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Diablo 4 officially announced its complete update roadmap for 2025. This blueprint covering four seasons not only responds to players' core demands for class balance and endgame gameplay, but also presents innovative game content through cross-IP linkage.

Since its global launch, Diablo IV has successfully operated seven seasons, each of which redefines the game experience through unique gameplay. Its first season lasted from July 20, 2023 to October 1, 2023, and the new content was widely praised by players.

In October 2024, it launched its first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, which successfully expanded the battlefield to Nahantu jungle full of Mayan civilization. And through new class Spiritborn, this expansion has become very popular among players. It has set a quality benchmark for subsequent updates.

According to the latest roadmap, four seasons will be launched quarterly in 2025, each lasting about three months.

Season 7

(January to April)

As the first season of 2025, season 7 did not perform too badly. Witchcraft Power allows players to unlock ancient witchcraft through Mystic Gemstones, and combined with other gameplay, it successfully improved the season activity. Season 7 also introduced occult gems, and the earnable raven pet, which are very popular with players.

In addition, the newly added Armory system adopts Final Fantasy 14-style equipment plan saving mechanism, and cooperates with QoL optimization of Whispers quest chain to make Build switching more efficient. This change improves the player's gaming experience and also reflects the developer's response to player needs.

However, the Season 7 is now coming to an end, and the more anticipated Season 8 is about to arrive.

Season 8

(April to July)

There are three key contents in Season 8. First, the classic villain Belial returns with the Apparition Incursion activity. By the way, there will also be an earnable feline pet. After that, a new IP linkage will bring new experience to players. Finally, there is Diablo 4 2-year anniversary.

Before that, players may need to prepare enough Diablo 4 Gold, because based on experience, it is very likely that a limited edition Transmog will be launched.

In terms of permanent additions, in addition to Belial, there are Urivar and Harbinger, the new Lair bosses. The newly added Lair Bosses adopt a dynamic difficulty mechanism, among which Harbinger's mechanism and combat design can be called a textbook-level boss battle. In addition, there is a Season Journey update to bring surprises to players.

Season 8 will be launched on April 29, and then we will be able to see whether the above new content can satisfy players.

Season 9

(July to September)

This is Sins of the Horadrim season, which will add seasonal content such as horadric powers, a new earnable pet, and dungeon escalation.

Before that, we knew that Brotherhood of the Horadrim is an ancient brotherhood composed of mages and wizards. Although they are very powerful, this strength seems to have made them arrogant and eventually made mistakes, and finally destroyed. Now there are only two people left. But in Season 9, we may have the opportunity to relive their past glory.

Dungeon escalation seems to be ushering in new changes. I hope Diablo IV can inject new vitality into this system.

Season 10

(September to December)

This is the annual closing season of D4. There is still a long time before we are. But according to the official roadmap, Season 10 focuses on Chaos Power, a Borrowed Power system, allowing players to make their own choices between risks and benefits.

At the same time, we can also see some undisclosed IP cooperation content, which means that Diablo 4 will usher in some joint works in 2025! The simultaneous launch of Infernal Horde update injects new fun into the PVP area.

Regarding 2026, we learned that there will be teasing Leaderboards, new rankings, and, most importantly, the next chapter of D4. Can we catch up with Mephisto and stop his evil plan? The answer may be revealed soon.

Finally, there is little news about 2026, but we can confirm that Diablo 4 will have a new expansion by then. Although we don't have a specific release date at the moment, it's still worth looking forward to.

When Genshin Impact version 5.5 arrived with the fiery breath of Natlan, the four-star Electro character Iansan made waves among the player community with his unique Nightsoul mechanic.

Traditionally, four-star characters have limited late-game potential because if you’ve been playing for a while, it’s usually not worth it to build a four-star character relatively speaking because you might have a better five-star counterpart. But surprisingly, this is not the case for the four-star Electro character Iansan released in the 5.5 update. As long as there is a good Iansan build, this is one of the most powerful four-star supports compared to Bennett and others. This Electro Support will work strategic wonders.

Overview

Unlike traditional four-star supports such as Bennett, Iansan’s value is reflected in three dimensions:

• Constellation unlocking mechanism: Even if it is not obtained in the Character Event Wish in Phase 1, its permanent four-star attribute ensures that you can continue to pull her and her constellation over time.
• Cross-version adaptability: The Nightsoul system is naturally compatible with the Elemental Mastery system, showing unique advantages in the current Hyperbloom/Burgeon-dominated Meta.
• Exploration and combat dual-excellence design: The 30% movement speed bonus and Enhanced Jump ability provided by Nightsoul State make it a Tier 1 choice for Open-World exploration.

