The anticipated Season 2 of Diablo 4, titled "Season of Blood," experienced a last-minute delay on Oct 17, 2023 due to technical issues that surfaced at launch, Blizzard representatives announced. This caused fans who were already prepared to engage with the new vampire-centric season's content to pause. The Blizzard team has postponed the release by a few hours to rectify these technical glitches and promises to update fans promptly.

"Season of Blood", the proposed update, brings a lot more excitement to Diablo IV as it introduces vampires and numerous changes to its game mechanics. This release aligns with its prospective launch on the Steam platform, expanding its accessibility for gamers worldwide. Diablo IV, despite initially being received positively by fans post its release in June, drew criticism over class balance, unique items, and monetisation aspects. Blizzard has since been invested in consistent efforts to implement fan feedback and enhance the gaming experience, working virtually around the clock.

Once the Season 2 update is finally live, gamers can look forward to gaining access to newly introduced vampiric powers, along with complete guidance on how to best leverage these in their gameplay. The team at the helm also plans on providing a comprehensive walkthrough of the original campaign. Further updates will be provided once "Season of Blood" is officially live. Note: Kat Bailey, News Director at IGN and Co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat, covers the game's development news in detail.