Diablo IV Season 9 Campfire Chat Drops May 22 — Here's What You Need to Know

Heads up, Diablo fans! Blizzard just announced the Diablo IV Season 9 Campfire Chat, happening May 22 at 11 a.m. PDT. This livestream is where you’ll get a first-hand look at the juicy new stuff coming with Patch 2.3.0 and the start of Season 9. If you want to stay ahead and know what’s up before everyone else, this is one event you don’t want to miss.

What’s the Campfire Chat About?

The Campfire Chat is Blizzard’s way of chatting directly with the Diablo community. It’s casual, informative, and packed with details from the devs themselves. You’ll get a sneak peek at new gameplay, balance tweaks, and all the cool Season 9 content.

This time, they’ll focus on the upcoming 2.3.0 Public Test Realm (PTR) — basically the test server where you can try new features before the official launch.

Season 9 Theme: Sins of the Horadrim

The big headline here is the new season theme: Sins of the Horadrim. For those who’ve played Diablo before, the Horadrim are this legendary group hunting down demons and dark magic. The theme promises to bring some fresh lore, unique seasonal mechanics, and probably some sweet rewards tied to this mysterious order.

Blizzard’s keeping some details under wraps, but expect the season to feel dark, deep, and very Diablo — exactly what we want.

New Endgame Mode: Dungeon Escalation

If you’re tired of the usual grind, Season 9 introduces something new — Dungeon Escalation. It’s an endgame activity designed to test your skills by throwing tougher enemies and modifiers at you in dungeons.

Think of it as a challenge ladder for dungeon runs, with increasing difficulty that rewards you with better loot if you survive the gauntlet. Perfect for players who want more than just clearing maps — this should add some serious replay value.

The Campfire Chat will break down how Dungeon Escalation works and what kind of rewards you can expect.

Balance Updates Across Classes

Blizzard knows balance is key to keeping Diablo fun and fair. Season 9 is bringing a bunch of updates to tweak skills, talents, and item interactions across all classes. Whether you main a Barbarian, Sorcerer, Rogue, Necromancer, or Druid, you’ll want to hear what changes are coming so you can adjust your builds.

It’s a solid chance to fine-tune your favorite playstyle or try something new.

How to Get Into the PTR

One of the coolest parts: PC players on Battle.net will be able to jump into the 2.3.0 PTR before Season 9 officially launches. This test realm lets you try all the new content early and give feedback to the devs.

During the Campfire Chat, Blizzard will explain how to sign up, what to expect, and how to help out by reporting bugs or sharing your thoughts.

If you’re serious about Diablo, hopping on the PTR is the way to get ahead and shape the game’s future.

Live Q&A — Ask the Devs Anything

Blizzard is saving some time at the end for a live Q&A session. This is your chance to ask the team questions about lore, gameplay, new content, or anything else you’ve been curious about.

They actually pay attention to community feedback here, so don’t be shy — get your questions ready!

Where to Watch

The Campfire Chat will stream live on Blizzard’s official channels:

• Twitch: twitch.tv/diablo
• YouTube: youtube.com/user/Diablo
• X (Twitter): twitter.com/Diablo
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@diablo

Can’t watch live? No worries — Blizzard posts the full video right after, so you won’t miss a thing.

Why You Should Tune In

Season 9 is shaping up to be a big deal. The new Sins of the Horadrim theme, the Dungeon Escalation mode, and all the class tweaks mean fresh ways to play and challenge yourself.

Plus, the PTR access means you can test everything early and be ready for the season launch. The Campfire Chat is the best place to get the full scoop direct from the devs — no spoilers, no rumors, just straight-up info.

Mark your calendar for May 22, 11 a.m. PDT, and get ready to dive into Diablo IV’s next big chapter!