As we look towards Diablo IV's release, we wanted to celebrate its arrival with a feature that emphasizes progression as well as offer some interesting details about Sanctuary. Developer's Note: Our aim with this Season Theme was to enhance the journey players experience each season by tying material goals to meaningful choices. Using the ancient Altar of Rites, curious Nephalem can follow the instructions, sacrificing various materials for unspeakable power that lasts the entire season. Season 28 introduces Rites of Sanctuary, our new seasonal theme. Then, the Nephalem marched into town and requested to see the Altar.” A few days passed, many townsfolk came to view the Altar and left. We began the long haul back to New Tristram with our prized discovery. Who they are I'm unsure of, but I can be certain that we must share our discovery with others. As we began to investigate this curious find, a faint whisper infiltrated my thoughts. The other miners helped me dig out the biggest artifact I've ever seen-an ominous-looking altar. We chipped away at stone after stone until my tool made a hardy thunk into the rock and the foulest stream of gas spewed out. Our search for ancient Nephalem artifacts forces us to enter a mangled mass of corroding foliage and decaying flora. “Oh, the pursuit of coin makes you do the most foolish things, but mining is profitable. For an in-depth look at the seasonal theme, rewards, and the balance changes made between the end of the Patch 2.7.5 PTR and now, take a gander below. Season 28: Rites of Sanctuary, goes live on February 24 at 5 p.m. To what ends is for you to decide, Nephalem.

Power from the days of yore rests silently across Sanctuary, waiting to be uncovered once more.

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