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Blizzard is keeping secrets about Diablo 4's next season until BlizzCon, but you can still try some of it out next…
Blizzard Entertainment is withholding full details about Diablo 4's upcoming Season 15 until BlizzCon in September, but some new features are available for testing. The season will introduce "Challenge Dungeons" and "Overland Ambushes" as new open-world events, alongside new and returning seasonal items, including "Soul Splinters" and classic Unique items from previous Diablo titles. A Public Test Realm for Season 15 will be available from August 4 to August 11.
Diablo 4 Will Finally Let You Play The Same Character Each Season
Blizzard Entertainment is introducing a new 'Rebirth' feature in Diablo 4 Season 15, allowing players to transfer existing Eternal Realm characters to the seasonal realm. While characters will reset to level one, their class, appearance, and cosmetics will be preserved, though equipped gear will be lost. The season will also include iconic items from Diablo 2 and Diablo 3, new activities, and socketable items.
Diablo 4 Season 15 Is Adding Stone Of Jordan And Other Iconic Items From Diablo’s Past
Diablo 4 Season 15 will reintroduce iconic items from the franchise's past, including the Stone of Jordan and Ring of Royal Grandeur, as permanent additions. A public test realm will be available from August 4-11, showcasing new systems and 10 returning 'Legacy Uniques' from Diablo, Diablo 2, and Diablo 3. Season 15 will also feature new overland activities, a 'Rebirth' feature for characters, and the 'Soul Splinters' power system.
ShackStream: Storming the beaches in Battlefield 6 Season 4
Battlefield 6's fourth season, Pacific Front, has launched, introducing a new island map and naval vehicles. The season's content includes opportunities to pilot two new boats and explore the Tsuru Reef map. The article also mentions a live stream event on the Shacknews Twitch channel to showcase the new content.
Battlefield 6 – Season 4 Intro Cinematic Trailer
Battlefield 6 has launched its Season 4, introducing the Pax Armata campaign set in the Pacific. The update features massive amphibious battlefields, new vehicles, weapons, and a Dynamic Wave System. A "Top Gun" update will also arrive later in the season, adding new fighter jets.
Shrek Plays Soccer Now, Sort Of
Dreamworks Animation's Shrek characters, including Shrek, Fiona, and Puss in Boots, are now playable in the game mode FIFA Heroes as part of a new season pass. This crossover event, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the first Shrek film, is available until August 10. Shrek 5 is also slated for release in June 2027.
Lost Ark’s Summer of Extremes patch arrives today with Paradise Season 4 and raid update
Lost Ark's 'Summer of Extremes' update has been released, introducing the Kazeros Raid: Act I with multiple difficulty options including extreme. The patch also adds new solo modes for Kazeros Raid, a matchmaking mode for Shadow Raid Serca, and the new Paradise Season 4. The update experienced a slight delay in server return time.
Roadmaps and Plans
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5 are set to launch on July 23. Further details regarding the upcoming season content were shared on the PlayStation Blog.
Multiplayer OARPG Last Epoch runs down some numbers from Season 4
Eleventh Hour Games shared statistics from the concluding Season 4 of their action RPG, Last Epoch. The studio noted that players shattered over 17.4 million omens, with the Sentinel class being the most popular. While player counts peaked significantly earlier in the year, the studio is now focused on developing Season 5 and the Orobyss expansion.
'Surprised there was anyone left to post this': Fans react as The Elder Scrolls Online debuts seasonal content days after hundreds laid off from studio
ZeniMax Online Studios has launched its first-ever seasonal content, 'Return of the Thieves Guild,' for The Elder Scrolls Online. This launch occurs just days after the studio reportedly laid off 213 employees, more than half of its development team, as part of wider layoffs at Xbox. Player reactions on social media and forums have largely focused on expressing sympathy for the affected developers and criticizing Microsoft's timing and actions, rather than discussing the new content itself.
Bitcraft adds summer content and beach fun along with further uncharted islands content
Bitcraft has released its 'Shores of Summer' update, introducing seasonal content such as ice chests found in sand, sandcastles, and new food items like pineapples and popsicles. The update also adds permanent content with the 'Uncharted Ruin' scholar activity, offering rare knowledge scrolls for stat increases, and new cosmetic items.
All main Season Challenges and rewards in Diablo 4 Season 14
Diablo 4 Season 14 introduces new seasonal challenges and rewards for players. The article details the main objectives and the in-game items that can be earned by completing them during the current season.
Hunt the Death Cult in Season of Death Awakening
Diablo IV's Season of Death Awakening launches on June 30, introducing new mechanics like Pandemonium Ruptures, Mythic Uniques 3.0, and the Tower & Leaderboards. The update also brings quality-of-life improvements, a free Warlock class trial, and an Overwatch collaboration. Players can also try the new Solo Self Found mode and earn various seasonal rewards.
Diablo 4 Season 14 release countdown: Exact date and time
The article announces the upcoming release of Diablo 4 Season 14, with a countdown to its exact date and time. It also briefly mentions the 'death of uniques' as a notable change in this season.
Diablo III’s 39th season, Shades of the Nephalem, is slated to launch tonight
Blizzard Entertainment announced that Diablo III's 39th season, Shades of the Nephalem, will launch tonight at 8 p.m. EDT. The season introduces the 'Shadows of the Past' feature, where activating Shrines or Pylons spawns a shadow clone of the player's class with a predetermined build. New cosmetics, including a pet named Belphegor, and a rotation of Conquests and class sets are also included.
Evening Mobilization
The Division Resurgence has launched Phase 3 of its Season 1 content update. Concurrently, Call of Duty: Mobile has released its Season 6 update, titled 'Take Your Heart'.
Diablo 4's next season has been fully detailed and dated, and there's a free Warlock trial on the way and an Overwatch collab coming
Blizzard Entertainment has detailed Diablo 4's upcoming Season of Death Awakening, launching June 30th, which introduces 'Mythic Uniques 3.0', a new questline, a Ruptures mini-activity, and a Solo Self Found Mode. A free Warlock class trial will be available from June 30th to July 7th for players on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, excluding Steam. Additionally, an Overwatch collaboration will offer earnable cosmetics through the 'Eye of the Overwatch' currency.
Marathon Confirms New PvE Mode Release Date, Season 3 Begins September 2026
Marathon has announced that its new PvE mode, Vault Breaker, will be released alongside the start of Season 3 in September 2026. Further details regarding the content of the season and the PvE mode are expected closer to the launch date.
Diablo 4 Season of the Death Awakening kicks off next week with a Warlock free trial
Diablo 4's Season of Death Awakening begins next week, introducing new endgame activities, monsters, and a boss. Blizzard Entertainment is also offering a limited-time free trial for the Warlock class from June 30 to July 7, allowing players to test the new character up to level 25.
Diablo IV’s Season of Death Awakening claims you on June 30 – here’s the trailer and patch notes
Blizzard Entertainment is launching the Season of Death Awakening for Diablo IV on June 30, introducing new mechanics like Pandemonium Ruptures and Mythic Uniques 3.0. The season also features a free trial for the Warlock class up to level 30 and a limited-time collaboration with Overwatch.