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Diablo 4's Massive Season 2 Update Aims to Win Back Players with New Bosses, Target Farming and Inventory Changes

  • Diablo 4's Season 2 has so much new content that the devs need 4+ hours of livestreams to cover it all, hinting at major additions.

  • The dev team has gone quiet on social media lately, focusing on improving Season 2 after a lukewarm Season 1 reception.

  • Season 2, called Season of Blood, will add 5 new endgame bosses and target farming, plus inventory/stash changes.

  • Community manager has shared some updates but focus is on delivering a robust Season 2 to win back players.

  • Many hope Season 2 can deliver on the game's full potential and establish a model for strong annual expansions.

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