Diablo IV's Season of Hell's Legacy begins on 15 September 2026, announced at BlizzCon alongside a Nintendo Switch 2 port launching the same day.
What is confirmed
| Item | Detail | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Season of Hell's Legacy | Prime Evils and Deckard Cain return | 15 September 2026 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Full port | 15 September 2026 |
| Amazon class | Javelin-wielding, new class | First half of 2027 |
| Netflix series | Animated, in development | No date |
| Diablo V | Next mainline game | Spring 2029 |
The season
Hell's Legacy brings back the Prime Evils and Deckard Cain — the cast Diablo II players will recognise. Blizzard has not published the full mechanical detail of the seasonal system yet; what is confirmed is the theme, the cast and the date.
The Amazon
The first half of 2027 brings the Amazon, a javelin class and the first new class since Spiritborn. New classes reset the build meta more thoroughly than a season does, which is worth knowing if you are planning a long-term character.
Switch 2
Diablo IV arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on 15 September. Blizzard has not detailed cross-progression specifics for the port beyond the launch date.
What Diablo V in 2029 means for Diablo IV
The obvious question after a sequel announcement is whether the current game is finished. Spring 2029 answers it: Diablo IV has roughly two and a half more years of support ahead, with a new class already dated for 2027.
For anyone weighing whether to invest time — or buy an account — a two-and-a-half year runway is longer than most live-service games offer at any point in their life. The sequel announcement makes the current game's timeline clearer, not shorter.
What matters on a Diablo IV account
Season resets move characters to Eternal, so what carries across seasons is worth more than what is tied to the current one:
- Class coverage. An account with several levelled classes adapts to each season's meta; one specialised character does not.
- Paragon and renown. Account-wide progress that never resets — the most durable thing on any Diablo IV account.
- Stash and materials. Tedious to rebuild, easy to overlook when comparing listings.
- Platform and region. Cannot be changed afterwards; check before paying.
- Cosmetics and battle pass history. Cannot be earned retroactively once a season closes.
Buying around a season launch
Prices move most in the week either side of a season start, when demand rises before supply does. If you are buying for Hell's Legacy specifically, the account you want is one with broad class coverage and high paragon rather than one geared for the season that just ended — that gear is about to be left behind anyway.
Frequently asked questions
When does Season of Hell's Legacy start?
15 September 2026, the same day Diablo IV arrives on Nintendo Switch 2.
What is in Season of Hell's Legacy?
The Prime Evils and Deckard Cain return. Blizzard has not published the full mechanical detail of the seasonal system beyond the theme, the cast and the date.
When does the Amazon class come to Diablo 4?
The first half of 2027. It is a javelin-wielding class and the first new class since Spiritborn.
Is Diablo 4 still supported after Diablo 5 was announced?
Yes. Diablo V is not due until Spring 2029, and Diablo IV has a new season now, the Amazon class in 2027 and a Netflix animated series in development.
What matters most on a Diablo 4 account?
Account-wide progress that survives seasonal resets: paragon, renown, class coverage across several levelled characters, stash and materials, plus cosmetics from closed seasons that cannot be earned again.
