Today Blizzard announced that the next Diablo III patch, 2.7.3, will go live on April 12th with Season 26 to follow shortly afterward on April 15th. This season will include a new theme which introduces a new activity to the game: the Echoing Nightmare. This new multi-tiered event will allow players to acquire a new legendary gem, the Whisper of Atonement, which is used for augmenting Ancient Legendary items. This is the very first time a new activity has been introduced with a Season. Of course, as usual there are new seasonal cosmetics, a portrait frame, and a pet as well, for those who dare to brave the Echoing Nightmare and more in Diablo III Season 26. Read the full patch notes and content below or at the linked post.
Season 26 will begin on April 15, at 5PM (PDT/CEST/KST) shortly after our next Diablo III update. Read on to learn more about the season theme and balance changes coming in Patch 2.7.3. We are expecting this update to be released on April 12.Table of ContentsSeason Theme Season Cosmetic Rewards Season Journey Rewards Season Conquests Haedrig's Gifts Patch Notes Seasons Greater Rift Updates Items Bug Fixes New Season ThemeThe souls of heroes defeated in the eternal struggle against evil call for aid! Astute Nephalem will listen to the petrified screams of the dead, and find themselves attuned to the last agonizing moments of the departed. Will these Nephalem heed the whispers of atonement of fallen heroes and survive their echoing nightmare? Or will they be forever trapped, becoming just another fallen Nephalem? Only time will tell...
In Season 26, we introduce the Echoing Nightmare. This is our first Seasonal Theme that introduces a new activity to the game. In the Echoing Nightmare, players will
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