Diablo 4's first roadmap is here - new seasons, IP crossover events, expansions, and more

Blizzard has unveiled its first roadmap for Diablo 4, with 2025's 'The Age of Hated' roadmap including information on upcoming seasons and new features while teasing what's in store for 2026. The forthcoming 'Belial's Return' season is set to run from April until July, and it will overhaul the Lair Boss system while bringing one of the franchise's major villains to the game - Belial.

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Diablo 4 2025 Roadmap, image credit: Blizzard.

The roadmap notes that this season will bring the first cross-franchise "IP collaboration" to the game. "We can't shed light on them currently," Blizzard writes. "But we're extremely excited to meld the Diablo universe with universes that complement its dark themes." The first thing that comes to mind is Dark Souls, Elden Ring, or The Witcher - which would be an interesting addition to Diablo. More than one "IP collaboration" is coming, which is exciting.

This upcoming 'Belial's Return' season also overhauls the Battle Pass and Season Journey system with The Reliquary. Other highlights in the roadmap include some information on the rest of the seasons set to arrive in 2025, including one focusing on the game's Nightmare Dungeons. Also, console players will get keyboard and mouse support, and leaderboards will finally be a thing.

Unfortunately, the leaderboard system will not be available until 2026, when the game's second major expansion is set to arrive. Here's a summary of what's coming in 2025.

• Belial's Return: Belial, Lord of Lies has returned to warp reality to his will. Daring wanderers can clash with Belial and 2 bosses from Vessel of Hatred as part of the updated Lair Boss system.
• Sins of the Horadrim: We return to Nightmare Dungeons with new activities and interactions that let you progress the dungeon's intensity as you hunt down the barons of Hell.
• Infernal Chaos: Infernal Horde Updates - Infernal Horde is becoming more chaotic as we put new choices into your hands. Plus, advanced options between Infernal Waves will arrive, too.
• Quality of Life Updates: Beyond seasonal updates, there are other permanent additions coming to Diablo IV. The frequently requested feature, keyboard and mouse support for consoles, will give you more control over how you experience Sanctuary once it arrives. Core system updates are coming to both the Battle Pass and Seasonal Journey, ensuring these features evolve in ways that are more rewarding.

Diablo IV is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S and is also an Xbox Game Pass title.