Acolyte of Chayula

Barbarian

Druid

Necromancer

Rogue

Sorcerer

Spiritborn


<p>In a recent <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-season-10-ptr-coming-august-19-26/#Infernal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">blog post</a>, Blizzard has announced the theming of <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> season 10. The new season will be themed around new Chaos systems, including <strong>a rework to</strong> <strong>Infernal Hordes</strong>. Here is everything we know so far.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Fleeting Hordes</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/infernal-hordes-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Infernal Hordes</a> is getting a fresh update in Diablo 4 season 10. Including a rework to the Infernal Offerings revealed between each Wave, changing the effects of some offerings, adjusting base Monster populations, and more. However, one change players will notice first is the new Fleeting Hordes.</p>



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<p>Fleeting Hordes allow players to enter into a modified version of the Infernal Hordes before reaching Torment difficulties. Unlike normal Infernal Hordes, Fleeting Hordes will be 4 waves in total, with limited Infernal Offerings. Upon completing the 4 waves, you’ll fight two Fell Council members, rather than all three members.</p>



<p>Additionally, diminishing returns on Materials and Gold Chests have been removed. But, the Greater Chest of Materials <strong>now costs 400 Aether instead of 200</strong>, but comes with bonus Obducite and Gold on top of the gear you would normally receive. Plus, Unique items and Legendary Aspects that used to be exclusive to Infernal Hordes <strong>have been moved into the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/hunting-loot-in-diablo-4-just-got-better-in-season-10" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">general loot pool</a></strong>. So if you aren&#8217;t the biggest fan of Infernal Hordes to begin with, you can now find your necessary gear elsewhere.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chaos Waves</h2>



<p>While battling against the Infernal Hordes, players will now occasionally be offered to fight against a Chaos Wave. Chaos Waves completely alter the upcoming wave. These waves will have significantly increased difficulty, but reward far more Aether.</p>



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<p>These Chaos Waves will also sport new Chaos Monsters. On top of these monsters likely being stronger and harder to take down, they provide a shrine-like buff when killed. Chaos Waves will also have several different combinations to discover and master. Dodge deadly projectiles from Chaos Rifts, slaying rampaging Hellwyrms, or hunting down erratic Aether Goblins. Chaos awaits!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bartuc, the Warlord of Blood</h2>



<p>Instead of fighting off against the Fell Council, players can choose to risk their hard-earned Aether and fight against the newly reborn Bartuc to complete their Infernal Hordes run. Each member of your party will need to spend Aether to fight the infamous Vizjerei, Bartuc, previously known as the Warlord of Blood.</p>



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<p>Perhaps this is just the spice that Infernal Hordes needs. Perhaps this is the start of a pattern of Blizzard going back and revamping their older Diablo 4 systems, especially since they recently did this with <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/nightmare-dungeon-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nightmare Dungeons</a>.</p>


Diablo 4 Season 10: Infernal Hordes Rework & New Boss Fight


<p>Blizzard recently posted the<a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-season-10-ptr-coming-august-19-26/#Harness" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> patch notes</a> for Diablo 4 season 10, and along with all of the<a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-season-10-infernal-hordes-rework-new-boss-fight" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> changes coming to Infernal Hordes</a>, we are getting some new gear. These new but familiar items come in the form of the brand new Chaos Armor.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Diablo 4 Season 10 Chaos Armor</h2>



<p>Chaos Armor are Unique items that appear as stronger counterparts, but are in other item slots. For example, you can now find the <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Amulets_41.webp" alt="Banished Lord's Talisman"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Amulet" data-item-quality="unique">Banished Lord&#8217;s Talisman</span></span></a> on Gloves, with its aspect empowered. </p>



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<p>This new armor will always have at least one Greater Affix, and its aspect will be maximized and boosted beyond its normal capabilities. As the example shows, the <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Amulets_41.webp" alt="Banished Lord's Talisman"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Amulet" data-item-quality="unique">Banished Lord&#8217;s Talisman</span></span></a> typically scales up to 60% but instead, it scales up to 72%.</p>



