Blizzard has officially revealed the next Diablo 4 expansion, Lord of Hatred, during The Game Awards! The reveal trailer does not show much, but it does tease the main antagonist, Mephisto, and the new class, Paladin!
This expansion definitely looks like one of the biggest updates to the game so far!
You can check out the trailer here:
Story & Setting Section
The expansion’s story will be centered on Mephisto, pushing players into a new zone and into new dangers. Blizzard highlighted the Lord of Hatred as the new threat rising in Sanctuary.
The tone seems much darker than Vessel of Hatred, leaning heavily into divine conflicts, hell, and more similar themes.
Blizzard confirmed the Paladin is finally added to the game, and it is playable tonight! For more details on the new class, you can check out our overview here!
Release Window & Early Access
Blizzard confirmed that the expansion will release on April 28, 2026, with pre-orders open now. Players who pre-order will gain access to the new class tonight!
This expansion marks a major milestone for Diablo 4, delivering a new story, class, and so much more for players to go through. This expansion looks ready to deliver one of the most ambitious additions yet!
Keep an eye on our latest news, since we will share much more exclusive content about the expansion, class, and more!
