Diablo 4 Season 4 Out This May; Will Reshape Loot System

Diablo 4’s next season is going to bring in massive changes, that it’ll be a potential gamechanger.

Diablo 4 Season 4:Loot Reborn focuses on major itemization updates and new Helltide experiences, with the update going live on 14 May. According to a few folks who participated in the Public Test Realm a week or so ago, Diablo 4’s worst parts may have been ironed out. While Season 4 will not have seasonal mechanics, but will add new permanent additions.

For instance, the aforementioned new Helltide experiences will have you helping out the Iron Wolves (from Diablo 2), garnering reputation which nets you new loot. The best loot to get is the Resplendent Spark which is used to make a Uber Unique of your choice. Other updates include items having stronger stats on them and will not drop as frequently, though they have extra powerful affixes, a new crafting system that lets you power up your existing Legendaries further, and more Legendary Powers/Aspects in the new Codex 2.0.

Here are the bullet point notes for the upcoming update:

• Itemization Updates: How players engage with items has been fundamentally changed to improve the existing itemization system. Base affixes have been reduced and are going to be simpler going forward. The goal is to make items easier for players to parse through and determine if they are useful, and the item can then be upgraded and customized to fit a specific build.
• Tempering: A new system that allows players to customize gear that they find. To access Tempering, head to the blacksmith and choose a recipe to temper from. A random affix from that recipe will then be attached to the gear. Players will be able to find recipes from almost all of the content throughout Sanctuary.
• Codex of Power: The Codex has received a big change based on feedback. Going forward, every single legendary will be added to the Codex of Power to allow players to continually imprint the best version of that legendary onto your gear. No longer will players need to carry around aspect crystals in their inventory.
• Greater Affixes: A new and rare type of affix will be available in the form of Greater Affixes and can be found on Ancestral drops in World Tier 4. These Greater Affixes roll bigger values than what is normally available for that affix. 
• Masterworking: Once a player has an item with all the affixes they want in it, they can go through the process to upgrade those affixes to even higher values. Once a player feels their build is complete and they have the best items, they can test themselves in the Pit.
• The Pit: Players who have maximized their build can challenge this new end game system and unlock rare crafting materials to further masterwork their gear. 
• Helltides: Helltides are ramping up this season with a variety of new activities. Players will now encounter more cultists conjuring demons and doomsayers created from unfortunate people caught in the tide. Those who manage to survive long enough in the updated Helltides will face off against the Hellborn, former heroes of Sanctuary who have aligned with the demons of Hell. Take down these Hellborn to earn materials that will allow you to engage with Accursed Rituals.
• Accursed Rituals: These are botched rituals from cultists that players can activate to draw in demons and monsters for an all-out battle. Survive the onslaught of demons and you will be paid a visit by the Blood Maiden, a brand new Helltide mini-boss and the ultimate challenge in this new experience.
• Iron Wolves: The Iron Wolves have taken up the fight against Hell and they seek the head of the Blood Maiden. Join up with them and progress through the Call of the Wolves Seasonal activities to earn honor. This honor will unlock access to rewards that empower your Seasonal Journey.

Diablo 4 is out now for PC and consoles. It’s also currently on Xbox Game Pass.