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Blizzard Reveals Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred for April 2026, Paladin Playable Now

The expansion introduces sweeping system changes covering skill trees, loot filtering, the Horadric Cube, plus new endgame frameworks.

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A screencap of the Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred cinematic. A hooded knight faces the screen in a closeup still. He holds his glowing amber blade of light up to the left side of his face. On the right of the blade, his helmet is lit by the blade and through the slit you can see a stoic eye peering forward.
Diablo 4's new expansion has a release date, but Lord of Hatred feels like the end for Blizzard's divisive ARPG
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Overview

  • Lord of Hatred launches April 28, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC following its reveal during The Game Awards.
  • Pre-purchases grant immediate access to the Paladin class along with an extra Stash Tab, two Character Slots, and World of Warcraft decor items.
  • All purchases include last year’s Vessel of Hatred expansion, with pre-purchase unlocking it instantly.
  • A second new class is confirmed for launch but remains unannounced, with Blizzard teasing a battlefield‑shaping playstyle.
  • The campaign concludes the Age of Hatred in Skovos against Mephisto with Lilith’s return, while new systems like War Plans, Echoing Hatred, reworked skill trees, a loot filter, enhanced crafting, and the Horadric Cube aim to deepen the endgame.