<p>Chaos Armor can appear for the following item slots:</p>



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<li>Helm</li>



<li>Chest</li>



<li>Gloves</li>



<li>Pants</li>



<li>Boots</li>
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<p>Chaos Uniques will only appear as an item fit for anything other than its original slot. For example, <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Items_Boots_197.webp" alt="Flickerstep"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Boots" data-item-quality="unique">Flickerstep</span></span></a> won’t have a Chaos Armor version in the Boots slot. Additionally, you won’t be able to equip the same Unique item between the Chaos version and the standard.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">All Chaos Uniques</h2>



<p>The following Uniques will be available as Chaos Unique:</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">General Uniques</h4>



<ul>
<li>Banished Lord’s Talisman</li>



<li>Crown of Lucion</li>



<li>Endurant Faith</li>



<li>Fists of Fate</li>



<li>Flickerstep</li>



<li>Godslayer Crown</li>



<li>Locran’s Talisman</li>



<li>Mother’s Embrace</li>



<li>Paingorger’s Gauntlets</li>



<li>X’fal’s Corroded Signet</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Barbarian</h4>



<ul>
<li>Battle Trance</li>



<li>Gohr’s Devastating Grips</li>



<li>Hooves of the Mountain God</li>



<li>Mantle of Mountain’s Fury</li>



<li>Overkill</li>



<li>Rage of Harrogath</li>



<li>Ring of Red Furor</li>



<li>Ring of the Ravenous</li>



<li>Sabre of Tsasgal (New Unique)</li>



<li>Tuskhelm of Joritz the Mighty</li>



<li>Ugly Bastard Helm</li>



<li>Unbroken Chain</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Druid</h4>



<ul>
<li>Airidah’s Inexorable Will</li>



<li>Earthbreaker</li>



<li>Fleshrender</li>



<li>Greatstaff of the Crone</li>



<li>Hunter’s Zenith</li>



<li>Kilt of Blackwing (New Unique)</li>



<li>Malefic Crescent</li>



<li>Mjolnic Ring</li>



<li>Rotting Lightbringer</li>



<li>Tempest Roar</li>



<li>The Basilisk</li>



<li>Vasily’s Prayer</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Necromancer</h4>



<ul>
<li>Black River</li>



<li>Bloodless Scream</li>



<li>Deahtless Visage</li>



<li>Deathspeaker’s Pendant</li>



<li>Ebonpiercer</li>



<li>Gospel of the Devotee (New Unique)</li>



<li>Lidless Wall</li>



<li>Orphan Maker</li>



<li>Ring of Mendeln</li>



<li>Ring of the Sacrilegious Soul</li>



<li>The Hand of Naz</li>



<li>The Mortacrux</li>



<li>The Unmaker</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Rogue</h4>



<ul>
<li>Beastfall Boots</li>



<li>Condemnation</li>



<li>Cowl of the Nameless</li>



<li>Deathmask of Nirmitruq</li>



<li>Grasp of Shadow</li>



<li>Orphan Maker (New Unique)</li>



<li>Pitfighter’s Gull</li>



<li>Saboteur’s Signet</li>



<li>Scoundrel’s Leathers</li>



<li>Shroud of Khanduras</li>



<li>Skyhunter</li>



<li>Word of Hakan</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Sorcerer</h4>



<ul>
<li>Axial Conduit</li>



<li>Blue Rose</li>



<li>Esadora’s Overflowing Cameo</li>



<li>Flamescar</li>



<li>Fractured Winterglass</li>



<li>Galvanic Azurite (New Unique)</li>



<li>Ophidian Iris</li>



<li>Raiment of the Infinite</li>



<li>Staff of Endless Rage</li>



<li>Staff of Lam Esen</li>



<li>Starfall Coronet</li>



<li>Vox Omnium</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Spiritborn</h4>



<ul>
<li>Balazan’s Maxtlatl</li>



<li>Band of First Breath</li>



<li>Harmony of Ebewaka</li>



<li>Hesha e Kesungi (New Unique)</li>



<li>Jacinth Shell</li>



<li>Loyalty’s Mantle</li>



<li>Peacemonger’s Signet</li>



<li>Ring of the Midday Hunt</li>



<li>Rod of Kepleke</li>



<li>Sunstained War-Crozier</li>



<li>Sepazontec</li>



<li>Wushe Nak Pa</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where to Obtain Chaos Armor?</h2>



