Diablo 4 Season of the Infernal Hordes set to start next week

Blizzard revealed the official title and release date for Season 5 of Diablo 4 today. Titled the Season of Infernal Hordes, Diablo 4 Season 5 will kick off in just one week on August 6 at 1 p.m. EST. In the Season of the Infernal Hordes, players will tackle a new wave-based feature called the Infernal Hordes to earn powerful seasonal rewards.

Face the Infernal Hordes

Each Season for Diablo 4 typically revolves around a seasonal mechanic, with Season of the Infernal Hordes revolving around a new wave-based feature where players can take on hordes of enemies either solo or with friends. In between each wave, Infernal Offerings, which augment future waves with boons or banes, can be chosen to increase wave difficulty while also increasing potential rewards.

After each Infernal Hordes run, players will take on 3 of the 5 members of the Fell Council, each with their own unique abilities that can create interesting combinations based on other members of the Fell Council joining them in the fight.

Also part of the new Infernal Hordes seasonal mechanic are the all-new Hellbreach Dungeons. These new dungeons grant Burning Aether throughout that can then be spent to open unique chests at the end of the dungeon.

Even though the Infernal Horde feature is the main point of the new season, over 50 new Unique and Legendary Items are also being added the season, adding some new unique build variety and possibilities.

Diablo 4 Season 5, Season of the Infernal Hordes is set to launch on all platforms on August 6.