The ARPG world is heating up in 2025, with Diablo IV, Path of Exile 2, and Last Epoch all dropping major announcements. For Diablo fans, the big reveal was the theme for Season 10, along with a sneak peek at chaos-themed armor, Infernal Horde updates, and even a possible Paladin class leak. Here's a breakdown of everything we know so far about Diablo 4's next season.

No Campfire Chat, But a Revamped Stream Plan

One of the more surprising announcements was that Blizzard won't be hosting a Campfire Chat livestream for the Season 10 PTR. Instead, they're reworking their format to avoid redundancy between test server streams and launch-day streams.

Adam Fletcher, Diablo IV's Community Lead, confirmed that going forward, the PTR discussions will take place in Discord's “Sanctuary Sitdown” format rather than in traditional livestreams. The idea is to keep the official launch streams fresh and focused on new, highly produced content—similar to what Path of Exile does with their expansion showcases.

Chaos Armor: Season 10's Defining Feature

The headline addition is Chaos Armor, a new type of unique Diablo IV gear that functions similarly to Diablo III's Kanai's Cube. These items allow players to unlock wild build combinations, essentially pushing customization to new heights.

Players can expect an explosion of creativity when the season goes live. Chaos Armor could easily spark the biggest meta shake-up since launch, encouraging experimentation across all classes.

Infernal Horde Expands

The Infernal Hordes endgame mode is also receiving upgrades. New mechanics, dubbed Chaos Waves, will mix up encounters with mini-game elements that demand quick adaptation. At the end of a run, players can challenge the new Bartuk boss fight, which Blizzard has teased as one of the more mechanically complex encounters yet.

Fans eager for a challenge should find Season 10's Infernal Horde content significantly more replayable than before.

The Paladin Leak

Perhaps the most exciting news came from outside of Blizzard's official channels. A build labeled “2.5.x Paladin” appeared on Blizzard's Content Delivery Network (CDN), sparking immediate speculation.

While some believe this is tied to the Season 11 baseline patch (2.5) rather than the upcoming Vessel of Hatred expansion, the inclusion of “Paladin” strongly suggests the beloved class—or something similar, like the Crusader or Templar—will be added.

Blizzard often uses placeholder names internally, but with Gamescom right around the corner, attendees may get hands-on time with the Paladin during demos.

PTR and Launch Expectations

· PTR for Season 10 begins this week, giving players their first chance to test chaos armor and the new Infernal Horde changes.

· The official launch stream will debut in Blizzard's updated, more cinematic format, focusing on gameplay showcases and Q&A.

· Season 10 launch date is expected shortly after PTR concludes, keeping with Blizzard's seasonal cycle.

Why Season 10 Matters

Season 9 left many players with mixed feelings about repetition in both streams and mechanics. Season 10 looks to address those concerns with new layers of build diversity, upgraded endgame content, and a fresh communication strategy.

If Chaos Armor lives up to its potential, Season 10 could become the most innovative season Diablo 4 has seen to date, shaking up builds and keeping the game fresh while fans await the next expansion.

Final Thoughts

The buzz around Diablo IV Season 10 shows Blizzard is willing to experiment with both gameplay systems and community engagement. Between Chaos Armor, Infernal Horde upgrades, and the tantalizing Paladin leak, this season could be one of the game's most impactful yet.