Diablo 4's new season brings back Deckard Cain and all three Prime Evils as the game arrives on Switch 2
Blizzard is celebrating 30 years of Diablo with the Season of Hell's Legacy, which reintroduces Deckard Cain and the three Prime Evils. The update includes remastered Diablo 1 content, bosses, and a full recreation of the original game. Additionally, Diablo 4 has arrived on the Nintendo Switch 2, though performance varies between handheld and docked modes. A roadmap reveals the return of the Amazon class next year and a Netflix adaptation. Meanwhile, Blizzard confirms no further expansions for Diablo 4 as the community looks toward Diablo 5.
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- ✓ Season of Hell's Legacy celebrates 30 years of Diablo and brings back Deckard Cain and the three Prime Evils.
- ✓ Diablo 4 is available on the Nintendo Switch 2.
- ✓ The Season of Hell's Legacy includes remastered Diablo 1 bosses and a full recreation of Diablo 1.
- ✓ The Amazon class will return to Diablo 4 next year.
What changed
Blizzard announced the Season of Hell's Legacy, a Nintendo Switch 2 port, and the future return of the Amazon class.
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Diablo 4 launches Season of Hell's Legacy and Nintendo Switch 2 port
Blizzard is celebrating 30 years of Diablo with the Season of Hell's Legacy, which reintroduces Deckard Cain and the three Prime Evils. The update includes remastered Diablo 1 content, bosses, and a full recreation of the original game. Additionally, Diablo 4 has arrived on the Nintendo Switch 2, though performance varies between handheld and docked modes. A roadmap reveals the return of the Amazon class next year and a Netflix adaptation. Meanwhile, Blizzard confirms no further expansions for Diablo 4 as the community looks toward Diablo 5.
Why it matters
These updates arrive during BlizzCon 2026 as the franchise marks its third decade. The shift toward Diablo 5 suggests the current title is entering a maintenance phase despite continued support.
What is confirmed
- Season of Hell's Legacy celebrates 30 years of Diablo and brings back Deckard Cain and the three Prime Evils.
- Diablo 4 is available on the Nintendo Switch 2.
- The Season of Hell's Legacy includes remastered Diablo 1 bosses and a full recreation of Diablo 1.
- The Amazon class will return to Diablo 4 next year.
- A Netflix adaptation of Diablo 4 is in development.
- Blizzard will not release any more expansions for Diablo 4.
Still unconfirmed
- A Witcher 3 skin has been revealed for Diablo IV.
- Diablo 5 is expected in 2029.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 version is great in handheld mode but mediocre when docked.
What to watch next
- Official release date for the Amazon class
- Production updates on the Netflix adaptation
- Official confirmation of the Diablo 5 release window
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- Eurogamer.net — Diablo 4's new season brings back Deckard Cain and all three Prime Evils as the game arrives on Switch 2
- GoNintendo — Witcher 3 skin revealed for Diablo IV
- invenglobal.com — Diablo IV on Switch 2: Great handheld, mediocre docked
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- gamerant.com — New Diablo 4 Release Adds Remastered Diablo 1 Content and Bosses
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