This survey will take about 1 minute.
Your answers will help us to improve our website.
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred (D4)
May 10 Livestream Summary and Breakdown
★ NEW: Season 10 Guide | Season 10 Release Date
┗ Seasonal Content: Chaos Rifts | New Uniques
┗ Seasonal Mechanic: List of Chaos Perks & Chaos Armor
★ Season 10 Best Builds & Best Chaos Perks
★ Check out our Vessel of Hatred expansion guide
A 60-minute Developer Update Livestream for Diablo 4 (Diablo IV) was held on May 10, 2023, at 11 AM PDT, showcasing post-launch content. Check out everything we learned about Seasons, the Battle Pass, the cosmetic Shop, and more!
May Developer Update Livestream
Broadcasted 11 AM PDT on May 10, 2023
The May Developer Update Livestream was broadcasted at 11 AM PDT on May 10, 2023, lasting around 60 minutes. You can watch it on Diablo 4's official YouTube channel or official Twitch channel.
When Is the Next Developer Update Livestream?
Livestream Overview
| When? | ・11 AM PDT on May 10, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Where? | ・Official Diablo YouTube Channel ・Official Diablo Twitch Channel |
| Who? | ・Rod Fergusson (Franchise General Manager)
・Joseph Piepiora (Associate Game Director) ・Kegan Clark (Product Management Director) ・Adam Fletcher (Associate Community Director) |
Everything We Learned
| What We Learned From the April Developer Update |
|---|
|
|
Seasons Will Arrive Mid-to-Late July
After a brief Server Slam recap, the developers began the livestream by revealing the rough release date of Seasons in Diablo 4. Season 1 will begin post-launch, arriving mid-to-late July, giving players time to enjoy the game's main story, as they have to beat the campaign at least once to participate in Seasons.
The developers also mentioned that the game will have four Seasons every year, one for each quarter. Seasons will also follow unique themes that shape their gameplay, questlines, and the seasonal Battle Pass.
Seasons Require New Seasonal Characters
Later in the livestream, the developers also clarified that players will have to create new Seasonal characters, which start from Level 1, to participate in each Season.
Seasonal Questlines Explained
The livestream proceeded by delving deeper into the features of each Season, starting with the reveal of Seasonal Questlines. Seasonal Questlines follow self-contained stories independent of the base game's campaign and will showcase the current Season's theme and new gameplay mechanics.
Fresh Gameplay Per Season
The developers also explained that each Season provides fresh gameplay for all players by introducing new gameplay mechanics and other in-game content. These new gameplay mechanics are tied to the current Season and will often be new powers for players to earn.
In addition, seasonal gameplay mechanics are expected to retire and leave the game at the end of the Season. However, based on data and community feedback, the developers may consider keeping them as permanent additions to the game.
Long-Term Progression with Season Journeys
Regarding long-term progression, the developers delved deeper into the Season Journey system. Every Season will feature its own Season Journey, where players can complete objectives to earn in-game rewards, including currencies, item caches, and new Legendary Aspects.
Furthermore, while Season Journeys provide rewards based on the number of objectives a player completes, they will not need to finish all of them to advance to the Journey's next chapter.
Season Journey: Everything We Know
Battle Pass Features Revealed
The developers also revealed more details about the seasonal Battle Pass. They explained that Battle Pass progression is tied to Favor, which players can earn by leveling up their Seasonal characters and completing objectives in the Season Journey.
Battle Pass Has Three Different Tracks
The Battle Pass will also have the three following tracks.
- The Free Track, which all players receive, has 27 total tiers and primarily rewards Smoldering Ashes, which players can use to obtain Season Blessings that provide buffs that make seasonal progression easier.
- The Premium Track, which players can buy for roughly $10 (USD), has 63 total tiers and provides purely cosmetic rewards, such as themed armor sets, mounts, and mount armor.
- The Accelerated Track, which players can buy for roughly $25 (USD), is identical to the Premium Track but provides 20 free tiers and an exclusive premium cosmetic.
Note that all gameplay-affecting rewards, including Smoldering Ashes, will only be in the Free Track and have a secondary level requirement, preventing players from buying power.
Seasonal Battle Pass Guide and Rewards
Post-Campaign Unlocks
After discussing the Battle Pass, the developers revealed more details about what players unlock after beating the campaign at least once on any difficulty. Players gain access to Seasons after completing the main campaign and can choose to skip it on future characters.
In addition, Mounts and all permanent bonuses obtained from Altars of Lilith will carry over to future characters after you beat the campaign once.
Dedication to Quality of Life
The developers also briefly discussed their dedication to the game's quality of life. They mentioned that they review community feedback and carefully make changes accordingly.