It is worth noting that Iansan’s strength curve undergoes a qualitative change at Constellation 4-when the Dance of the Eternal Ember is unlocked, the natural decay rate of Nightsoul Points is reduced by 60%, greatly alleviating the operating pressure. This is also the core reason it is recommended to cultivate this character for a long time.

Iansan Build

The biggest benefit of Iansan being a 4-star hero is that even if you don’t get her on the first banner, you can passively pull her and her constellation over time. This, combined with the future-proof gear, makes Iansan worthy of having one of the best artifact sets and weapons for her.

Artifact Set

Best Option - Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City

• 2-Piece Set Effect: Energy Recharge +20% When a nearby party member triggers Nightsoul Burst, the equipped character regenerates 6 Elemental Energy.
• 4-Piece Set Effect: Elemental Reaction is triggered when in Nightsoul State, increasing the corresponding elemental damage of the entire team by 40% for 12 seconds.

Of course, if you haven’t unlocked the Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City domain yet, using Noblesse Oblige and Tenacity of the Millelith as a replacement is also a good choice for you.

However, special attention during the transition period: When using Noblesse Oblige, it is recommended to increase Iansan’s Elemental Burst level to Lv.9 or above to maximize its basic bonus effect.

Weapon Selection

Best Option

Engulfing Lightning: Its ER secondary attribute is perfect for the needs, which can greatly increase Iansan’s Energy Recharge. At the same time, it can also increase her ATK according to her ER through the passive Timeless Dream, allowing Iansan to improve the auxiliary efficiency while ensuring the cycle.

Favonius Lance: It can trigger the property of additional Energy Particles through Crit, which significantly improves the energy cycle of the whole team.

Prototype Starglitter: It is a forgeable 4-Star polearm that can provide stable Energy Recharge at refinement 5.

Personally, I think Engulfing Lightning is undoubtedly the most suitable weapon for Iansan. It perfectly fits Iansan’s fighting style and maximizes Iansan’s abilities. But without this weapon, players can actively participate in the event and accumulate Genshin Impact Genesis Crystals to get the other suitable 5-Star weapon.

Alternatives

• Skyward Spine: It increases Crit Rate by 8% and provides an attack speed bonus.
• Tamayuratei no Ohanashi: It is an event-exclusive weapon that provides 24% Energy Recharge and ATK chaining bonus at refinement 5.
• Dragon’s Bane: It performs well in the Hyperbloom system.

Battle Mode

After switching Iansan to launch Elemental Skill to enter Nightsoul State,immediately follow up with Elemental Burst, apply Nightsoul Blessing. And perform 3 Normal Attacks to trigger the Precision Movement effect. Then switch to the main DPS to start output and maintain Nightsoul Points by moving/jumping during this period.

Also, when Iansan is not an active character, you can see her Nightsoul points below the HP on the right as a separate bar. You will see this bar actively decrease and increase, and when the Nightsoul Icon in the upper right corner of the screen is orange-red, it means that the current points are > 42.

Talent Priority

Based on the current information, her Elemental Burst is obviously the focus of upgrading, because you can use it to get all the main buffs of this character.

And her Normal Attack you can almost ignore. Because once you have a second constellation, the precision movement effect can be applied with her burst. So when you get a higher constellation, you don’t even need to use her basic attack.

• Elemental Burst: Can cause Nightsoul-aligned electric damage. When using this skill, Iansan will gain 15 Nightsoul points and enter the Night Soul Blessing state.
• Elemental Skill: Iansan dashes forward a distance, dealing Nightsoul Electricity damage to all opponents along the way. After using this skill, Iansan will recover 54 Nightsoul points and enter Nightsoul’s Blessing state.
• Normal Attack: If you click the normal attack button, Iansan can perform three consecutive spear attacks. Holding the button causes Iansan to consume his stamina to dash forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.

Team Building

• Iansan + Yoimiya + Chevreuse + Fischl

Use Chevreuse’s Overload enhancement and Iansan’s ATK bonus to create a high-frequency blasting system

• Iansan + Nahida + Xingqiu + Kuki Shinobu

Iansan triggers Hyperbloom through high-frequency Electro Application, while providing movement bonus to optimize positioning

• Iansan + Lyney + Bennett + Kazuha

Can take into account both the efficiency of large world exploration and Abyss burst output

The emergence of Iansan marks an important change in Genshin Impact character design-four-star characters are no longer just transitional options for novices, but can gain long-term strategic value through mechanism innovation.

