Here's what happens to your Diablo 4 character when a season ends

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Don't worry, Diablo 4 won't just delete your seasonal characters

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We've known for a while that Diablo 4 seasons require a new character with each battle pass, but what happens to your old seasonal character?

To be fair to Blizzard, we've also known for some time that Diablo 4 seasonal characters are simply transferred over to the Eternal realm - where your normal character(s) are - at the end of each season, just like in past Diablo games. That said, it's worth clarifying how the whole thing works for those new to the series, especially with all of the new information about seasonal content.

In a news post, Blizzard explained that at the end of every season, the character you created as well as the progress you made will be moved to the Eternal realm along with all of the items you collected, including your seasonal stash. You can then pillage Sanctuary to your heart's desire just like you would with any other character. The only real caveat is that any season-specific features, like the recently revealed Malignant hearts, won't be carried over to the Eternal realm and will no longer be accessible.

Here's how to get the Diablo 4 Prime Gaming rewards before you start grinding through the game's first season.

Jordan Gerblick
Jordan Gerblick

After earning an English degree from ASU, I worked as a corporate copy editor while freelancing for places like SFX Magazine, Screen Rant, Game Revolution, and MMORPG on the side. I got my big break here in 2019 with a freelance news gig, and I was hired on as GamesRadar's west coast Staff Writer in 2021. That means I'm responsible for managing the site's western regional executive branch, AKA my home office, and writing about whatever horror game I'm too afraid to finish.