Diablo 4 Season 10 Preview: Infernal Chaos Unleashed
Shaun M Jooste 
Prepare to be consumed by Infernal Chaos, the fiery new chapter ongoing saga. Kicking off on September 23, 2025, Diablo 4 Season 10 promises to redefine build crafting, supercharge endgame challenges, and unleash a torrent of fresh content and gear.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming season’s dark and innovative twisted features and why they might just be Diablo’s most game-changing yet.
1. Release Date & Launch Details
Diablo 4 Season 10 (Infernal Chaos) goes live on September 23, 2025, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT: 8 p.m. SAST, fitting perfectly for players in South Africa. This positions Diablo 4 Season 10 as a powerful finale to 2025’s seasonal cycle.
2. New Seasonal Mechanics & Perks
This season introduces Chaos Perks, a revamped seasonal mechanic granting players brand‑new ways to enhance skills. Each class can access 16 perks: four unique to the class, alongside magic, rare, legendary, and unique tiers, with the ability to equip up to three non‑unique perks and one unique perk.
3. Chaos Armour, Rifts & Bartuc
Chaos Armour debuts as a game-changer: these upgraded uniques drop with maxed stats and at least one Greater Affix, allowing them to be equipped in non-standard slots (e.g., amulet to foot slots), freeing builds from restrictive slot rules.
The revamped Infernal Hordes activity now introduces Chaos Waves and the new boss Bartuc, Warlord of Chaos, who summons Chaos Portals that can aid or challenge players.
Meanwhile, Chaos Rifts have begun appearing in Helltides and Nightmare Dungeons. Clearing these rifts yields powerful rewards, including Chaos Armour, Nightmare Sigils, and enhanced loot, especially in Torment mode.
4. PTR and Community Reception
The 2.4.0 PTR ran from August 19–26, offering players a chance to test Chaos Perks, Chaos Armour, Infernal Hordes overhauls, Bartuc, Chaos Rifts, and new uniques before the full release.
Community feedback has been enthusiastic. Many players describe Diablo 4 Season 10 as potentially transformative: Chaos Armour encourages inventive builds, and Chaos Rifts and Infernal Hordes offer satisfying challenges.
Final Word: Diablo 4 Season 10
With a bold blend of Chaos Perks, versatile Chaos Armour, revamped Infernal Hordes, and fresh challenges like Chaos Rifts and Bartuc, Diablo 4 Season 10 promises a season rich with strategic depth and build experimentation. Launching September 23, 2025, this season could reshape how players engage with Sanctuary forever.
In the meantime, read our full Diablo 4 review here!
