Whenever Diablo 4 rolls out a new season or major patch, fans expect more than what’s listed in the patch notes—and exploring unlisted changes has evolved into a fan-favorite tradition with each new season. This time around, with the launch of Diablo 4’s seventh season, known as the “Season of Witchcraft,” players have found plenty to get excited about beyond the advertised new content, quests, and magical abilities that came with Tuesday’s extensive gameplay update.
The active community on the Diablo 4 subreddit quickly discovered a subtle tweak to Incense, which many players had been eagerly anticipating. Now, just like Elixirs, Incenses last for 30 minutes. This means they can be activated simultaneously and will expire together, a small but significant quality-of-life improvement players have found incredibly sensible. Previously, Incense would expire before Elixirs, frustratingly forcing players to either wait or remember to frequently refresh their Incense.
While this might seem minor, managing Elixirs and Incense efficiently is a crucial part of the endgame strategy. Thus, streamlining these aspects is a definite win for a community that always appreciates enhancements that ease gameplay.
Additionally, Patch 2.1.0, released alongside the new season, introduced another popular update in the form of an improved crafting system for Elixirs. The crafting options are now neatly organized into categories, replacing the cumbersome list that previously existed. It’s a welcome change, eliminating the need to tediously identify Elixir tiers—a boon for players deep in the game where a dizzying number of crafting options come into play.
Die-hard fans may have spotted changes to the Wardrobe and player customization screens as well. A dedicated tab for pigments now allows for seamless color application to gear, along with a revamped layout that’s visually clearer and accommodates a growing arsenal of transmogs. However, the update did bring back an old annoyance: the persistent item notification bug that refuses to disappear, much to the chagrin of detail-oriented players.
Overall, the “Season of Witchcraft” has been met with enthusiasm, particularly because of the attention to quality-of-life improvements that enhance the experience for all players. These changes mark significant progress for Diablo 4 when compared to last year’s version, whether or not players choose to dive into seasonal content.
