When Blizzard shared a recap image for the next Diablo 4 expansion, Lord of Hatred, it did not come with a roadmap announcement or a big breakdown of future plans. At first glance, it was just a clean summary of what is coming with the expansion.
But tucked away in the corner was something much more interesting. A small “Mark Your Calendar” section lists several upcoming dates, some of them are clearly labeled, but one of them stands out.
A Quiet Timeline Reveal
Here is what the image seems to confirm pretty clearly:
- December 2025
- Season 11
- Paladin early access for players who pre-order the expansion
- March 2026
- Season 12
- A new collaboration event
- April 2026
- Lord of Hatred expansion launch
- Major updates and new content
So far, so normal. But then there is February 2026.
No label.
No explanation.
Just a blurred-out section partially hidden behind a yellow glow, and that is where things get interesting.
What Happens in February
Unlike the other dates, February is not tied to a season or the expansion launch. It is also the only date that is deliberately blurred out instead of simply left blank. That alone suggests this is not a placeholder.
Whatever Blizzard has planned for February, it is something they clearly did not want to show just yet, and it feels intentional rather than accidental. They wanted players to know that something important is coming without revealing it immediately.
And it was enough to get everyone to talk about it and speculate about what it could be!
The Second Class Reveal
One of the strongest and most reasonable guesses is a reveal for Diablo 4’s second expansion class.
Blizzard has already confirmed that Lord of Hatred will introduce more than just the Paladin, but so far, the second class remains a complete mystery. Guesses are on Witch Doctor or Warlock, something related to some kind of “sorcerer” class, but nothing has been confirmed yet, so those are just the main suppositions from players on various social media. This is due to the strange shadow we can see behind the Paladin on the official reveal.
February would be a perfect timing window for that kind of reveal. It is close enough to launch to generate real hype but far enough out to let Blizzard properly introduce the class. Moreover, it gives the expansion one last major marketing beat before April
A cinematic teaser, a class reveal, or even an early gameplay showcase would all make sense here.
Could It Be a PTR or Early Testing Phase?
Another possibility floating around is some form of PTR testing. That said, Blizzard has historically been very cautious about letting players test new classes ahead of launch, and the previous expansion did not offer public PTR access to unreleased classes.
If February does involve a PTR, it is more likely to focus on:
- Expansion systems
- Endgame changes
- Itemization or progression updates
Rather than hands-on access to the new class itself. Still, with Lord of Hatred being a systems-heavy expansion, Blizzard may need that testing window more than usual.
Probably Not Another Collab – but Not Impossible
Some players have suggested February could hide another collaboration. This is not impossible, but it does feel less likely, especially since March 2026 is already labeled as a collab season.
Back-to-back collaborations would be unusual for Diablo 4, unless February’s content is something much bigger than the usual seasonal crossover.
For now, it remains a secondary theory at best.
The Season Timing Is… a Bit Weird
There is also an awkward detail that raises even more questions. Based on the current Season timer and Reliquary countdown, Season 12 does line up with a March start, exactly as shown in the image. But the expansion itself is not scheduled to launch until April 2026.
That creates a strange situation:
- Why would the expansion not launch at the start of a new season?
- Will Season 12 be unusually short?
- Or will Lord of Hatred launch mid-season?
Launching an expansion during an ongoing season is not common, but it is not impossible either, especially if the expansion fundamentally changes progression and endgame systems.
It is unusual, but it may simply be part of Blizzard’s new seasonal structure.
Blizzard Did Not Blur February by Accident
February 2026 may hide a new class reveal, a major expansion-focused event, or something else entirely, but one thing feels clear: that blur was not accidental.
This was not marketed as a roadmap, but it ended up raising more questions than answers. And until Blizzard officially explains what February is all about, it is likely going to remain the most talked-about date on the entire image.
For now, all eyes are on that, but you will have to wait next year to find out what it is all about!
