Despite Blizzard only just announcing the new Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred expansion a few hours ago at The Game Awards, we’re already getting extra details about upcoming gameplay updates, itemization changes, and major system overhauls. Alongside a full skill tree rework, fans can also expect brand-new endgame systems and the long-awaited return of the iconic Horadric Cube.
The Horadric Cube Returns to Diablo 4
One of Diablo’s most iconic lore items and gameplay systems is officially back. Among Blizzard’s many teasers for Lord of Hatred is the confirmation that the Horadric Cube will make its return to Diablo 4.
While we don’t have every detail just yet, Blizzard has said the cube will let players “explore a fresh take on crafting systems,” hinting at a modernized version of its Diablo 3 functionality.
We also learned that players will be able to equip set bonuses through a new item called the Talisman. We still don’t know what slot the Talisman will occupy or how it’ll be earned, but fans are already hoping this means true sets—or even seasonal sets—could make a comeback. And if the Horadric Cube is returning from D3, seeing those sets return isn’t out of the question.
Overhauled Endgame with War Plans
Once you finish the Lord of Hatred campaign, Diablo 4’s endgame won’t look the same. Blizzard is introducing a new system called War Plans, aimed at giving players more choices, more mastery, and bigger rewards.
War Plans will apply unique modifiers to your favorite endgame activities, letting you push difficulty and earn coveted loot. Even better, each endgame activity will now come with its own skill tree, giving players new ways to specialize and push deeper challenges.
More Endgame Activities
But Blizzard isn’t stopping there. It sounds like even more endgame content is on the way, including a possible new mode called Echoing Hatred, where players will “put their demon slaying to the ultimate test against this unyielding threat.”
And then there’s the wildcard no one expected: fishing. Yes, Sanctuary’s waterways are officially becoming fishing spots, giving players a completely different kind of endgame grind to dive into.
That’s everything we know so far, but stay tuned—we’ll be covering every new reveal as Blizzard shares more about Lord of Hatred in the coming months.
