Blizzard Entertainment will unveil Diablo IV: Sins of the Horadrim on July 1, marking the launch of Season 9 with new endgame challenges, spellcrafting features, and dungeon mechanics. Players will face off against the Charred Duke Astaroth and explore the consequences of Horadric Mage Donan’s past decisions.

The season introduces Horadric Strongrooms, micro-dungeons inside Nightmare Dungeons that offer enhanced rewards and enemies. A new endgame feature, Escalating Nightmares, will challenge players through a trio of progressively harder dungeons, culminating in a boss fight against an Exalted version of Astaroth, who splits from his steed, the Amalgam of Rage, into two separate bosses.

Players can also craft Horadric Spells, combining elemental components for customised magic effects, and utilise new affixes in Nightmare Dungeons. Mouse-and-keyboard controls are now supported on consoles, and each class will gain new Unique items.

The Season Journey includes unlockable rewards such as Dante the Dog, a new pet companion.