Blizzard Entertainment has locked in January 23, 2024, as the commencement date for Diablo 4's Season 3. Although there hasn't been the standard announcement via social media and press statements, an update on the game's login screen dispels any doubts by clearly stating: "Next season begins January 23, 2024."
This launch date fits the anticipated timeline, given that the second season of Diablo 4 concludes on the same day. Players are now assured they won't have to wait beyond the expected date to dive into the new season.
Currently, the details of what Season 3 entails are sparse as Blizzard has not fully unveiled their plans. What players do know comes from experiences with the preceding Season of Blood, which debuted after an attack on Magistrate Oren’s town by a horde of nefarious creatures hungering for blood. Gamers had joined forces with Erys, a vampire slayer, to confront this new menace. This previous season not only brought a vampiric motif but also introduced fresh powers, items, and special events and quests, hinting at the kind of content that may appear in the upcoming season.
Not all the information about Season 3 is shrouded in mystery—some gameplay changes have been hinted at. Joseph Piepiora, the Associate Game Director, shared in the Diablo 4 Campfire Chat in December that forthcoming alterations to the Helltides mechanic were in the pipeline. With the new season, Helltides will take place for 55 minutes every hour, substantially narrowing the downtime to a mere five minutes. New additions to the game also include The Gauntlet, identified as a World Tier 4 dungeon, and another season-specific realm-focused dungeon that will be detailed in the near future.