Despite the launch of a poorly obtained replace earlier this week, Diablo 4 followers are trying ahead to the discharge of Season 1 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Season of the Malignant has a July 20 launch date and a 6pm BST UK launch time. However, whereas the brand new content material is free to all gamers, be warned that you just will not truly be capable of entry the content material except you’ve got already accomplished the primary Diablo 4 marketing campaign with not less than one character. Likewise, you will have to have downloaded and put in the latest replace to be able to begin enjoying.

Blizzard explains extra: “Once the Season starts, log onto the game, create a new Seasonal character, and enjoy!

“If you haven’t accomplished the marketing campaign but, you will want to finish it on one character to achieve entry to seasonal content material.”

Provided you’ve got accomplished the Campaign with not less than one character, newly created Seasonal characters could have quick entry to their Mount, plus the choice to skip the marketing campaign. 

All beforehand found Altars of Lilith will even be unlocked, in addition to the corresponding Renown. The similar is true for all beforehand found areas of the map.

According to Blizzard, Season of the Malignant will launch with a free Battle Pass, which is robotically accessible to all Seasonal characters.

There’s additionally a paid Premium Battle Pass with extra rewards, in addition to an Accelerated Battle Pass with degree skips.

As a part of the Digital Deluxe and Ultimate Edition bundles, prospects will obtain one Premium Battle Pass unlock. This can be utilized to unlock the Season of the Malignant Premium content material.

It’s price noting, nevertheless, that you do not even have to make use of the Battle Pass unlock for the present season. If you have not accomplished the marketing campaign – or maybe you do not just like the look of the rewards – it can save you the unlock for a future season.