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Diablo 4 Season 8 begins on April 29, 2025, and here&#8217;s the global release schedule for the different time zones! Players worldwide can jump into the new season at the same time, with launch times varying by region!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Global Launch Times</h2>



Here&#8217;s when the new season goes live across key time zones!



North and South America



<ul>
<li>Los Angeles (PDT)&nbsp;– 10:00 AM</li>



<li>Mexico City (CDT)&nbsp;– 12:00 PM</li>



<li>New York (EDT)&nbsp;– 1:00 PM</li>



<li>Brasília (BRT)&nbsp;– 3:00 PM</li>
</ul>



Europe and Africa



<ul>
<li>London (BST)&nbsp;– 6:00 PM</li>



<li>Paris (CEST)&nbsp;– 7:00 PM</li>



<li>Berlin (CEST)&nbsp;– 7:00 PM</li>



<li>Cape Town (SAST)&nbsp;– 7:00 PM</li>



<li>Moscow (MSK)&nbsp;– 9:00 PM</li>
</ul>



Asia and Oceania



In these regions, the launch occurs early on&nbsp;April 30, 2025:



<ul>
<li>New Delhi (IST)&nbsp;– 11:30 PM (April 29)</li>



<li>Beijing (CST)&nbsp;– 2:00 AM (April 30)</li>



<li>Tokyo (JST)&nbsp;– 3:00 AM (April 30)</li>



<li>Sydney (AEST)&nbsp;– 5:00 AM (April 30)</li>
</ul>

Diablo 4 Season 8: Global Launch Times Revealed

With Season 8, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/">Diablo 4</a> finally introduces one of the last remaining Lesser Evils—Belial—leaving only Azmodan to return to Sanctuary. Unlike the supreme form we saw in Diablo 3, “Baby&#8221; Belial is a fragment of the Lord of Lies himself and gives us a whole new fight! 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">When Does &#8220;Baby&#8221; Belial Spawn?</h2>



Defeating bosses in Season 8 will have a chance to trigger an attack of Belial, which provides double the loot of the boss you&#8217;re fighting.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What to Expect from the Fight?</h2>



Even though it&#8217;s most certainly not the hardest fight, it still requires some strategic play and precise dodging, especially during his two intermission phases. Check out the full fight here! Courtesy of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SliverOfTime">Sliver of time</a>.



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After defeating the lesser form of Belial, we are getting one last hint from him about what might be coming next:



“You think you won? This is just the beginning!”

“Baby” Belial Arrives in Diablo 4: Season 8 Boss Fight Preview

With <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> Season 8 just around the corner, many players are once again asking the same thing: Where is the 2025 roadmap?



We covered this topic earlier this year when Blizzard hinted at a more transparent year-long plan. Now that we are already in the middle of April, the community is expecting an official reveal any day, likely just ahead of <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-season-8-global-launch-times-revealed/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season 8&#8217;s launch on April 29</a>.



If it follows last year&#8217;s format, the roadmap should give a broad look at seasonal content, events, quality-of-life updates, and, if we are lucky, some expansion teases.



Here is what the community is hoping to see most:



<ul>
<li>A big mid-year event to help break seasonal fatigue</li>



<li>New endgame content to add more variety at high levels</li>



<li>Clan or group system improvements</li>



<li>Updates on the next expansion, even if it is only planned for 2026</li>



<li>More freedom with transmog and cosmetics</li>
</ul>



Across Reddit and the forums, a lot of players have been asking for more long-term direction and bigger innovations between seasons.



&#8220;A proper roadmap would help us know where the game is going and if Blizzard is really listening.&#8221; 



There is still time for Blizzard to set the tone for the rest of 2025. With Season 8 looking to be a <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-iv-season-8-will-be-harder-here-is-whats-changing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">big step forward in terms of difficulty</a> and polish, a strong roadmap could be exactly what we, the players, need to get excited again.



Of course, we will update you the moment the official roadmap drops. Until then, check out our earlier post on the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4s-2025-content-roadmap-is-almost-here-get-ready/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025 content roadmap and what to expect</a>.

Diablo 4 Roadmap Update Expected Soon – What Players Want Next

When Blizzard announced the comeback of Belial, the Lord of Lies, as the new pinnacle boss, players were really excited about a new boss fight, new mechanics and of course–new loot. 



