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Diablo IV Expansion, Vessel of Hatred, Set for Late 2024 Launch, Brings New Environment, Class, and Continues Series Storyline

First Diablo IV expansion introduces players to a lush jungle environment and a unique, never-before-seen class; while developer Blizzard tackles criticism around the game's endgame and itemization issues before late 2024 launch.

Overview

  • Blizzard announced the first expansion for Diablo IV, called Vessel of Hatred, due for a late 2024 release. It includes a campaign that continues from the main game's storyline, focusing on the prime evil character Mephisto and his schemes for the realm of Sanctuary.
  • The expansion introduces players to an entirely new jungle environment known as Nahantu, which is presumably located in the region of Kurast, revisited from Diablo II.
  • One of the most anticipated features of the expansion is the introduction of a unique class that the Diablo game series has never seen before, although the nature of the class remains to be revealed until next summer.
  • In response to players' criticisms of the base game, Blizzard is aiming to fix issues with 'dull itemization' and a lack of things to do in the endgame before Vessel of Hatred's launch.
  • Besides Vessel of Hatred, Diablo IV will also be updated during Season 3 with a new weekly challenge dungeon called The Gauntlet, and a mid-December seasonal event, Midwinter Blight, featuring a mysterious antagonist.