As the curtains close on Diablo 4's sixth season, the Season of Hatred Rising, launched in October 2024, fans are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the seventh season, dubbed the Season of Witchcraft. This guide provides all the essential details about the upcoming season, including its start date and time, and offers a sneak peek at the exciting new content players can expect.
For those looking to dive deeper into what Season 7 has in store, mark your calendars for the Diablo 4 Developer Update Livestream, scheduled for January 16 at 11am PST. This event will offer more insights into the Season of Witchcraft.
Diablo 4: Season 7 Start Date & Time
The Season of Witchcraft, Diablo 4's seventh season, is set to kick off on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10am PST. To help players across different time zones plan accordingly, here are the start times converted to several other time zones:
| Time Zone | Diablo 4 Season 7 Start Time |
|---|---|
| PST (UTC-8) | January 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM |
| MT (UTC-7) | January 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM |
| CST (UTC-6) | January 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM |
| EST (UTC-5) | January 21, 2025 at 01:00 PM |
| BRT (UTC-3) | January 21, 2025 at 03:00 PM |
| GMT (UTC+0) | January 21, 2025 at 06:00 PM |
| CET (UTC+1) | January 21, 2025 at 07:00 PM |
| EET (UTC+2) | January 21, 2025 at 08:00 PM |
| CST (UTC+8) | January 22, 2025 at 02:00 AM |
| JST (UTC+9) | January 22, 2025 at 03:00 AM |
| AEDT (UTC+11) | January 22, 2025 at 05:00 AM |
| NZDT (UTC+13) | January 22, 2025 at 07:00 AM |
New Content in Diablo 4 Season 7
The Season of Witchcraft promises to be a thrilling addition to Diablo 4, introducing a range of new content that players can explore. The centerpiece of this season is the Seasonal Questline, which revolves around the Witches of Hawezar and the Tree of Whispers. By engaging with this questline, players will unlock the powers of Eldritch, Psyche, and Growth & Decay witchcraft, enabling them to enhance their favorite builds with these unique seasonal abilities.
In addition to the questline, Season 7 introduces Occult Gems, new socketables designed to complement the witchcraft powers. These gems can be obtained by collaborating with Gelena at the Tree of Whispers, emphasizing the significance of this location throughout the season.
The Season of Witchcraft also marks the debut of the Season 7 Battle Pass, featuring 90 Reward Tiers. As with previous seasons, the Battle Pass includes both a free and a premium track, offering a variety of cosmetic items that players can unlock as they progress.
Lastly, the Season of Witchcraft introduces the Armory, a new permanent feature that allows players to swiftly switch between different builds. This addition is set to enhance the gameplay experience, providing even more reasons to be excited about the start of Season 7.
