Everything We Know About Midwinter Blight in Diablo 4

Diablo 4 will be turning into a winter wonderland with its first seasonal event coming in December – Midwinter Blight.

Matthew Fuller
November 6, 2023
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Diablo 4’s first seasonal event, the Midwinter Blight, has been announced, and with it comes new content, rewards, and demonically festive creatures and activities for players to enjoy.

Diablo 4 fans have been busy with the newest season and are excited about upcoming content announced for the game. This includes this “holiday” opportunity to spill a little blood. If you are curious about what to expect from this seasonal event, we’ve got all the details currently available on the event in this guide so you can be prepared for the demon-slaying festivities.

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What is the Midwinter Blight?

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Midwinter Blight is a seasonal event coming to Diablo 4 over the festive season and will be the first of its kind for the ARPG. In this event, the Fractured Peaks region will be transformed into a winter-themed version, at least more so than it is now, and be filled with new enemies and activities to do, with themed creatures and visuals found all across the region. The event will also come with unique rewards and items for players to unlock, and potentially some different quest styles and content.

When Does the Midwinter Blight Begin in Diablo 4?

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Midwinter Blight begins on December 12, 2023, and will run for three weeks, ending on January 12, 2024. There will also be no level restriction on the event, so players from level 1 can enjoy the seasonal event while it’s around.

What Will Players Be Doing During Midwinter Blight in Diablo 4?

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Midwinter Blight will bring new seasonal activities and quests for players to complete in the Fractured Peaks region, which will include fighting the new themed enemies, completing themed events and quests, and finding new materials for crafting and rewards. You also have an NPC bard named Gillian who will be a part of the event, and players should expect to talk with this NPC fairly regularly.

There will also be a special Red-Clocked Terror, the seasonal boss who may have some special rewards. Some of these rewards include a new Aspect and Elixirs that have effects such as increasing EXP gains and other boons.

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For completing these quests and getting these materials, there will be different cosmetic items for players to earn during the season, including weapon skins, back items, and more.

About the author

Matthew Fuller

Matt is a freelance writer based in the UK and has spent over three years covering and writing about video games. He discovered his love of games journalism while attending Canterbury Christchurch University, where he earned a bachelor's and master's degree in Game Design and has been writing ever since. He will find any excuse to play and write about games. When he isn't fighting dragons or exploring far-off galaxies, he spends his free time playing D&D, listening to music, or reading a good book. His primary game bests are Diablo IV, the Final Fantasy series, D&D, and anything new releasing that tickles his fancy.