Sins of the Horadrim, Diablo 4’s Season 9, refreshes the game with customizable spells, new dungeons, and the return ofAstaroth.
Diablo IV Season 9
To say thatSeason 8 ofDiablo 4was a success would be far from the truth. In fact, backlash from players has accelerated the release of the next update.
From outrage over theBerserkcollaboration to money lost on the most recent battle pass, the reasons for fan frustration have only grown.
Blizzard wants to turn things around—starting as early as next week, with the launch ofSins of the Horadrim.
All the Surprises Coming in Diablo IV Season 9
Sanctuary braces for a new wave of chaos and arcane power onJuly 1, whenBlizzard launchesDiablo 4’s ninth season on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
TitledSins of the Horadrim, this update brings backAstaroth, one of the saga’s most feared enemies.
The Horadrim—whose story was thought buried under centuries of silence—return with a dark legacy that players must now unravel.
A new questline leads players toCerrigar, where they’ll meetBryona, a druid warrior who needs your help uncovering the mysteries of theArmored Horadric Chambers.
New Horadric Spell System and Crafting
The update introduces theHoradric Spell System. By combiningcatalysts, infusions, and arcanas, players can craft spells with unique synergies. Horadric jewels can also be created using this new system.
Nightmare Dungeonshave been revamped with permanent changes. Among them are the newArmored Horadric Chambers—micro-dungeons that appear within traditional dungeons.
Inside these chambers, players collectHoradric Attunement, a key resource used to unlock special battles and obtainHoradric Tomes, which in turn are used to upgrade spells and forge new jewels.
Rising Nightmares and the New Astaroth Fight
The update introducesRising Nightmares, a series of three increasingly difficult dungeons. Each dungeon inherits affixes from the previous one, raising the challenge level—and the loot.
At the end awaits theExalted version of Astaroth: now separated from his mount, the battle becomes a fight againsttwo separate bosses.
More Additions in Season 9
This season also introduces the option to play withmouse and keyboard on consoles, and adds newunique itemsfor each class. These include:
Season Journey Reward: Dante the Dog
Lastly, theSeason Journey rewardsincludeDante, an adorable (but fierce) dog companion who follows you on your adventures.
