{"id":254939,"date":"2023-10-17T06:24:16","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T10:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=310623"},"modified":"2025-07-01T17:57:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T00:57:16","slug":"season-2-of-diablo-iv-begins-this-is-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/season-2-of-diablo-iv-begins-this-is-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Diablo IV Season 2 begins: here&#8217;s everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diablo IV has been well-received by both the press and players. That&#8217;s why today we had to bring you the updates from a season that has just premiered: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/diablo-iv-players-its-time-to-return-to-sanctuary-for-season-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Diablo IV Season 2, which will take us to battle vampires in Sanctuary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Diablo IV\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/b43e8dfb-9663-4f0c-9bcf-b748617caf06\/2164079692\/diablo-iv-download-Diablo-IV.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Diablo IV<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/diablo-iv.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/diablo-iv.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initially exclusive to Battle.net on PC for four months, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/diablo-iv-comes-to-steam-this-is-how-it-affects-you-if-you-are-a-gamer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Diablo IV is now available on Steam starting today, October 17th<\/a>, the same day Season of Blood, the game&#8217;s Season 2, begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Steam version of the game will support cross-play and cross-progression across platforms<\/strong>, including Steam achievements, and the option to invite friends through Steam&#8217;s friend lists. However, a Battle.net account is still required to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Diablo IV | Season of Blood | Gameplay Trailer\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mbxOHMkFSOA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The history and new content of Diablo IV&#8217;s Season of Blood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Season 2, players will embark on a new line of seasonal missions teaming up with Erys, a vampire hunter, to confront a new threat in Sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Erys, voiced by actress Gemma Chan, will join players in hunting down a vampire master responsible for a series of murders<\/strong>. As players progress, they will also contract vampirism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, there will be a new seasonal event called Blood Harvest, similar to Helltides, which will provide a resource-rich area for gathering necessary items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Season of Blood is coming to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DiabloIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DiabloIV<\/a>.<br><br>Join the hunt, October 17th ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/m52KPZlGQr\">pic.twitter.com\/m52KPZlGQr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Diablo (@Diablo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Diablo\/status\/1694075873605939582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vampiric Powers of the Blood Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In Season 2, 22 vampiric powers are introduced<\/strong>, which players can unlock using a new resource called Potent Blood. These powers can be equipped through a specific tab on the character screen, and each character can use up to five powers at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, players need specific types of Covenant Armor (Ferocity, Divinity, and Eternity) to activate some powers, creating a strategic layer in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>These Vampiric Powers come in two varieties<\/strong>: Lesser Vampiric Powers and Greater Vampiric Powers, each offering various benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Season of Blood introduces new final bosses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Season 2 introduces five new final bosses, each associated with specific endgame activities<\/strong>. These bosses grant unique items and exclusive cosmetics and are accessible to characters both in the Eternal Realm and the Seasonal Realms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players will encounter new bosses such as the Echo of Varshan and Grigoire, the Galvanic Saint, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Diablo IV | Season of Blood | Dev Insights\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uRwTncTR2OY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes in XP and level-up speed for the Blood Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To reduce the difficulty,<strong> Season 2 will offer faster level-up speeds<\/strong>, especially for characters above level 50, with increased XP rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Changes in XP bonuses will contribute to the overall acceleration to reach level 100<\/strong>. Players will benefit from XP bonuses for playing at higher world levels, using elixirs and seasonal blessings, which will now be multiplicative in Season 2.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Diablo IV\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/b43e8dfb-9663-4f0c-9bcf-b748617caf06\/2164079692\/diablo-iv-download-Diablo-IV.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Diablo IV<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/diablo-iv.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/diablo-iv.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Season 2 introduces 22 vampire powers, which players can unlock using a new resource called Powerful Blood. 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