Get ready, Nephalem! Blizzard Entertainment is hosting its next Diablo IV Developer Update Livestream to pull back the curtain on the game’s upcoming ninth season. Tune in on June 27 at 11 a.m. PDT for a comprehensive preview of Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim.
Members of the Diablo IV development team will be on hand to share exciting details about what’s coming in the newest season. This developer update is the primary way Blizzard unveils major seasonal content, much like past streams have revealed seasons such as “Belial’s Return.”
What to Expect: Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim
The livestream will dive deep into the core features of Season 9. Key topics scheduled for discussion include:
A new questline that will drive the seasonal narrative.
Insights into Horadric Spellcraft, which, based on the previously shared Diablo IV roadmap, is expected to revolve around new “Horadric powers” players can utilize.
Details on Escalating Nightmares, aligning with the roadmap’s mention of “Dungeon escalation” and new Nightmare Dungeon activities planned for the Season 9 timeframe.
The team will also cover other aspects planned for the season. Following the detailed presentation, there will be a Q&A segment, offering players a chance to submit their burning questions directly to the developers. These livestreams often touch upon broader game updates as well, providing context on the ongoing evolution of Diablo IV, including potential quality-of-life improvements or teases of major upcoming features like the planned Party Finder or levelling experience overhaul coming later this year.
How to Watch Live
Don’t miss a moment of the reveal! You can watch the Developer Update Livestream live on the official Diablo channels across multiple platforms:
Twitch
YouTube
X (formerly Twitter)
TikTok
Immediately following the conclusion of the Developer Update, the engagement continues! Join Community Host Nacho and Aislyn Hall for the next Sanctuary Sitdown in the Sanctuary Discord. This is another opportunity to connect with the community and get more questions answered about all things Diablo IV.
If you can’t watch live, replays of the livestream will be available on the Diablo YouTube and Twitch channels shortly after the broadcast concludes.
Earn Exclusive Rewards with Twitch Drops
Watching the livestream can also earn you special in-game loot! While the Developer Update Livestream is live, watch any livestream in the Diablo IV category with drops enabled for a total of 30 minutes to earn a special reward: the Lacuni’s Pupil, a unique 2-handed Sorcerer Staff.
Twitch Drops FAQ Highlights
Getting your Twitch Drops is straightforward. Here are the answers to common questions:
Do I need to own Diablo IV or the Vessel of Hatred expansion? No, ownership is not required to earn or claim Twitch Drops.
How do I link my accounts? Sign into your Battle.net account online, click the Connect link for Twitch, and follow the instructions.
What devices work? You can earn and claim drops via PC/Mac web browsers or the Twitch mobile app (Android/iOS). Console, smart TV, or other TV apps do not support drops.
Do I have to watch one channel? No, your watch time accumulates across any eligible channel in the Diablo IV category on Twitch. Watching multiple channels simultaneously does not increase progress speed. Streams in the background or inactive tabs may not count.
Are rewards automatic? No, you must claim the drop from the channel you’re watching or your Twitch Drops Inventory menu.
Do drops expire? Yes, earned Twitch Drops expire 7 days after being claimed if a Battle.net account is not linked.
How do streamers enable drops? Link your Twitch and Battle.net accounts and opt into Drops via the Drops Streamer Home.
Mark your calendars for June 27th and prepare for your first in-depth look at the Sins of the Horadrim season in Diablo IV!