As it turns out, though, Belial doesn’t have his own unique loot table. Instead, players are given the ability to select the loot table of another Lair Boss after defeating him, which feels underwhelming and even highlights some other problems with the new boss loot system. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Illusion of Choice</h2>



While the system is meant to offer flexibility, it shows some deeper issues: some boss loot tables are identical. For example, Duriel, Mephisto, and Andariel all share the same MythicUnique loot pool, so the choice between them becomes meaningless.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Thematic Missed Opportunity</h2>



Belial is the Lord of Lies and items built around that theme would have been a perfect match for Season 8. Here are some small ideas the community came up with:



<ul>
<li>Items with randomized affixes that might even change mid-fight, similar to the “Aspect of Elements”.</li>



<li>More Uniques that gives the player the ability to stealth, resulting in additional effects when entering a fight.</li>



<li>Legendary Aspects or Uniques inspired by Diablo 3, reimagined to fit the current loot system.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Great Fight, Forgettable Rewards</h2>



Belial&#8217;s return in Season 8 is visually and mechanically a good addition to the game. But with no items to chase, and fights like Duriel being easier for the same rewards, he risks becoming an irrelevant boss for now.



 What do you think? Should Belial get his own loot table or is the flexibility a good thing? Let us know!

Belial’s Loot Table in Season 8 Feels Like a Missed Opportunity

Blizzard is going to ramp up the difficulty in <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> Season 8 following player feedback that the game has felt too easy, especially during early leveling.



In a recent developer update, also known as Campfire Chat, Blizzard confirmed that Season 8 will include a few &#8216;tuning changes&#8217; designed to make progression feel more meaningful and give endgame content a bit more of a challenge.



Here is what to expect:



<ul>
<li>Early leveling will slow down slightly, giving players more time to grow into their builds.</li>



<li>Enemy scaling is being adjusted, with stronger foes in the mid-to-late game.</li>



<li>Boss fights will get mechanical upgrades to make them more strategic and rewarding.</li>



<li>Affix reworks will add extra layers of danger to elite enemies and Nightmare dungeons.</li>
</ul>



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Blizzard also stated that the goal is to strike a better balance between fun and challenge while responding directly to what players have been asking for.



<a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-season-8-global-launch-times-revealed/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season 8 launches on April 29</a>, and the full, finalized patch notes should be just around the corner.



&#8220;We heard you loud and clear. Players want Diablo IV to push back a little more, and we agree,&#8221; Blizzard said.

Diablo IV Season 8 Will Be Harder – Here Is What’s Changing

A dedicated D4 player recently took to Reddit to share their long streak of bad luck. After collecting enough <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://wp.icy-veins.com/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Quest_MiscTrinkets_11.webp" alt="Resplendent Spark">Resplendent Spark</a>s to craft 34 <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/how-to-farm-uber-uniques/">Mythic Unique</a> Caches, they decided to test their luck instead of saving them for targeted upgrades.



The results? Mostly disappointing, but with a few small wins worth noting!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Round 1: Off to a Rough Start</h2>



The first batch of Mythic Caches gave the player almost nothing of value! Most items did not have the affixes they needed. Only one piece had a Greater Affix, which made the whole round feel like a waste.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Round 2: Slightly Better Luck</h2>



After salvaging everything from the first round, they gave it another go. This time, things improved. The player saw:



<ul>
<li>1 <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://wp.icy-veins.com/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Items_Torso_Generic_9.webp" alt="Tyrael's Might">Tyrael&#8217;s Might</a> with 3 Greater Affixes.</li>



<li>1 <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://wp.icy-veins.com/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Items_Helms_Generic_48.webp" alt="Heir of Perdition">Heir of Perdition</a> with 2 Greater Affixes.</li>
</ul>



These were steps in the right direction, but still far from a jackpot!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Round 3: Déjà Vu Hits</h2>



Hoping for something better, the player salvaged their loot again to craft more caches. Unfortunately, they received another <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://wp.icy-veins.com/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Items_Torso_Generic_9.webp" alt="Tyrael's Might">Tyrael&#8217;s Might</a> with 2 Greater Affixes.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Final Round: A Familiar Ending</h2>



Gaving it ONE LAST SHOT, they opened their final round of caches. Surprisingly, they got another <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://wp.icy-veins.com/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Items_Torso_Generic_9.webp" alt="Tyrael's Might">Tyrael&#8217;s Might</a> with 3 Greater Affixes! Despite opening a dozen of caches, the most powerful version with 4 Greater Affixes did not drop.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bonus Drop from Varshan!</h2>



Although the Mythic Cache run didn&#8217;t go as planned, the player did receive a <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://wp.icy-veins.com/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Items_Torso_Generic_14.webp" alt="Shroud of False Death">Shroud of False Death</a> with 3 Greater Affixes as a drop from Varshan.



