All new features in Diablo 4 Season 5
If you thinking of jumping back into Diablo 4 for the release of Season 5, then it’s always a good idea to know what you’re getting into. Here’s a quick overview of all the new features added in the seasonal update.
Everything new in Diablo 4 Season 5
Diablo 4 Season 5 is much smaller than normal seasons because it focuses on fixing what came before it, namely the loot system revamp introduced in Season 4. The revamp fixed many issues with loot, but also created several new ones that the developers have decided to tackle with the big update.
Season 5 is slated to last merely two months instead of the usual length, and that notion sets the stage for how much new content is actually in the season.
Return to Hell with Infernal Hordes
The biggest new addition to Diablo 4 in Season 5 is a new endgame mode/feature called Infernal Hordes. Infernal Hordes is a new endgame mode designed to challenge you with wave-based encounters that end in a boss fight. The mode features eight tiers of escalating difficulty, each progressively testing your skill and strategy. You will face increasingly formidable waves of enemies, with the ultimate goal of defeating the final boss to complete the encounter. Success in Infernal Hordes allows you to earn Burning Aether, a currency that can be used to unlock various rewards.
The rewards for participating in Infernal Hordes include gear, materials, and gold, with you having the freedom to choose what you want based on your accumulated Burning Aether. Additionally, this mode serves as a new source for acquiring Legendaries and Uniques, offering you the chance to enhance your equipment with rare and powerful items.
Major Itemization Improvements
Diablo 4 Season 5 brings a slew of improvements that enhance the overall game quality. New Uniques and Legendaries offer fresh customization options, while the Unique System overhaul refines affixes to be more build-specific. Mythic Uniques now drop from Tree of Whisper Collections, Tortured Gifts in Helltides, and the Purveyor of Curiosities, providing more ways to obtain these powerful items.
Weapon types are now available to additional classes, expanding playstyle options. Sorcerers, for example, can now use 1-handed swords. The season also introduces new and adjusted Tempering Manuals and Affixes, further improving fine-tuning gear enhancement mechanics introduced in Season 4.
Quality of Life and Accessibility Additions
Diablo 4’s Season 5 introduces several Quality of Life improvements and accessibility features aimed at enhancing your overall experience. Among the notable changes are improved Treasure Goblin loot drops, making these elusive creatures even more rewarding to hunt (finally). Whisper bounties have been adjusted to require less time, allowing you to complete them more efficiently. Additionally, the drop rates for Mythic Uniques from non-Boss enemies have been increased, and these powerful items can now be obtained from a broader range of sources. However, the drop rate for the Baneful Heart crafting material has been reduced, and Tortured Gifts will no longer contain Murmuring Obols. This is a minor loss, but the rewards are still much greater.
Season 5 also brings significant enhancements to ensure the game is more inclusive. New features include Auto-Pin and Audio Navigation Assistance, designed to help you navigate the game world more easily. Additionally, a Compass has been added to improve directional guidance.
New Seasonal Cosmetics
While nothing much has changed with the Season Journey system, you can still enjoy earning brand new rewards from following its progression. New Cosmetic appearances are also available to earn just by playing through the Season.