Diablo 4 Sanctuary Sitdown Set for August 14, Season 10 Launches in a Crowded September

Blizzard is making a big change to how it talks to Diablo 4 players. On August 14 at 11 AM PT, the developers will host a new type of community event called the Sanctuary Sitdown. This will replace the usual Campfire Chat livestreams and is expected to focus heavily on the upcoming 2.4.0 Public Test Realm (PTR) and Season 10, titled “Infernal Chaos.” Season 10 is scheduled to arrive on September 23, right in the middle of one of the busiest months for game releases in years.

The Sanctuary Sitdown will take place in the Diablo 4 Sanctuary Discord channel, not on Twitch. Blizzard’s Aislyn Hall, Charles Dunn, and Ben Fletcher will be there to “talk all things Diablo 4” and answer community questions. While Blizzard hasn’t confirmed the exact discussion points, the event is expected to cover major details about the 2.4.0 PTR, possibly including its release date. This is a clear shift in how Blizzard shares news, moving from livestream presentations to more direct community engagement in a live chat setting.

Season 10 comes after a stretch where Diablo 4 hasn’t seen major updates. Last month, Blizzard said no big content drops would arrive until the new season, a decision that disappointed some players but also made sense given the timeline. The PTR will give fans a chance to try the new content before the season officially launches, and the Sanctuary Sitdown should give more insight into what’s changing in gameplay, balance, and features.

The timing of Season 10 is both strategic and risky. Launching on September 23 places it just 11 days after Borderlands 4’s release on September 12. Borderlands is one of the biggest action RPG launches in years, and it shares part of the same player base. The competition doesn’t stop there—September is stacked with big names like Hell is Us (September 4), Cronos: The New Dawn (September 5), Dying Light: The Beast (September 19), Silent Hill f (September 25), and even DLC content for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Adding to the pressure, direct competitors are making moves of their own. Titan Quest 2 entered early access on August 1 to strong player feedback, offering a style of ARPG combat and loot hunting that’s familiar to Diablo fans. Path of Exile 2 is also on the horizon, keeping the genre’s competitive landscape crowded. With its next DLC not expected until 2026, Diablo 4 will need to keep players engaged through seasonal updates like Infernal Chaos.

2025 has already brought major changes for the franchise. Rod Fergusson, who had been leading the Diablo series for about five years, left Blizzard earlier this month. During his tenure, he oversaw the launch of Diablo 4, its first expansion Vessel of Hatred, Diablo 2: Resurrected, and Diablo Immortal. It’s unclear how his departure will influence future development, but it’s another factor in a year where Blizzard seems to be adjusting its approach.

Infernal Chaos will need to deliver something memorable to stand out. After two years on the market, Diablo 4’s seasonal format is competing for attention not only with brand-new games but with evolving rivals in the ARPG space. If Blizzard can use the PTR feedback effectively and communicate clearly during the Sanctuary Sitdown, Season 10 could still carve out its place in a crowded launch window.

The August 14 Sanctuary Sitdown is shaping up to be an important moment for the Diablo 4 community. It’s the first time Blizzard is using this new format to share news, and with so many major games hitting in September, players will be watching closely to see if Infernal Chaos can live up to its name.

Earlier, we reported that Diablo 4 has quietly launched a limited-time event called “Gift of the Tree,” boosting rewards for turning in Grim Favors to the Tree of Whispers. The surprise addition arrives during Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim, but ongoing technical issues—especially for console players—have left many unaware of its existence. Despite the rocky patch, Blizzard continues to push new content while working on fixes.

In Diablo 4’s Season 9, Gem Fragments have become a top-tier resource thanks to the introduction of Horadric Spells and Jewels. Once an afterthought, fragments are now essential for crafting the game’s strongest socketables, with costs running into tens of thousands for high-tier Gems or Horadric Jewels. Farming methods like Infernal Hordes and dungeons with Horadric Gem Reserve affixes have become the go-to strategy for players aiming to power up their builds.