<p>You can expect to farm Chaos Armor from Chaos Rifts. These rifts appear in the open world of Sanctuary within <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/helltide-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Helltides</a> or <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/nightmare-dungeon-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nightmare Dungeons</a>. Additionally, in extremely rare cases, when playing in Torment difficulties, you may even come across a Mythic Chaos Rift, which drops even greater rewards.</p>



<p>Are you excited for <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> season 10? Is Chaos Armor enough of a game shifter to add some variety or perhaps even revive some non-meta builds? Will this prompt some Unique&#8217;s to become different armor pieces down the line? </p>


Diablo 4 Season 10: Chaos Armor Explained + Full Unique List


<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a>&#8216;s first <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-season-10-ptr-coming-august-19-26" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season 10 patch notes</a> are here! After all the new seasonal content, we noticed some big changes made to loot. Every treasure hunter will most likely be happy about those changes! If you have been grinding in Torment difficulty or <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/infernal-hordes-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Infernal Hordes</a>, this update might just make your farming runs a lot more rewarding.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Uniques, Better Torment Rewards</h2>



<p>The chance for <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/how-to-farm-uniques-from-bosses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unique items</a> to drop has been increased across all difficulty levels. This is making them a bit easier to find. Torment difficulty in particular got a major reward update:</p>



<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/tree-of-whispers-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Whispers</a> no longer drop Magic and Rare items in Torment difficulty.</li>



<li>Side quest rewards that used to give Magic or Rare gear now give Legendary items (or better) in Torment difficulty.</li>



<li>Helltide events now offer improved rewards in Torment difficulties.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nightmare Dungeon Loot Changes</h2>



<p>The Horadric Reserve affixes involving gem fragments will appear less often. On top of that, the Horadric Strongroom chest now drops fewer items overall. Sadly, for <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/nightmare-dungeon-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nightmare Dungeons</a> the loot was not really improved.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Infernal Hordes Adjustments</h2>



<p>Diminishing returns on Materials and Gold Chests are gone, so you will get more consistent rewards. The Greater Chest of Materials now costs 400 Aether instead of 200 but comes with bonus Obducite and Gold on top of gear. Unique items and Legendary Aspects that used to be exclusive to Infernal Hordes have been moved into the general loot pool. This means that the Uniques are now available from Lair Bosses.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lair Boss Loot Overhaul</h2>



<p>Greater <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/lair-boss-system-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lair Boss loot pools</a> are now split between the three bosses. Each can drop two of them. <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/uber-duriel-boss-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Duriel</a>, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/uber-andariel-boss-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andariel</a>, and the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/harbinger-of-hatred-boss-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harbinger of Hatred</a> now share some loot pool, and Lesser Bosses have had slight adjustments too. One notable change is Belial&#8217;s Hoard that will no longer drop an Infernal Compass. </p>



<p>With these modifications, Diablo 4&#8217;s endgame farming should feel a lot more rewarding for those chasing that perfect piece of gear!</p>


Hunting Loot in Diablo 4 Just Got Better in Season 10

Diablo 4 Season 10 PTR Coming August 19–26


<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> players might finally get the class they have been waiting for! Yes, we are talking about the Paladin! </p>



<p>According to a <a href="https://www.diablonext.com/foros/d/4978-blizzard-filtra-sin-querer-la-clase-de-la-proxima-expansion-atencion-spoilers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spanish gaming site</a>, a rare internal build from Blizzard&#8217;s servers appears to have accidentally revealed the next class. The build is labeled <em>2.5.Xpaladin67961</em>, and this heavily suggests that the Paladin is on the way!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What We Know From the Leak</h2>



<ul>
<li>The Paladin has been one of the most requested classes since Diablo 4 launched, and it looks like the second expansion will finally add it.</li>



