Diablo 3 Season 25 Start Time, Release Date Countdown For PS4 And ...

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Blizzard has put together a brand new patch that will bring some interesting changes to the usual seasonal transition by adding the powers of the Lords of the Hell to the mix.

This week will see the next major Diablo update released across PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC and Nintendo Switch.

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Diablo 3 Season 25 will be different to others in the long-running franchise, although gamers can still rely on the patch arriving in a familiar manner.

Powerful new items and abilities will be available when The Lords of Hell Episode is released as part of the game’s next major update.

D3: Season 25 will begin around the same time on most platforms, but there could be a start time difference for those playing on consoles.

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Soul Shards will make their debut, and the powers available to those playing through the new season will be of a hellish quality.

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A message from Blizzard explains: “With the upcoming 25th Anniversary of the Diablo Franchise, we wanted players to delve into the darker side of the Nephalem's past.

“In Season 25, players can embrace evil by infusing themselves with the essences of The Lords of Hell. Players will embark on their Season Journey to discover and upgrade demonic Soul Shards based on the seven Lords of Hell.

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“By embodying a Prime and Lesser Evil, players will inflict new forms of pain and suffering on the demons of Sanctuary. We can't wait for players to get their hands on Soul Shards to start unlocking their true power.”

Soul Shards are a new type of socketable item, which will come in seven variations, based on the Lords of Hell.

These will grant players demonic powers and one of 3 Prime Evil Soul Shards can be equipped into Helms and one of 4 Lesser Evil Soul Shards can be equipped into Weapons.

Each Soul Shard can be upgraded three times using a new seasonal-exclusive consumable, the Hellforge Ember.

A message from Blizzard adds: “Soul Shards and Hellforge Embers can drop from anywhere in Sanctuary, but Soul Shards have a higher chance to drop from Bosses.

"Soul Shards cannot be traded, but can be salvaged or utilized in Caldesann’s Despair. You may only equip one Prime Evil Soul Shard and one Lesser Evil Soul Shard at a time. Lastly, Soul Shards and Hellforge Embers only drop in Seasonal play, and will not transfer to your non-seasonal character when the season ends.”

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DIABLO 3 SEASON 25 RELEASE TIME NEWS

Blizzard has confirmed that the Diablo 3 Season 25 release date is Friday, December 10, 2021, and Season 25 will start at 5pm PDT in North America, 5pm CEST in Europe, and 5pm KST in Asia.

However, Diablo 3 console gamers might have to wait a little longer, with Season 25 possibly launching at 1am GMT on December 11.

This will depend on if Blizzard has connected the console launch with the North American PC release time.

Previous Seasonal Rewards will be returning with the launch of Season 25, and Blizzard has confirmed that awards originally available from Season 13 will be unlockable.

In addition to the Helm and Shoulders slots of the exclusive Conqueror Set, portraits themed around Imperius will be available, alongside the return of—Blaine’s Bear.

New End of Journey rewards will also be included, with two new cosmetic items available to those who complete the entirety of the Season journey.

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