Diablo 3 Season 18 Starts Next Week, Here Are All The Details And Patch Notes
(GameSpot DS News)

Diablo 3 might be more than seven years old at this point, but Blizzard continues to support the action RPG by frequently adding new updates and seasonal events that keep the game feeling fresh. After recently sharing the company`s plans for the future of Diablo 3, we`re now getting our first taste of those plans as season 18 kicks off on August 23.The new season introduces the Season of the Triune, `a call-back to an ancient cult forged over three millennia ago by the Prime Evils of the Burning Hells,` the press release states. These Prime Evils sought to tilt the odds of the Eternal Conflict in their favor by masquerading as three benevolent deities to infiltrate the hearts of men. Though they were ultimately defeated by Uldyssian during the Sin War, `the remnants of the Cult of the Triune still operate today as the more well-known Coven, whom continue the work of Adria and Magdha even after their deaths.`What this means in gameplay terms is that players will benefit from the Power of the Triune buff throughout the duration of season 18. This effect periodically summons circles around the battlefield that provide one of three randomized buffs:Triune of Love (Power): Players in the circle receive a 100% damage bonus while activeTriune of Determination (Resource Reduction): Players in the circle receive a 50% discount on resources spent while activeTriune of Creation (Cooldown Reduction): While standing in an active circle, any skills currently on cooldown come off of cooldown more quicklyBlizzard says it wanted to try something different in season 18 by providing a tangible change to gameplay from the moment you begin your journey. The Power of the Triune buff alters gameplay from level 1 to level 70 and beyond, incentivizing you to move around the battlefield in order to leverage these powerful boosts.Season 18: Season of the Triune Begins 8/23