When a new season of Diablo 4 rolls around, along with its major patches, fans of the game love to dig in and find those little tweaks that don’t always show up in the patch notes. Uncovering these hidden changes has become something of a game within the game, turning every season launch into a treasure hunt.
This time, it’s the Season of Witchcraft, marking the seventh season of Diablo 4, which kicked off on Tuesday. It came with a substantial gameplay patch and a wealth of new content from seasonal quests to witchy powers and beyond. Among the changes that got players buzzing, though, were some unexpected ones.
Dedicated members of the Diablo 4 subreddit community found a subtle yet much-requested modification concerning Incense. This change isn’t just popular, it’s practical. Incenses now stick around for 30 minutes, matching the duration of Elixirs. With this adjustment, players can activate both at the same time, and won’t have to worry about one expiring before the other.
Before this update, players faced a bit of a juggling act with Incense running out quicker than Elixirs. It forced them to either wait for the Elixir to run its course before synchronizing both again or to immediately use another Incense, often leading to an oversight in managing their Elixirs. It might seem minor, but for those in the endgame, managing these details can be crucial, and simplicity in such tasks is a win for everyone.
Accompanying the new season was Patch 2.1.0, which offered another player-friendly improvement in the way Elixirs are crafted. The crafting options are now neatly organized into categories, replacing the old unwieldy list of every possible Elixir. This makes the process of selecting the right Elixir much more straightforward, especially in the later stages of the game when choices multiply.
The visual elements in Diablo 4 received an update as well. The wardrobe and player customization screens have been overhauled. Pigments have their dedicated tab now, making it simple to apply the same color to all items by default. The interface is cleaner, providing more space for our growing collection of transmogs.
However, this redesign did also reintroduce an annoying little bug. The notification icon that alerts you to new items stubbornly hangs around even after you’ve checked everything. If persistent notifications drive you up the wall, rest assured you aren’t the only one feeling this frustration.
So far, the Season of Witchcraft has garnered positive feedback from players. They’re not only enjoying the new content, but they’re also appreciating the many quality of life improvements Diablo 4 has received. These enhancements benefits everyone, whether or not they engage with the seasonal offerings.
