Announced with a bang during the Game Awards 2025, Lord of Hatred marks the second major expansion of Diablo 4. It was Mephisto himself who took the stage to deliver the news: the content will arrive on April 28, 2026and players can already feel the first thrills.
This new chapter will plunge adventurers into a new region, Skovosancient land of Lilith and Inarius. The atmosphere is dark, coastal, and serves as a setting for a direct continuation of the events of Vessel of Hatredthe first expansion of the game. And that’s not all: two new classes are appearing, one of which is available now for the most impatient.
The Paladin is back, and you can already play it
Since the release of Diablo 4fans were clamoring for the return of a legendary class of the franchise. It’s now official: the Paladin makes a comeback in Lord of Hatredwith his shining armor and holy abilities.
Those who pre-order now expansion on PC, PS5, Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S will have immediate access to Paladin, as well as content from Vessel of Hatred. Blizzard is keeping the identity of the second new class a secret for the moment, which further arouses curiosity.
Proposed to €39.99pre-ordering therefore allows you to test one of the main new features without waiting for the official release. An effective way to rekindle the flame with a community shared since the first DLC.
A new region, Skovos, at the heart of the intrigue
The extension Lord of Hatred don’t just add classes. It also introduces Skovosa new, previously unexplored region in the Diablo universe. This mysterious archipelago, where darkness seems to take root, promises hours of intense exploration.
It is in this setting with its oppressive atmosphere that players will face Mephisto’s Machiavellian plans. The latter emerges as the great threat of this expansion, determined to unleash his forces in the world of the living.
Skills, loot and… fishing: everything changes in Lord of Hatred
Besides its history and its environments, Lord of Hatred also revisits the game mechanics. Players will benefit from a redesigned skill treeaccessible to everyone as soon as the DLC is released, and new variations for each class. Enough to renew the builds and strategies for high-level amateurs.
Even more surprising, Blizzard has confirmed the addition of a fishing feature in the brutal universe of Diablo. A light touch, but welcome, which shows that the studio also wants to appeal to a more casual part of the public.