Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred will arrive on April 28, 2026 with a new campaign, two new classes, teh skovos region, and will also grant access to the first Vessel of Hatred expansion.
Today, at The Game Awards, Blizzard Entertainment revealed Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, the next chapter in the saga of the Age of Hate, and the epic confrontation against Mephisto himself. starting April 28, 2026, the second expansion of Diablo IV will offer a high-stakes campaign, two formidable new classes and sweeping gameplay evolutions.It will also reveal the oldest and most legendary region of Sanctuary: Skovos.
Players who pre-purchase the expansion will be able to walk towards the Light instantly with the Paladin, the most requested new class in Diablo IV. This radiant champion, available to try starting today, fights with sword and shield, and channels sacred power to punish the encroaching darkness of Mephisto’s malevolence. Furthermore, with the purchase of Lord of Hatred, players will gain instant access to Vessel of Hatred, the first expansion for diablo IV, and will unlock the Spirit Embody class, mercenaries, and the wilds of Nahantu.
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THE STORY | The Age of Hate reaches its climax
at this moment the legions of Hell freely invade Sanctuary, and each lethal omen points to the plan that Mephisto has been concocting for a long time.As the Wells of Creation draw ever closer to the supreme Evil,humanity as we know it lies on the brink of destruction. To stop him, the walkers must turn to someone whose return will force the establishment of a fragile and unlikely alliance born of necessity, not trust.
NEW CLASSES | The Paladin rises, and another class lurks on the dark horizon
Paladin: The hammer, shield and Holy Light converge in the hands of Diablo’s indomitable holy warrior. He features iconic abilities such as Blessed Hammer, Auras, Fanaticism and Divine Fury, and divine transformations including the Arbiter form. It is indeed available today for pre-purchase.
A new second class also waits in the shadows and will bring unbridled power with the release of Lord of Hatred in April.
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