5 things to do before Diablo 4's season 1 begins

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Survive Sanctuary with these Diablo 4 guides

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Diablo 4's first season, the Season of the Malignant, begins on Thursday, July 20. You'll have to create an entirely new character to access the new seasonal questline and items. The journey from level 1 to level 50 (and then level 100) can be a pain, but there are a few things you can do right now to speed up the process.