While the developers want to be as responsive as possible, they note that larger updates may take the length of a Season to arrive due to their development pipeline.
More Shop and Customization Details
The livestream also showcased more details about the in-game Shop and character customization. The developers stated that Shop will provide players with a diverse range of cosmetics that are still grounded in Diablo 4's world and art style.
In addition, cosmetics from the Shop can be mixed and matched with transmogs and dyes from the base game, giving players plenty of freedom to personalize and customize their characters.
Additional Endgame Features
Toward the end of the livestream, the developers touched on a few additional features and content that players can expect in the endgame. These include the new Legendary Aspects and gameplay features each Season, a "mysterious level 100 boss at the level cap," and the ranked Leaderboards that will arrive sometime after the first two Seasons.
Diablo 4 Related Guides
All News Categories
| All News Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Patch Notes and Updates | Livestreams and Dev Blogs | List of Events |
Latest News and Events
-
![]()
Starcraft Collaboration
Updated 9/26/2025
New Starcraft-themed cosmetics is available in the in-game shop and through a Twitch Drop Campaign starting on September 26!
-
![]()
Season 9 Twitch Drops
Updated 6/30/2025
Watch eligible Twitch streams from July 1 to July 19 to earn a crossbow cosmetic for the rogue!
-
![]()
Patch 2.2.1 Update - May 14
Updated 5/13/2025
See all the class buffs and game updates done with Patch 2.2.1.
-
![]()
Berserk Twitch Drops
Updated 5/7/2025
Claimed free cosmetics exclusive to the Berserk collaboration!
-
![]()
Berserk Collaboration
Updated 5/7/2025
Check out the all-new cosmetic items created in collaboration with the Berserk anime!
-
![]()
2025 Roadmap and Schedule
Updated 9/23/2025
Check out all the upcoming content for the year 2025!
-
![]()
Lunar Awakening 2025 Event Details
Updated 2/5/2025
Learn all Lunar Awakening Event mechanics, bonuses, and rewards!
Comment
Author
May 10 Livestream Summary and Breakdown
Please participate in our site
improvement survey
12/2025
improvement survey
12/2025
Would you assist in
improving Game8's site?
improving Game8's site?
×
We are listening to our users' valuable opinions and discussing how to act on them.
The information collected through this survey will be used for the purpose of improving our services. In addition, the information will only be disclosed a part of a statistic in a format that will not allow identification of personal information.
Begin Survey
Not Now
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Advertisements.
Amount of Ads
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Placement of Ads
Timing of Ad Display
Ad Loading Speed
Safeness of Ads
Content of Ads
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Quality of Articles.
Amount of information
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Frequency of updates
Speed of new information
Accuracy of articles
Understandibility of articles
Readability of sentences
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Usability of the Site.
Ease of finding information
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Loading Speed
Use of Color
Font Size
Visibility of Images
Easy to Understand Layout
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Message Boards, Comments.
Ease of Writing
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Readability
Ease in Finding Information
Comment Quality
Comment Quantity
Admin Response
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Site's new design.
Please rate our site's new design
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Do you think that the website's design change makes the site easier to use?
Has the new design made it easier for you to find information on the site?
Has the new design improved the overall visual appeal of the site?
How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the new design of the site?
×
How likely are you to recommend Game8 to someone you know?
Very Unlikely
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Very Likely
If you have other opinions regarding potential improvement to the website, please share them with us. We would appreciate your honest opinion.
Note: This is a free response section, so you can proceed without entering anything.
Note: Please be sure not to enter any kind of personal information into your response.
Note: Please be sure not to enter any kind of personal information into your response.
×
Thank You
×
Thank you for participating in our survey! Your answers will help us to improve the quality of our website and services.
We hope you continue to make use of Game8.
We hope you continue to make use of Game8.
Close
Rankings
- We could not find the message board you were looking for.
Gaming News
![Octopath Traveler 0 Review [In Progress] | Familiar, But Better](https://img.game8.co/4357336/fcaf07d58cc243e6b7319ca9b118ba16.png/thumb)
Popular Games
Genshin Impact Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Where Winds Meet Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Honkai: Star Rail Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Wuthering Waves Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Zenless Zone Zero Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP) Strategies & Guides Wiki
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Recommended Games
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Fire Emblem Heroes (FEH) Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Monster Hunter World Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP) Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Persona 3 Reload Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
All rights reserved
©2022 BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
All trademarks referenced herein are the properties of their respective owners.
The copyrights of videos of games used in our content and other intellectual property rights belong to the provider of the game.
The contents we provide on this site were created personally by members of the Game8 editorial department.
We refuse the right to reuse or repost content taken without our permission such as data or images to other sites.