Curious about the full results and some extra laughs? Then check out the Reddit thread for the complete breakdown! 



<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:500px" data-embed-height="711"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1jp7mqs/my_68_resplendent_spark_results_sad/">My 68 resplendent spark results&#8230; sad</a> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/dmMatrix/">u/dmMatrix</a> in<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/">diablo4</a></blockquote>

Three Tyrael’s Mights, Still No Jackpot: Diablo 4 Player Burns 68 Sparks on Mythic Caches

With Season 8, we will see some significant changes coming to the Lair Boss System and how the endgame loop will work. Here’s a quick breakdown of the key changes!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lair Boss Tiers and Accessibility</h2>



Lair Bosses are now divided into 3 tiers:



<ul>
<li>Initiate Lair Bosses: Easier bosses like Beast in the Ice, Grigoire, and Lord Zir.</li>



<li>Greater Lair Bosses: Mid-tier bosses such as Andariel and Duriel.</li>



<li>Exalted Lair Bosses: The hardest, including Belial, Lord of Lies.</li>
</ul>



To fight any of these, you need to in in Torment 1 or higher.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Massive Loot Changes</h2>



Lair Bosses now drop Hoard Chests with loot and you will spend materials to open them. The boss itself will provide a vastly reduced reward upon death.



<ul>
<li>First Unique item comes from the boss&#8217;s unique pool, with a 50% chance for subsequent items to come from the general pool.</li>



<li>Party play benefits with a 33% chance per additional member to drop an extra Unique item.</li>



<li>On Torment IV, Lair Bosses drop 5 Unique items instead of 6.</li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Lair Boss Key System and Improved Boss Locations</h2>



Each boss now requires a specific Lair Boss Key to unlock its Hoard. Players can farm Stygian Stones to convert them into keys for Greater Lair Bosses, making it easier to target specific bosses. Another very welcome change is that Boss Lairs are now marked on the map, and you can directly teleport to them!

Diablo 4 Season 8 Overhauls Lair Bosses: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

With Season 8 just around the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/season-8-start-date/">corner</a>, we’re taking a closer look at some of the Boss Powers—what they are, how they work, and how you can get your hands on them. This new seasonal feature lets us turn the tide against all our enemies, letting us learn their abilities and using them to our advantage!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Are Boss Powers?</h2>



Boss Powers allow you to absorb the essence of important enemies and use their abilities as your own. There are 24 Boss Powers available in Season 8, each with two components: 



<ul>
<li>Main Power: The core ability, shaping how you play and defining your build.</li>



<li>Modifier Power: Amplifies and enhances your Main Power, pushing its potential. </li>
</ul>



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You can have one Main Power and up to three Modifier Powers active at a time, which will create new possibilities for many builds and will help during leveling up all the way to 60.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Obtain Boss Powers?</h2>



 To obtain Boss Powers, you have to defeat specific bosses all over Sanctuary for the first time in Season 8. For example, all the World-Bosses will award a different Power, while many others can be found by defeating Apparitions in the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-season-8-belials-apparition-incursions-bring-boss-powers-and-spectral-ash/">new Apparition Incursion events</a>.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Boss Powers to Kickstart Your Build</h2>



Let us take a look at some of the early Boss Powers and how impactful they can be:



Wandering Death&#8217;s Chest Beam&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>Main: While Channeling a Skill, spawn a beam that deals 300% Frostbite damage per second. Enemies hit take 50%[x] increased damage from you for 1 second.</li>



<li>Modifier: Your Main Boss Power instantly Executes Non-Boss enemies hit with less than 15% Life. When you Execute enemies you gain 25 Primary Resource.</li>
</ul>



Avarice&#8217;s Explosive Ore&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>Main: When you gain excess Primary Resource, spawn a Piece of Ore. After 2.5 seconds the Piece of Ore explodes dealing 700% Fire damage. You can spawn up to 3 Pieces of Ore at once.</li>



