Diablo 4 is preparing to launch its eighth season with new content and character progression, and at the same time, the series is getting its first-ever anime crossover. Both Diablo 4 and Diablo Immortal will include special events and cosmetics based on the legendary manga and anime series Berserk. With its brutal tone and dark fantasy art, Berserk is a particularly fitting story to cross over with Diablo 4, which has so far resisted collaborating with other media franchises as is common in games like Fortnite.
Season 8 of Diablo 4 is dubbed Belial’s Return, after a boss last seen in Diablo 3 who’s evidently making a comeback. Also known as the Lord of Lies, Belial will appear as a boss during the season, which is all about stealing the abilities of similar powerful beings. The big seasonal mechanic for Season 8 is the ability to use powers acquired from defeated bosses. Like the new abilities granted in the Season of Witchcraft, these boss powers can be swapped out to create custom builds once they’re acquired. Only one can be designated as your main boss power at a time, and up to three others can be set as modifiers, meaning their main effects won’t trigger, but they’ll strengthen the main power instead. Season 8 will also have its own incursion events, where players can mow down hordes of enemies and complete other objectives in specific zones to earn reputation and collect new rewards.