<li>Possible early testing
<ul>
<li>The build may already <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/blizzard-invites-diablo-4-creators-to-hq-major-reveals-soon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">be in the hands of some content creators</a>, giving them a first look and helping Blizzard gather feedback. Patch 2.5 should be for Season 11, but the class will not release now. Major expansions usually get a 3.0 label. So the Paladin is mostly part of a bigger upcoming update. But the fact it got added with 2.5, means it is indeed most likely part of what the content creators invited at Blizzard HQ right now are testing!</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



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<p>A lot of players, us included, are getting excited at the thought of finally seeing the Paladin in action. After years of waiting, this leak also raised a lot of speculation about what abilities and gameplay the new class might bring. Will we finally get a real support role? Only the future will tell!</p>



<p>In the meantime, do not forget that tonight you can join the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/your-chance-to-ask-diablo-4-devs-anything-is-coming-in-48-hours" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official Diablo Discord for a Sanctuary Sitdown about Season 10 PTR</a>!</p>


Paladin Class May Join Diablo 4 in Upcoming Expansion


<p>Blizzard will finally share more information about the upcoming Season 10 PTR during what they call now a &#8220;Sanctuary Sitdown&#8221; in Discord!</p>



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    <h3>Join the Next Sanctuary Sitdown</h3>
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        <p>Join members of the development team in the Sanctuary Discord on August 14th to answer your questions in the next Sanctuary Sitdown.</p>
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<p>On <strong>August 14, at 11 am PDT/18:00 CEST</strong>, join Aislyn Hall, Charles Dunn, and Ben Fletcher in the <a href="https://discord.gg/GRrZACUdKx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sancutary Discord</a> where they will be going over <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo IV</a> and most likely Season 10 and the next PTR. The Sanctuary Sitdown will be hosted by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@cliptis86" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cliptis</a>. </p>



<p>Anyone can join and ask their own questions! Just keep in mind that not every question will be picked and answered. </p>



<p>For more details on how to join the Discord channel and the event, you can check out our article about <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/is-diablo-4-right-to-swap-ptr-livestreams-for-discord-sitdowns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">how to join the event here</a>!</p>


Your Chance to Ask Diablo 4 Devs Anything Is Coming in 48 Hours


<p>Blizzard has finally revealed they will communicate and share upcoming <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> updates for the Public Test Realm (PTR). Following <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-official-livestream-update-no-season-10-ptr-stream" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">yesterday&#8217;s statement</a> confirming there will be no Season 10 PTR livestream, the team now posted on the official Diablo Discord that future PTR discussions will instead take place in &#8220;Sanctuary Sitdowns&#8221;. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Are Sanctuary Sitdowns</h2>



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<p>Sanctuary Sitdowns are basically discord voice chat discussions where you can join in and listen to the developers talk. The first Sanctuary Sitdown is scheduled for <strong>Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 18:00</strong> (CEST Paris/Berlin time). </p>



<p>Developers Aislyn Hall, Charles Dunn, and Ben Fletcher will join host <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/cliptis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cliptis</a> to talk about Season 10 and the PTR. It will also feature a Q&amp;A segment, allowing you to submit questions directly to the developers. </p>



<p>However, Blizzard has made it clear that not every question will be answered, and the exact topics remain a mystery. Will we get dates for the upcoming Season 10 PTR? It is also unknown if any new patch notes will drop after the event for Season 10 PTR. No specific amount of time was given either so the Sitdown could last anything from 30 minutes to 2 hours. </p>



<p>If you want to join in, you will need a Discord account and access to the <a href="https://discord.gg/RhSV9KbC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official Diablo Discord</a> server. Once there, you can click &#8220;Interested&#8221; on the <a href="https://discord.gg/FAUhyHea?event=1404562424882921472" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanctuary Sitdown Event</a>.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is It a Good Idea to Replace Livestreams With Discord Events</h2>



<p>The change is triggering mixed feelings. Some players argue this format locks out part of the player base. Unlike Twitch or YouTube streams that are accessible to most, joining a Sanctuary Sitdown requires a Discord account. </p>



<p>As of now, only 190 people have checked in for Thursday&#8217;s event, so not even half of the usual amount of players who tunes in for livestreams. </p>



