Belial's arrival also marks a shift in Diablo 4's seasonal updates- previous seasons introduced new mechanics, dungeons, and Diablo 4 Items events, but Season 8's focus is firmly on epic boss fights. With Diablo 4's boss roster receiving major accessibility and reward updates, the game is evolving into a more boss-driven experience, paving the way for even greater battles to come.
And that brings us to the inevitable question: Is Diablo himself next?
Diablo's Absence in Diablo 4-For Now
Despite being the namesake of the entire franchise, Diablo, the Lord of Terror, is notably absent from Diablo 4's core game. While the game references him in its lore, players have yet to face him directly.
This is an anomaly- Diabloo has played a major role in nearly every mainline game in the series:
Diablo (1996): The final boss and primary antagonist.
Diablo 2 (2000): The Act IV boss, leading the forces of Hell.
Diablo 3 (2012): The ultimate villain, culminating in his transformation into the Prime Evil.
Diablo Immortal (2023): Absent at launch, but later introduced in Shattered Sanctuary as an even deadlier version of himself.
Given this history, Diablo 4 stands out as the only major entry in the series without a direct Diablo boss fight-something that many players expect Blizzard to D4 Gold for sale change soon.
