Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

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Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred
Diablo IV Lord of Hatred (2026) cover.jpg
Developers
Publisher Blizzard Entertainment
Series Diablo
Platforms
ReleaseApril 28, 2026
Genres Action role-playing, hack and slash, dungeon crawler
Mode Multiplayer

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred is a major expansion pack for the action role-playing dungeon crawling game Diablo IV, developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. It is the second major expansion for the game, following Vessel of Hatred . It is set to be released on April 28, 2026, for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and Windows. [1]

Contents

Gameplay

Paladin class

The Paladin class returned with the announcement of the expansion, becoming playable in the base game Diablo IV if players pre-purchased Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred. [2] Alongside the Paladin, a second class is set to arrive with the expansion. [3]

Plot

The expansion features the player character attempting to stop Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred. [4]

Marketing and release

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred was announced at The Game Awards 2025 on December 11, 2025. The expansion will add the region of Skovos and feature the Paladin as a new playable class and an additional unrevealed second class. Gameplay changes including overhauled end game activities and new gear crafting from the Horadric Cube, returning from prior titles. [5]

It is expected to be released on April 28, 2026. [6]

References

  1. ↑ LeBlanc, Wesley (December 11, 2025). "Diablo IV: Lord Of Hatred Expansion Brings Paladin Class To The Game, Launches In April". Game Informer . Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  2. ↑ Koch, Cameron (December 11, 2025). "You Can Play Diablo 4's New Paladin Class Right Now". GameSpot . Archived from the original on December 13, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  3. ↑ Gerblick, Jordan (December 11, 2025). "Surprise, Diablo 4's new Paladin class is available to play right now". GamesRadar+ . Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  4. ↑ Wilson, Mike (December 11, 2025). "[TGA 2025] Next 'Diablo IV' Expansion in "Lord of Hatred" Arrives April 26 [Trailer]". Bloody Disgusting . Archived from the original on December 13, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  5. ↑ "lord of hatred expansion overview". wowhead.com.
  6. ↑ Yin-Poole, Wesley (December 11, 2025). "Diablo 4 Expansion Lord of Hatred Revealed, Adds Not 1 but 2 New Classes, Including the Paladin | The Game Awards 2025". IGN . Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
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