No matter how you look at it, Iansan is a change in the possibilities of auxiliary characters. Now, it’s time for her to shine on your team!

What will be the next work in Call of Duty series has always been a hot topic for many players, and more people now tend to speculate that the next work will be another Black Ops, that is, Black Ops 7.

CoD: Black Ops 6 was released in 2024. As of now, it is still the latest game in Call of Duty series, and it has been updated, adding game content and optimizing the game. But this can’t stop players from looking forward to the next game.

There are speculations that next Call of Duty game that players will see in 2025 is BO7. It has all the advantages of BO6, and it may also have some content from the old version of Black Ops. Unexpectedly, these news have caused more controversy among players.

Omnimovement System May Continue To Use

Omnimovement system allows players to sprint, slide and dive in any direction without losing the full 360-degree range of action. It exists to enhance the gaming experience. Although it sounds good, it has mixed reviews among players, just like BO6 Bot Lobbies.

The latter is because you can enhance the strength of your weapons by constantly fighting with robots, but this may be unfair in the eyes of some players; the former is because some players think that this function violates the core of the game and eliminates the skills of positioning and quick reaction. It is even believed that the omnimovement system leaves no room for casual players to enjoy, and the game process is more tense.

However, more players said that they like the traditional movement mechanism and hope that the new work can give an option to let players choose the mode that suits their personal preferences.

BO7 May Still Land On Older Consoles

PS4 and Xbox One have been released for a long time, and new game consoles may be launched in a few years. However, some people predict that Black Ops 7 may still support older game consoles. Many players believe that Call of Duty is released on older hardware, which may be because it cannot switch between two large maps like other games of the same type. At present, the old map is replaced by a new map, and there is no greater room for innovation.

Overall, we are still curious and looking forward to new works of Call of Duty. How likely are these speculations to be true? As always, please stay tuned for official news on Call of Duty and welcome more discussions in the community!

Recently, Manor Lords, co-developed by Hooded Horse and Slavic Magic, has ushered in a brand new fourth major update and has been tested and launched. The game is a hybrid game that combines tactics and historical city building, and has repeatedly won some game awards.

Update 4 is the fourth major update after the game’s first release in 2024. It has been tested and launched. In this update, the developers introduced many new features and improvements, and continuously improved the game’s early experience.

And the developers have announced that the new update will be released on X, and also revealed new expansive maps and new subtle gameplay changes. Through these continuous update packages, you can feel the original intention of the developers to optimize the rich experience of players in this medieval simulation game.

Among the many contents of this update, there are some highlights that deserve players’ attention. These include the addition of two new maps for players to explore, the readjustment of resource layout, the improvement of quality of life, and the introduction of a new level 2 tavern.

Introduction Of New Maps

As previously revealed by the developers, two new playable maps have been introduced in Update 4, namely High Peaks and Winding River. Players can build bridges on one of the maps because there is a wide river on this map.

This game mechanic forces players to think about the deeper layout when planning the city, because players must think about the placement and construction of basic buildings when designing.

Other New Content

In addition, the developers have also readjusted resource management, introduced a building function called overstocking, and reorganized the stall types. According to the developers, this part of the change is to simplify logistics and to facilitate players to make better decisions about the flow of goods during the game.

Update 4 also includes previous improvements to bug fixes, balanced game settings, and character quality of life improvements, including the interface of the cliff system will become more intuitive and clear. Players will also find that some overall experience micro-changes have been made in the community feedback function.

In addition to the above changes, the developers have also enhanced the functionality of the well system, improved the player character workplace allocation mechanism, and some other new experimental features that may subvert the existing game system cycle. For example, the rainfall time has been shortened, the game audio effects have been improved, and the updated ambient sound effects allow players to feel a better sense of atmosphere in the tavern.

In addition, there are also re-upgrades to the game’s appearance, such as reasonable adjustments to the clouds to better adapt to the stormy sky and the re-improvement of Deep Mine.

Continuous Update Of Creativity

The reason why Manor Lords continues to impress players is inseparable from its dedicated developer team. Slavic Magic focuses on providing players with a real and rich detail experience, while Hooded Horse is more professional in publishing. The combination of the two allows Manor Lords to develop well even in the highly competitive game circle.

In short, the game is committed to creating a more realistic and fun world for players in the middle world simulation game world. Whether it is the introduction of new bridge construction mechanisms or the optimization and improvement of existing functions, it shows that it can continue to get better.