Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that Diablo 4 Season 11 will introduce one of the game’s most requested quality-of-life improvements — players will now have all Waypoints unlocked from the start of each new season.
This change will go live when Season 11 begins on December 9, 2025, marking a major shift in how exploration and travel work across Sanctuary. The update was revealed by lead live game designer Colin Finer during an interview with content creator DuQ, and is expected to make the early progression phase faster and more accessible for all players.
For the first time since the game’s launch, players who have completed the campaign will no longer need to manually rediscover Waypoints every season — a change that streamlines gameplay and modernizes Diablo’s seasonal reset model.
What’s Changing in Diablo 4 Season 11
In previous Diablo 4 seasons, the game required players to reuncover maps and Waypoints because both were tied to the Renown system, which reset every new season. This meant that even veteran players had to re-travel across regions to unlock fast-travel points, slowing down early progress.
Starting with Diablo 4 Season 11, this will change dramatically. Once players skip the campaign (available after completing it once), all Waypoints will be automatically available at launch.
This change accompanies the removal of the Renown system, which is being replaced by a new Season Rank system. Under this new system, key rewards such as Skill Points and Paragon Points will be tied to seasonal objectives instead of regional exploration.
Additionally, the Altars of Lilith — once tied to Renown — are being reworked. They will no longer grant permanent stat boosts, but will instead award experience points and smaller in-game rewards when discovered.
Developer Insights and Community Reaction
Speaking to DuQ, Colin Finer described the new feature as a “natural evolution of player progression,” emphasizing Blizzard’s focus on reducing early-season grind.
“We want players to jump right into the action and focus on their builds rather than retracing old ground,” Finer said.
The Diablo community has responded positively to the announcement, with many players calling the change “long overdue.” Social media discussions across Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) highlighted how the new system will “cut down the season startup time by hours,” allowing players to focus more on combat, loot progression, and leaderboards.
Veteran players praised Blizzard for listening to community feedback after multiple seasons of requests to decouple map progress from Renown resets.
Faster Starts, New Systems
This update is expected to accelerate the early-game experience and increase engagement in Season 11. By granting instant access to all Waypoints, players can immediately pursue seasonal content, dungeons, and bosses without the downtime of exploration tasks.
The removal of Renown and introduction of the Season Rank system represents a deeper gameplay rework. It shifts Diablo 4’s progression from static world exploration to dynamic seasonal objectives, aligning with modern live-service trends seen in titles like Destiny 2 and Path of Exile.
Season 11 will also bring updates to Masterworking and Tempering systems, improvements to AI behavior, and the reintroduction of leaderboards through the Tower Challenge Dungeon, a new competitive endgame feature.
These sweeping changes suggest Blizzard’s ongoing commitment to refining Diablo 4’s structure for long-term success and player retention.
What’s Next for Diablo 4
While Season 11 launches on December 9, 2025, Blizzard is already teasing more content ahead. The game’s second expansion is currently in development and expected to arrive in 2026, with reports hinting at the return of the Paladin class.
As for Season 11, the combination of faster mobility, improved systems, and leaderboard competition could mark one of the most balanced and engaging seasons yet.
Diablo 4 Season 11 will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Battle.net, with cross-play and cross-progression supported at launch.
