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Full Diablo® IV update
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The Reckoning Arrives April 28, 2026
Prepare to embark on your next epic demon-slaying journey in the new Diablo IV expansion, Lord of Hatred. Make your final stand against the Prime Evil Mephisto in a rich new campaign, master two new classes, and discover the ancient region of Skovos. With tons of new features, activities, and major updates like an overhauled endgame, transmutation, and set bonuses, this expansion enhances the Diablo IV experience to bring depth, adventure, and the promise of peril at every turn.
Whether picking up where you left off or jumping into an all-new adventure, Lord of Hatred also includes the first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, so you don’t miss a moment of the diabolical Diablo IV saga.
Ascend as the ultimate force against the Prime Evil – pre-purchase Diablo® IV: Lord of Hatred™ Ultimate Edition. Includes everything in the Deluxe Edition plus the Umbral Knights Armor Bundle (6 class sets), 3,000 Platinum, the Steed of the Shining Realm Mount Bundle, Avel’hud, Nucleus of Perdition Back Trophy, the Ascent of the Just Town Portal Skin, and more when the expansion launches.
Haven’t begun your adventure in Diablo IV? Check out the Age of Hatred Collection, crafted for new players making their way to Sanctuary.
Finish the Fight
The demons of Hell overflow, tormenting Sanctuary as the Lord of Hatred carries out his quest to shatter mankind. Mephisto’s faithfuls spread across Sanctuary, twisting devotion into devastation, but you see the imminent threat and the stakes have never been higher. In this darkest hour, a beacon of hope emerges but Lilith herself is the only way to reach it. With the help of old friends and unlikely allies, you must rise against Mephisto before he reaches the Pools of Creation and bathes the world in hatred. Are you willing to risk it all for the fate of humanity?
Two New Classes
Harness the demon-slaying might of two new classes.
Pre-purchase Lord of Hatred and play the mighty Paladin today. Take up your hammer and shield, wielding Holy Light to rain down heavenly justice on those who threaten Sanctuary. With weighty melee attacks and divine abilities, the Paladin offers a versatile demon-slaying experience.
A second class looms on the dark horizon, their power undeniable and forthcoming with the launch of Lord of Hatred.
Skovos is a Dangerous Land
Expand the open world of Sanctuary with an adventure to the never-before-seen region of Skovos, the ancient birthplace of the firstborn civilization and the former home of Lilith and Inarius, now ruled by The Oracle and Amazon Queen. From the volcanic west to the forests of the east and the sunken lands between, discover crumbling temples and waterlogged shores. Each expedition reveals new towns, dungeons, and monsters, testing your courage against sinister cultists, horrors from the sea, and the lingering shadow of Hell.
Major Skill & Itemization Updates
New and improved systems pave the way for deep customization and enhanced variety for all 8 classes. No matter how you play, major Skill Tree reworks, including new skill variants for every class, along with level cap increases, will refresh how you customize and build power. A new Loot Filter will ease the discovery of desired items. Plus, with Lord of Hatred, unlock bonus skill variants across each class, explore a fresh take on crafting systems like the iconic Horadric Cube, and equip set bonuses with the new Talisman.
Overhauled Endgame
Once the campaign ends, your journey is just beginning. Lord of Hatred
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