<li>Modifier: Activating your Main Boss Power spends all your Primary Resource to increase its damage by 1.5%[x] per Resource point spent.</li>
</ul>



Ashava&#8217;s Poison Breath&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>Main: Hitting an enemy affected by Damage over Time spawns a wave of acid that deals 400% Poisoning damage over 4 seconds. Applies 10% more Poisoning for each 1% of the target&#8217;s current Life affected by Damage over Time.</li>



<li>Modifier: Once per activation, damaging an enemy with your Main Boss Power also applies 45% Poisoning damage to it over 3 seconds.</li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Powers The Higher You Get!</h2>



After reaching level 60 and Torment 1, you will unlock even more powerful Boss Powers, granting access to abilities that are build defining, but also harder to obtain. Stay tuned for a deeper look into those abilities pretty soon!

Season 8 Boss Powers Revealed: How to Unlock Game-Changing Abilities Early

Season 8 introduces a new event where Belial&#8217;s illusory foot soldiers invade Sanctuary, bringing a new challenge, rewards, and Boss Powers.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Are Apparition Incursions?</h2>



Belial is returning and sending his Apparition Monsters all over Sanctuary. These monsters, spawning in waves and marked by Belial’s sickening green eye on their bodies, must be sent back to their master’s imagination. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Does the New Zone Takeover Work?</h2>



The main goal is to defeat all Apparition Monsters in an active zone to summon one of the 10 Apparition Bosses. After defeating the first boss, the incursion will shift to another location in the zone, where the event will repeat. After the second boss dies, a countdown will begin to summon a more comprehensible version of Belial himself.



Completing the event rewards you with loot and a unique Boss Power, which will help you get to Torment 1 and higher. 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Are Apparition Incursions Important?</h2>



The new event is the only way to unlock the first Boss Powers, making it easier to level up and will also be a good source of the new Spectral Ash currency, used to upgrade your Boss Powers. We also expect Blizzard to buff the XP rewards from the incursions, making it a great source of leveling.

Diablo 4 Season 8: Belial’s Apparition Incursions Bring Boss Powers and Spectral Ash

As <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> continues to grow with the release of new content and seasonal updates, the community is consistently asking about a few very important quality-of-life (QoL) improvements. These are not &#8220;cool features&#8221; but rather changes to the game that would make the moment-to-moment experience feel a lot better.



A recent thread on Reddit has brought many of these requests back into focus:



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Here is a breakdown of the most requested changes players want to see.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Most Requested QoL Features from the Community</h2>



<ul>
<li>Summonable Blacksmith or Salvage Pet One of the most popular ideas is the ability to salvage items on the go using a pet or summonable NPC. This would reduce constant trips to town and free up inventory space during long dungeon runs.</li>



<li>Pet-Linked Stash Transfer In addition to salvaging, some players would also like the option to send items directly to their stash using the pet. It would be a simple way to clean up your bags without interrupting gameplay.</li>



<li>Better Pet Utility Several suggestions also focus on making pets more useful in general, like letting them pick up more types of loot or speed up gold collection.</li>



<li>Loot Filter System A proper loot filter is something Diablo 4 players have been asking for since its launch. Being able to select which item types show up would help prevent clutter, reduce accidental item misses, and make looting feel better, especially for controller players who often struggle to pick up a single item when the screen is crowded.</li>



<li>Improved Inventory Management Players want more space, better sorting options, and filters to quickly organize items. Some would also like a way to auto-mark certain gear for salvage or sell, saving time when managing loot.</li>



<li>Better Stash Organization Gear, gems, materials, and other items all take up valuable space, so players have asked for more stash tabs, or dedicated tabs specifically for certain item types, to help reduce clutter.</li>



<li>Access Armory Outside of Town Another common suggestion is to make the Armory usable anytime, not just in town. Being able to switch builds mid-activity would open up more flexibility during high-end content.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">But Will These Improvements Happen?</h2>



Blizzard has made some small QoL improvements in past patches, but most of these larger requests remain unaddressed. However, perhaps with continued feedback from the community, there is still hope that future updates will change more of these so called &#8220;pain points&#8221;, especially as we move deeper into new seasons and long-term support.



For now, though, players continue to push for changes that would make inventory, looting, and build management faster and more convenient across all platforms.

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