The 2.6.0 PTR for Season 12 ended on February 10. While it gave players a taste of the core gameplay, it did not provide a reliable preview of the full seasonal changes. In response, the development team has announced a new Developer Update Livestream for early March.

Livestream Date & Viewing Info

The livestream will take place on March 5 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time. You can watch it on the official Diablo channels on Twitch, YouTube, or X.

If you miss the live broadcast, replays will be available afterward. You can also catch up through summary posts on Diablo 4 forums and community sites. However, watching live is highly recommended — Twitch Drops will be available.

Twitch Drops – How to Claim

Watch the livestream for 30 minutes to 1 hour to earn the following rewards:

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Even if you don't have time to actively watch, you can leave the stream running in the background on your device and still unlock the rewards once the required time is met.

Important requirements:

Your Battle.net and Twitch accounts must be linked

Rewards must be claimed through the channel you watched or via your Twitch Drops inventory

Unclaimed rewards expire after one week

Twitch Drops are not supported on game consoles or TV-based Twitch apps

What to Expect from the Livestream

Most Diablo 4 developer livestreams follow a two-part format:

An interview with the host and developers, covering major new season features A Q&A session addressing player questions

This livestream will build on what was shown in the 2.6.0 PTR, revealing more details about Season 12’s gameplay and introducing the new class: Warlock.

Season 12 – Core Content

Season 12 is expected to launch on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT, immediately after Season 11 ends.

Killstreak System (Returning from Diablo 3)

Rewards players for consecutive kills

Early-season rewards include gold and XP

Higher streaks grant better items to boost combat power

Killstreak Levels:

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Carnage

Devastation

Bloodbath

Massacre

Faster kills = higher levels = better rewards.

New Gear Type – Bloodied Items

These items are tied to the Killstreak system and come with unique Bloodied affixes, divided into three categories:

Rampage – Armor

Feast – Weapons

Hunger – Jewelry

New Item Type – Bloodied Sigils

Increase difficulty for modes like Nightmare Dungeons or Infernal Hordes

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Some sigils have the Relentless Butcher affix → guarantees a Butcher spawn and makes him more dangerous. Not recommended for weaker characters.

Player Feedback & Season Content

Based on PTR feedback, many players feel the current season lacks content — a common issue for transitional seasons (similar to Season 6, which launched alongside Vessel of Hatred).

Since there will still be about one month between Season 12 and the second expansion, this livestream is expected to go beyond the core features above and reveal additional details to enrich the season.

New Class – Warlock

Paladin (first new class from the Lord of Hatred expansion) was added in Season 11

Warlock is now confirmed as the second new class

Interestingly, Warlock also appeared in Diablo 2: Resurrected – Reign of the Warlock expansion (released February 2026). While D4’s version isn’t fully detailed yet, the two versions are expected to share similarities.

D2R Warlock features (for reference):

Can use two-handed weapons + shields simultaneously (via passive ability)

Unique off-hand item: Tome

Three skill branches:

Demonic Binding – summons

Eldritch Weapons – magic/physical hybrid

Arts of Chaos – fire / damage over time

What to Expect for D4 Warlock on March 5 Livestream:

Detailed skill breakdown

Core mechanics

Likely focus on demon binding, summoning, and unique spells

Why It Matters

Since Spiritborn (2024), all new D4 classes have been melee-focused. The Warlock will be a spellcasting class, offering a fresh option for Necromancer or Druid fans and further diversifying gameplay.

Final Note

That wraps up everything known and speculated about the March 5 Developer Update Livestream for Diablo 4 Season 12. Don’t miss it — watch live for rewards and the latest news!