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Diablo 4 adds pets First Spiritborn gameplay next month

Jun 10, 2024 10:37 AM

The highly anticipated "Diablo 4" gained significant attention during the Xbox Showcase with the reveal of its expansion, "Vessel of Hatred". Aside from the opening cinematic, Blizzard has introduced pets to the game—a feature long requested by fans. These pets assist in material collection and item pick-up, and players can unlock their first pet by completing a new quest. The expansion offers various editions, with prices starting at $40 and going up to $90 for the ultimate edition. The new class, Spiritborn, set to debut on July 18th, uses mystical spirit magic from the Nahantu jungles, complementing the new zone's release. Additionally, the ability to hire mercenaries—reminiscent of the system in Diablo 3—promises to add a strategic layer to gameplay when "Vessel of Hatred" launches on October 8th.

What new features are coming to Diablo 4 with the Vessel of Hatred expansion?n

The "Vessel of Hatred" expansion for Diablo 4 introduces several new features, including pets that assist in material collection and item pick-up, a new class called Spiritborn which uses mystical spirit magic, and the ability to hire mercenaries with unique abilities that grow in power alongside the player. Additionally, new skills for existing classes and system revamps are expected to be part of the expansion launching on October 8th.

Diablo 4, developed by Blizzard Entertainment, continues the legacy of its iconic action RPG series. Known for its immersive dark fantasy world and intricate gameplay mechanics, Diablo 4 has been eagerly awaited by fans. The addition of pets and new classes in the "Vessel of Hatred" expansion marks a significant step in expanding the game's features and enhancing the overall player experience.



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Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-06-10 10:48:04
Yo, it's about time Diablo 4 gets some love with these new features The Spiritborn class and pets are gonna add some wicked depth to the gameplay, can't wait for that October 8th release to dive into the Nahantu jungles
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-06-10 10:42:03
The 'Vessel of Hatred' expansion looks like it’s going to be a game-changer with those new features—finally, we get to chase down loot with pets Hyped to see how the Spiritborn class shakes things up and the strategic element mercenaries will bring to the table
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