Oh boy, Diablo 4’s going all out for the Year of the Dragon. They’ve got this new shindig called Lunar Awakening. It’s jazzing up the usual grind with some sweet, sweet loot.
So, here’s the scoop from their blog. This whole bash is for the Eternal and Seasonal realms alike. Kicks off on February 6, runs till the 20th. Players get to mess around with these beefy Lunar Shrine effects. Think of ’em like the usual shrine buffs on steroids. You’ll stumble upon them in all the usual nooks and crannies.
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Now playing: Diablo 4 | Lunar Awakening Event Trailer. Sounds epic, doesn’t it?
But wait, there’s more! Lunar Shrines aren’t just your garden-variety power-up. They pack a wallop with 50% bonus XP and a 30% boost in your sprint. And get this, Nightmare Dungeon Sigils can get this Ancestor’s Favor thingy. It cranks all shrines in the dungeon up to Lunar level and throws in extra glyph XP when you wrap up. Best part? These sigils stick around even after the party’s over. Blizzard’s basically saying, “Go nuts, hoard ’em like there’s no tomorrow.”
As you’re tearing it up in Sanctuary, you’re racking up Ancestor’s Favor. It’s this new currency for snagging rewards during the event. There are 10 tiers of goodies, including six snazzy cosmetic items. And, of course, there’s a bunch of Lunar Awakening-themed merch up for grabs in the in-game shop.
Diablo 4 just rolled into its third season, Season of the Construct. It’s got these new, trap-laden Vaults and a robot buddy you can tweak. The crowd was kinda meh about it until a patch came along and spiced things up.
Looking ahead, Diablo 4’s not slowing down. New seasons every three months and the first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, is on the horizon for late 2024. Hang onto your hats, folks. It’s gonna be a wild ride.