<p>One of the biggest problems is that, because the event is held through Discord, there will be no replay or VOD for those who can not be there live. With livestreams, players could catch up via Twitch or YouTube at any time. But now anyone working, sleeping, or in another timezone will simply miss the entire thing. For some, that makes the event feel like it locks out the majority of players.</p>



<p>Last time there was a Diablo 4 sitdown in discord, the information was never really related to people who could not be there, unless you managed to find a small YouTube video of someone who thought about recording it.</p>



<p>A lot of players also think that the move allows Blizzard to avoid more public, direct feedback, with fears that questions in the Q&amp;A may already be pre-determined. </p>



<p>On the other hand, some players don&#8217;t mind the change. Pointing out that PTR livestreams often revealed little new information and that Blizzard could simply post patch notes instead. For these players, the sitdowns could be a more casual way to connect with the dev team, provided the Q&amp;A delivers meaningful answers.</p>



<p>We will of course let you know on Thursday what information was shared during the Sanctuary Sitdown, so keep an eye on our <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">latest news</a>!</p>


Is Diablo 4 Right to Swap PTR Livestreams for Discord Sitdowns?


<p>The <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> team has just announced changes to their livestream schedule and format ahead of Season 10!</p>



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    <h3>An update on Campfire Chats/Developer Update Streams</h3>
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<p>We wanted to provide a quick update on our livestreams going forward.</p>
<p>The tldr; is that we will not be having a livestream for Season 10 PTR as we are focusing on revamping our livestreams going forward starting with the Season 10 launch. There will still be a blog and notes to accompany Season 10 PTR so players can expect news on that soon.</p>
<p>We have been evaluating feedback from players and internally have been wanting to revamp our livestream formats for quite a while especially as we head into next year with the new expansion.</p>
<p>We still want to have that developer interaction moment where players can hear directly from someone on the team during the PTR, so we plan on shifting our Discord Sanctuary Sit Down to occur with our PTR Patch Notes/Blog release. There will be more news on that tomorrow (August 12th) for Season 10.</p>
<p>We have hit the 30th stream milestone recently for Diablo IV, and we couldn’t be more excited to kick-off the revamped livestreams with the launch of Season 10. Please keep the feedback flowing as we head into our new format as we want to make the best possible stream for the community.</p>
<p>Thanks,<br />
Diablo Community Team</p>
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<p>There will not be a livestream for the Season 10 PTR (Public Test Realm). Instead, you can expect a detailed blog and patch notes that will go with the PTR release! This is a major change from previous seasons.</p>



<p>The developers are also planning to completely change their livestreams starting with the Season 10 launch. Their goal is to create a better experience based on player feedback and prepare for next year&#8217;s expansion. More details about everything will be shared on August 12, so stay tuned for more updates!</p>


Diablo 4 Official Livestream Update – No Season 10 PTR Stream?


<p>Blizzard has quietly reawakened the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> community over the past two days! Multiple well-known creators revealed they were invited to Blizzard&#8217;s headquarters to test upcoming content and join &#8220;<em>deep-dive feedback sessions</em>&#8221; with the developers! </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Exciting news! I got invited to the Blizzard HQ to test upcoming <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DiabloIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DiabloIV</a> content and join deep dive feedback sessions with the devs. About to board my flight, hopefully I&#39;ll have good stuff to share soon! Staying in US for nearly a week, then follow up Gamescom, back 22 Aug <a href="https://t.co/CKuL2WOOyn">pic.twitter.com/CKuL2WOOyn</a></p>&mdash; wudijo (@wudijo) <a href="https://twitter.com/wudijo/status/1954409120200523874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Among those sharing their excitement are Wudijo, one of the biggest Diablo creator, who posted on X/Twitter that he was heading to Blizzard HQ for some testing, and MacroBioBoi, who also shared the same information not long after.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">On my way to <a href="https://twitter.com/Blizzard_Ent?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Blizzard_Ent</a>! It&#39;s crazy that this is part of what I do as a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DiabloPartner?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DiabloPartner</a>. See y&#39;all when I get out of the hell that is Logan Airport in Boston! <a href="https://t.co/epbHolDUCX">pic.twitter.com/epbHolDUCX</a></p>&mdash; MacroBioBoi (@MacroBioBoi) <a href="https://twitter.com/MacroBioBoi/status/1954853223950405731?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Something Big is Coming</h2>



