At the Game Awards, Blizzard Entertainment unveiled Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, the new chapter in the Saga of the Era of Hate and the final reckoning with Mefisto. The second expansion of Diablo IV will be available from 28 aprile 2026 and promises a high-risk campaign, two new classes, a major evolution of the game’s mechanics, and exploration of the oldest and most legendary region of Sanctuarium: Skovos. Those who pre-order will be able to immediately don the mantle of the Paladin, the new and eagerly anticipated class of Diablo IV. Playable today, this champion of Light fights armed with sword and shield, channeling sacred power to oppose the darkness unleashed by Mefisto. Additionally, purchasing Lord of Hatred grants immediate access to Vessel of Hatred, the first expansion of Diablo IV, which includes the Spiritist class, Mercenaries, and the wild lands of Nahantu.
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The Legions of the Inferi now pour freely into Sanctuarium, and every mortal omen reveals a new piece of the long-planned scheme orchestrated by Mefisto. As the Pools of Creation draw the First Malicious Entity closer, humanity stands on the brink of annihilation. To prevent it, the wanderer must forge a fragile and unnatural alliance, based on necessity rather than trust. The Paladin represents the luminous face of the expansion. Hammer, shield, and Sacred Light converge in the hands of this devoted warrior, who can rely on iconic abilities such as Blessed Hammer, Aure, Zeal, and Celestial Fury, as well as powerful divine transformations like the form of Judge. The Paladin is available immediately via pre-order.
Beside him, a second new class remains shrouded in mystery, ready to emerge with the release of Lord of Hatred to unleash a power still unknown.
The journey to stop Mefisto leads players to Skovos, the ancient cradle of the Primogeniti and once the home of Lilith and Inarius. Today governed by the Oracle and the Amazzone Queen, Skovos offers a mix of vulcanic coasts, rainforests, forgotten temples, and ocean-washed ruins, inhabited by new demons, expeditions, and untold stories.
Lord of Hatred introduces some of the deepest gameplay changes to Diablo IV since its release:
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Revised skill tree, with increased limits and new variants
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Drop filter for a more targeted collection
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Improved creation system with the return of the Horadric Cube
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New Magic System, designed for builds based on set bonus
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War Plans, defined by players to guide the endgame
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Eco dell’Odio, an infinite challenge against hordes of demonic foes
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Fishing, for a moment of respite in the perilous waters of Sanctuarium
The pre-order also guarantees early access to the Paladin, an additional Force Card, two extra character slots, and three cosmetic items inspired by World of Warcraft.
All editions of Lord of Hatred include Vessel of Hatred, the first expansion of Diablo IV. The Deluxe and Ultimate editions add mascots, mounts, armor sets, cosmetics, platinum, and other bonuses.
Blizzard has finally announced the Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection, which includes the base game and both expansions. Designed for new adventurers, this collection offers the complete Sanctuarium experience, with eight playable classes, cross-play, and shared progress, plus an even more challenging endgame.
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