ll gain a unique Boss Power that enhances your abilities.
New Boss Encounters
Season 8 introduces several new bosses, some of which are returning from previous Diablo games and expansions:
Urivar & Harbinger of Hatred – Previously seen in Season 6 and the Vessel of Hatred campaign, now available as lower-difficulty Lair Bosses.
Belial, Lord of Lies – A fan-favorite from Diablo 3, now making his debut in Diablo 4 as the most formidable boss yet.
New Seasonal Mechanic: Boss Powers
Season 8 features an innovative Boss Power system. This season will have 24 bosses, each offering a unique power upon defeat. Players can collect and equip up to four Boss Powers at a time, consisting of one main power and three modifiers, allowing for new strategic possibilities.
Boss Summoning System Update
Summoning bosses has been completely revamped in Season 8:
No summoning materials are required to initiate a boss fight. This means players can freely test their DPS through boss fight.
Materials are only consumed upon a successful kill—players must spend their materials to claim boss rewards.
In party play, each player must individually spent their materials to receive their own rewards.
With these major updates, Diablo 4 Season 8: Belial’s Return promises a fresh and exciting experience for both new and veteran players. Get ready to face Belial, master new Boss Powers, and take on revamped world events—April 29 can’t come soon enough!