Diablo 4 roadmap reveals plans for future expansion, game crossovers & more
Just when you thought Sanctuary might give you five minutes to breathe, Blizzard slaps down aDiablo 4roadmap hotter than the Burning Hells.
Diablo 4 isn’t done chewing you up and spitting you out, and 2025 is looking extra spicy. We’ve got new powers, pets, quests, quality-of-life updates, and two mysterious IP collaborations that are probably going to break the internet.
If you thoughtMephistowas done being a nuisance, guess again. Whether you’re here for the gear grind, the lore drip, or just to collect increasingly weird pets, buckle up – this year’s a hell ride.
January to April: Season of Witchcraft
The year kicked off with theSeason of Witchcraft, where you tapped into sinisterWitchcraft Powersand built up your reputation (finally, one that matters).
There was a newHeadhunts activityto keep your hands bloody and your map full, as well as mysteriousOccult Gems.
Your reward for sticking with it was anearnable Raven petto perch ominously on your shoulder while you wreak havoc. Behind the scenes, Blizzard’s rolled out some long-requested permanent updates including aNew Armoryand aWhispers QoL update– so less time in menus, more time throwing fireballs.
April to July: Belial’s return
The middle of the year sees the return of theLord of Lieshimself inBelial’s Return.
This season bringsBoss Powersand a freshReputation Board, with an addedApparition Incursion activitythat sounds like it’ll mess with your reality – because of course it does.
The pet this time is aFeline companion, perfect for giving you judgmental stares while you get one-shot by elites. This season also celebrates the game’s2-Year Anniversary, and just to spice things up, anew IP collaborationwill drop – though Blizzard’s keeping it hush-hush for now. Permanent content includesnew Lair Bosses,Reliquaries, and a much-neededSeason Journey update.
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July to September: Sins of the Horadrim
Some cryptic ancient chaos is coming inSins of the Horadrim. This season introducesHoradric Powersand – you guessed it – another Reputation grind.
The big new mechanic here isDungeon Escalation, letting you amp up Nightmare Dungeons as you go deeper and darker. There’s another mysteriousearnable peton the table, and console players will finally getkeyboard and mouse support, which should make demon-slaying a lot smoother. Also expectnew Nightmare Dungeon activitiesthat take things up a notch (or ten).
September to December: Infernal Chaos
The year closes with a bang – and a lot of brimstone – withInfernal Chaos.
Diablo 4 will introduceChaos Powers, yet anotherReputation Board, and a majorInfernal Hordes updatethat introduces more player choice and complexity between waves.
Expect things to get messier, faster. There’s also anotherearnable pet(yes, we’re collecting them like Pokémon at this point) and thesecond IP collaborationof the year, details still under wraps. It’s a strong finish, and a perfect way to lose sleep over your gear again.
2026: Expansion, rankings & leaderboards
Looking beyond the chaos of 2025,2026is set to bring anew expansion, an all-newranking system, andleaderboards. Whether you’re the kind of player who min-maxes every stat or just wants bragging rights, this next evolution promises to shake up the endgame in a big way.
Whatever’s coming, it’s clear Blizzard is far from done with Sanctuary – and neither are we. If you want to read ’s Blessingand what D4 could borrow fromLast Epoch.
