The first season of Diablo 4 is soon to arrive, returning us to Sanctuary to stem some strange corruption that's taken hold after the events of the main campaign. This mysterious malignance manifests in the hearts of creatures, which we tear from their chests, turning them into Caged Hearts. These superpowered gems slot into our seasonal gear to provide abilities, and as the devs described in the livestream last week, "an enormous amount of power".
That's not all we know about the new season, though. Besides showcasing the new battle pass, the livestream clarified details about Renown—that currency you get from exploring the map, taking down Strongholds, and doing just about anything across the game's five regions. Since each season takes part in a different realm, players were understandably worried that this currency might reset entirely, meaning you'd have to do everything again to get the bonuses that it provides.