<p>This tiny move could mean that Blizzard is gathering feedback before revealing the major changes teased not long ago. So far, there is zero information on what is changing, how, or when. Even most creators remain in the dark. Only a select few are heading to Blizzard HQ to test things out. </p>



<p>Players are now hoping these creators will be allowed to share details after testing. Or that Blizzard might reveal everything during Gamescom, or shortly after.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Community Reactions</h2>



<p>On one side, many players are happy that developers are engaging in direct discussions with experienced Diablo creators who know the game inside and out. On the other, some feel the approach is too selective. They are arguing that content creators often have vastly different playstyles than the majority of players, especially those with limited time to play. </p>



<p>Some users criticized the choice, pointing out that a lot of them &#8220;<em>still play the game like there was nothing wrong with it</em>.&#8221; </p>



<p>Others, however, welcomed the move, answering things like: </p>



<p>&#8220;<em>Glad to see they&#8217;re getting feedback from the right people. Excited for the future now more than ever</em>.&#8221; </p>



<p>The community&#8217;s curiosity is not just about the content itself. With <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/rod-fergusson-leaves-blizzard-who-will-lead-diablo-next" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rob Ferguson recently leaving</a> Diablo, there is also an open question about who is now leading the project, and what direction they plan to take it in. </p>



<p>Blizzard has not announced when, or even if, details from these closed-door testing sessions will be made public. But given the timing, just ahead of Gamescom 2025, major Diablo 4 news could be shared soon!</p>


Blizzard Invites Diablo 4 Creators to HQ – Major Reveals Soon?


<p><strong>Rod Fergusson Steps Away from Diablo at Blizzard!</strong></p>



<p>Just a few hours ago, Rod Fergusson officially announced that he is leaving Blizzard after five years as the general manager of the Diablo franchise. He joined in early 2020, stepping in during Diablo IV&#8217;s early development, and helped ship major releases like Diablo II: Resurrected, Diablo Immortal, Diablo IV, and the Vessel of Hatred expansion.</p>



<p>It is now up to Blizzard to fill that leadership role. No successor has been named yet, but the role is obviously a key position, so whoever steps in will greatly influence Diablo&#8217;s next chapter, especially with another Diablo 4 expansion teased for 2026.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After five years of driving the Diablo franchise forward with four big launches, it&#39;s time for me to step away from Blizzard/Microsoft, sword in hand, and see what&#39;s next. The teams are set up for success, with an exciting slate of releases ahead. I&#39;m incredibly proud of what… <a href="https://t.co/Fsh4gjmgVl">pic.twitter.com/Fsh4gjmgVl</a></p>&mdash; Rod Fergusson (@RodFergusson) <a href="https://twitter.com/RodFergusson/status/1953881496013689332?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who Was Rod Fergusson, and What Did He Do?</h2>



<p>Before Blizzard, Rod was known for helping ship big, known projects like Gears 5. He has long been seen as a &#8220;closer&#8221; in the industry – someone who gets games over the finish line when they need it most.</p>



<p>At Blizzard, he stepped in during a rough development period for Diablo and helped guide the team through launch and everything that came after. His departure now opens up a question: Who can handle that &#8216;pressure&#8217; next?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What This Means for Diablo&#8217;s Future</h2>



<p>Rod left with confidence in the team&#8217;s direction, but stepping away from a huge franchise always raises questions. Will Diablo continue its momentum under a new leader? Could this change lead to a new, different creative direction? Or will things stay mostly the same?</p>



<p>Rod says the team is in a good place and that things are set up for long-term success. Nevertheless, someone this known stepping away leaves some questions about what comes next, especially with more expansions and long-term support planned.</p>



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<p>For now, Diablo IV continues on its seasonal roadmap, with another expansion expected next year. We will have to wait and see who takes the reins next.</p>



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