Diablo 4 Season 14 release date, start time, pre-load, Battle Pass rewards, more
Diablo 4 fans are counting down to the start of Season 14, which is titled Season of Death Awakening. Available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, the new season introduces a new threat, all the while adding fresh rewards, new Mythics and even the ability to check out the Warlock class for free.
Fans can check out the Warlock class for free on PlayStation, Xbox and Battle.net, but not on Steam. The trial kicks off on June 30 and runs until July 7, although you'll only be able to play until level 30. If you enjoy your time with the Warlock class, you'll need to purchase the Lord of Hatred expansion to continue playing. Your progress will carry over.
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Diablo 4 Season 14 - Season of Death Awakening - has a June 30 release date on all platforms. According to Blizzard, the new season will kick off at 6pm BST UK time.
That's 10am PT / 1pm ET if you live in the US, or 7pm CET for European fans.
To ensure you don't miss a second of the action and can jump in the moment the content goes live, Blizzard is giving fans the opportunity to pre-load the update before release.
Again, pre-loading is available for PlayStation, Xbox and Battle.net, but not on Steam.
The Season of Death Awakening revolves around the appearance of a Death Cult, with dark rituals leading to Ruptures appearing throughout the world.
Appearing more frequently in Helltide Zones, players will earn rewards the longer the Ruptures are kept open.
There are three types of Ruptures, including Surging Ruptures that can spawn in place of any local event within a Helltide, and Colossal Ruptures that only appear in the Fields of Desecration, the World Boss Arena southeast of Zarbinzet.
Players can also expect to face a new enemy type called The Risen, as well as a new boss.
Elsewhere, Blizzard is introducing Mythic Uniques 3.0, which ability to convert any Unique item into a game-altering Mythic Unique.
The Tower and Leaderboards are also coming out of beta in the new season, while the intriguing Solo Self Found Mode also makes an appearance.
It's also worth checking out the recently released patch notes for a look at some of the balance changes and quality of life upgrades.
The upcoming season adds a new batch of rewards for players to unlock as part of the Season of Death Awakening Reliquary.
Rewards include the Nangaria Mount, Barding of the Deathless Mount Armor, and Eye of Tyranny Town Portal.
The Premium Pass, meanwhile, contains the Netherean Pet and Wings of the Redeemer Reactive Wings, which will be unlocked instantly.
There are also a variety of rewards available from the Season Rank. Featuring nine ranks and over 120 objectives, fans can unlock up to 12 Skill Points, more than 40 Paragon Points, five Mythic Unique Caches and lots more.