Diablo 4 Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim Makes Returning Easy

Diablo 4’s Season 9 update, Sins of the Horadrim, just went live, and Blizzard has thrown everything but the kitchen sink at would-be deserters. Alongside new dungeons, loot sets and the surprise comeback of a classic villain, you’ve never seen so many ways to dive back in for cheap—or even free.

Fresh Challenges, Familiar Grind

Season 9 introduces additional seasonal objectives, revamped dungeon variants and an extra gear track to chase. You’ll bump into that late-game antagonist once more for a nostalgic twist, but don’t expect the core mechanics to flip on their head. If you wanted a radical overhaul, temper your hopes—this is an evolution, not a revolution.

Unbeatable Access Deals

This is where Blizzard’s real power move shines. Until early July, Diablo 4 is half-off on Steam, included in both Xbox and PC Game Pass, and—get this—free to own forever if you claim it via PlayStation Plus Essential. No pricey tiers required. Whether your friends game on console or PC, the excuses just ran out.

Stick Around—or Just Jump In

If you’re already deep into Diablo 4’s loot-chase, the season’s tweaks and balance patches add enough variety to keep the loop interesting. If you bounced after the post-launch slump, that core gameplay isn’t suddenly brand-new. Either way, this is the best moment yet to squad up—crossplay means nobody’s left behind.

Parting Shot

Blizzard isn’t tearing down Sanctuary, but they’re cranking engagement incentives to eleven. Now is the perfect window to recruit friends, revisit the campaign and tackle fresh dungeon runs. Just don’t expect to discover a completely different ARPG—expect a solid, familiar ride with the lowest barrier to entry Diablo 4 has ever offered.