For many, Diablo 4 really felt like it came into its own in Season 4, so we’re really excited to see what Blizzard has in store for us next in Season of the Infernal Hordes.
Before we dive into the details of the version 1.5.0 update, it's worth noting that you can play Diablo 4 via Xbox Game Pass if you're yet to try the game out. Keep in mind, though, that Game Pass is getting more expensive, but you won’t need to pay extra to play Diablo 4 Season 5.
You will need to pay for the upcoming expansion DLC, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, however.
Keep reading to find out when the Diablo 4 Season 5 release date (and UK release time) is and to read through the early patch notes to see what's changing.
When is the Diablo 4 Season 5 release date?
The Diablo 4 Season 5 release date is Tuesday 6th August 2024.
You could actually have tried out Season 5 a little early by joining the public test realm (PTR), with players being able to have a go on an early version of the update between 25th June and 2nd July, but we’re unfortunately well past that point.
The good news is that we don’t have much longer to wait, and soon we will be back in Sanctuary getting up to all sorts of demon-smashing nonsense.
When does Diablo 4 Season 5 start? UK release time confirmed
The Diablo 4 Season 5 UK release time is 6pm on Tuesday 6th August 2024, Activision Blizzard has confirmed.
That's right, folks! Diablo 4 Season 5 will start at 6pm BST tonight for players in the UK.
As for what to expect, well then, read on and we will dish out the details!
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Diablo 4 Season 5 early patch notes
The Diablo 4 Season 5 patch notes have been revealed ahead of the update's release on 6th August, and things have changed since the PTR went live.
Since the PTR, the development team has made a huge number of changes to the patch notes for version 1.5.0.
Rather than list them all out here (we'd be here all day), we think it's best you head to the game's official site to read through the blog post which shares the full list of patch notes.
Below, you'll find our original story on the update which details the Season 5 changes in the PTR.
Diablo 4 Season 5 is bringing loads of new content in terms of items, quests and story. The Season 5: PTR campfire chat above goes over it all, while the official blog post for the new season describes it as such:
"Season 5 features a new story where enemies are cut down, alliances shift, and unlikely friends emerge from the shadows.
"The PTR features a new Questline that takes place after the events of the Main Questline and is available on both Seasonal and Eternal Realms, and will remain on the Eternal Realm once Season 5 has concluded."
To start this new quest, Blizzard states that you must do the following:
"Head to Hawezar in World Tier III and investigate a disturbance amongst the cityfolk there. Completing this Questline will allow you to battle the Infernal Hordes, the new gameplay activity coming with Season 5."
Infernal Hordes will see you killing wave after wave of demons in 90-second rounds with the hordes getting stronger each day. After defeating the hordes, you will then have to face an even more dangerous enemy, the Fell Council.
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