Curious about the latest in Diablo 4? Each new season in Blizzard’s epic action RPG brings a bounty of fresh questlines, powerful items, innovative gameplay mechanics, and thrilling activities. Whether you’re just stepping into the dark world of Sanctuary or you’re a seasoned warrior of the Burning Hells, there’s always something new and exciting to experience.
Diablo 4 Season 10, officially known as “Infernal Chaos,” marks the grand finale for the year, preceding the highly anticipated new expansion set to launch next year. This makes it an ideal moment for Blizzard to inject a thrilling dose of mayhem into the game. If you’ve been on a hiatus since completing Season 9’s challenges, now’s the perfect opportunity to dive back in and explore all the new content Season 10 has to offer.
Diablo 4 Season 10: Infernal Chaos Release Date
Diablo 4 Season 10 launched on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, bringing “Infernal Chaos” to players worldwide. The season officially went live at 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT / 6 PM BST / 7 PM CEST / 3 AM AEST.
Although “Infernal Chaos” is a more condensed season compared to its predecessors like “Sins of the Horadrim” or “Belial’s Return,” its launch aligns perfectly with Blizzard’s planned content schedule for the year.
Diablo 4 Season 11: An Early Look at What’s Next
Even as we delve into Season 10, Adam Fletcher, Diablo 4’s Community Director, recently shared exciting insights into what lies ahead for Season 11. He highlighted the significance of an earlier-than-usual Public Test Realm (PTR) and teased major overhauls to masterworking, combat systems, renown gains, and much more.
Key Features and Content in Diablo 4 Season 10: Infernal Chaos
Here are all the features that came to Diablo 4 Season 10:
- Chaos Perks
- Chaos Armor
- Bartuc, Warlord of Chaos boss
- Infernal Hordes rework
- Chaos Waves
- Chaos Rifts
- New uniques
The Public Test Realm (PTR) patch notes for Season 10 offered a tantalizing glimpse into the true “chaos” theme. This season introduces exciting new variations of existing unique armor and perks, cleverly repurposed from previous seasons. The implications for character builds are immense: no longer are you constrained to specific equipment slots for certain uniques, as Season 10 allows you to slot “chaos” alternatives into different gear pieces, opening up unprecedented customization.
The formidable antagonist of Diablo 4 Season 10 is none other than Bartuc, the Warlord of Chaos. This mighty Vizjerei Mage unleashes Chaos Portals that clever players can turn to their advantage, though caution is advised against his barrage of deadly projectiles. The popular Infernal Hordes mode also makes a return, having undergone a significant overhaul that rebalances enemy encounters and rewards. Prepare for “Chaos Waves,” a new challenge that steadily escalates the difficulty.
Should the bounties of this endgame survival mode leave you wanting more, seek out the new Chaos Rifts. These mysterious portals manifest within Helltides and Nightmare Dungeons, and successfully closing them can reward you with valuable Chaos Armor, Nightmare Sigils, Gem Fragments, and a host of other treasures.
Naturally, a new season brings with it an array of potent unique items tailored for every class. Rogues, for instance, will relish the “Orphan Maker,” a two-handed crossbow that grants a formidable “Reload” damage buff to all basic and core skills. Meanwhile, the Spiritborn class gains a significant boost from “Hesha e Kesungi,” a pair of gloves that imbue the Gorilla Spirit’s ultimate ability with powerful ranged properties.
Understanding Diablo 4 Seasons: What You Need to Know
Diablo 4’s seasonal structure typically spans two to three months, with four distinct seasons released annually. To delve into the new seasonal narratives, you must first complete the main campaign. However, if you’re a newcomer to Diablo 4, you have the option to progress through the campaign directly within the seasonal realm, with all your monster-slaying and dungeon-crawling contributing to your battle pass progress. For veteran players who have already explored Sanctuary, each new season calls for a fresh seasonal character, starting anew from level one. This provides an exciting opportunity to re-experience the journey, engage with unique seasonal content, and acquire valuable loot. Remember, the convenient “skip campaign” option becomes available once you’ve completed it a single time. Critically, you won’t lose your beloved characters when a season concludes; all seasonal characters are seamlessly transitioned to the Eternal Realm, ensuring your hard-earned progress and gear remain intact for continued adventures.
A Look Back: Previous Diablo 4 Seasons and Their Core Content
- Season 1 – Season of the Malignant: This added a new short story campaign where players looked for Varshan the Consumed and dealt with the blight by interacting with Malignant Hearts.
- Season 2 – Season of the Blood: This season saw players obtain up to 22 vampiric powers, which were transferred to the base game as aspects. It also introduced several endgame bosses and the Blood Harvest event.
- Season 3 – Season of the Construct: Players were able to use Seneschal, a robot companion who they can upgrade with abilities and traits. It also included a new dungeon type called Vaults, as well as the first appearance of leaderboards and always active Helltides.
- Season 4 – Season of Loot Reborn: This season had a campaign where members of the Iron Wolves were disappearing under suspicious circumstances. Players must also fight back against the Helltide to earn standing with the Iron Wolves. Many significant changes were made to both the Seasonal and Eternal realms for how items are earned and how loot in general works.
- Season 5 – Season of the Infernal Hordes: This season added a new Infernal Hordes mode, which you can complete solo or with friends. The aim is to defeat waves of enemies within a time limit and advance through the Well of Hatred, spending Burning Aether between waves on spoils to help you advance.
- Season 6 – Season of Hatred: The main change in Season 6 was a massive overhaul to levelin,g which saw the previous maximum level of 100 reduced to 60, and another ten then added, so any players who hit level 100 had more work to do on existing characters. New characters can now hit a cap of 70, which we could see extended again in the future.
- Season 7 – Season of Witchcraft: This season introduced Witch Powers, Headhunt zone events, and Occult Gems to increase the power of certain abilities. The introduction of the armory also allows you to switch your build on the fly going forward.
- Season 8 – Belial’s Return: This season added three new lair bosses – Belial, Urivar, and Harbinger of Hatred – with new mechanics to spruce up existing bosses. We also saw Boss Powers replace Witch Powers, and an introduction to the new Reliquaries battle pass.
- Season 9 – Sins of the Horadrim: This season added Escalation Nightmares, a new endgame activity where you fight through three dungeons as they escalate in difficulty. We also saw Horadric Spells, Horadric Strongrooms, and Horadric Jewels.
In summary, both the current and upcoming Diablo 4 seasons promise a wealth of exciting content. If you’re yet to embark on your Sanctuary journey, remember to explore detailed guides that offer a full rundown of what to expect. Additionally, powerful character builds are available to help you conquer even the most formidable threats within Sanctuary. Lastly, always verify the game’s system requirements to ensure a smooth and optimal gameplay experience.