Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion planned

Introduction

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is the second major expansion for Diablo 4, bringing a substantial addition to the game. The expansion was announced during The Game Awards in 2025 and introduces players to a new area, Skovos, along with two new classes: the Paladin and the Warlock.

New region and classes

The expansion lets players explore the new region of Skovos, which promises to offer a fresh take on gameplay. The Paladin class became available at the time the expansion was announced. The Warlock class will be available on April 28, 2026, giving players new strategic options in their fight against Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred.

Reviews and feedback

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred received a score of 8/10 from IGN. The review noted that the expansion brings highly satisfying changes to character build crafting and offers an endgame with strong potential for long-term engagement. The gameplay additions were praised for their variety and depth.

Availability and preload

The expansion was released worldwide on April 27, 2026, and is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles. For players looking to get ahead of the release, it is possible to preload the expansion by downloading patch 3.0.0. This patch is around 90GB in size, meaning players will need to make sure they have enough storage space available.