Make your final stand against the Prime Evil Mephisto in a new, sprawling campaign set in the ancient region of Skovos. Pre-purchase and play the new Paladin class immediately, then unlock a second new class at launch on April 28, 2026, alongside major updates to Diablo IV.
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred includes our first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, so new wanderers can immediately jump in and follow Neyrelle into the dark edges of Nahantu as she seeks the Vault of Light to cleanse Mephisto’s soulstone—setting the stage for the battle to come on Skovos.
Pre-Purchase Lord of Hatred Today
The Lord of Hatred draws near. Make your final stand against Mephisto in a climactic campaign, master two powerful new classes, discover a fabled ancient region, and play through major features and system updates that redefine Diablo IV.
Embark on your next epic demon-slaying journey.
Pre-Purchase the Diablo IV Lord of Hatred Ultimate Edition and instantly unlock:
- Expansion 2: Lord of Hatred (Available April 28, 2026)
- Paladin Early Access1
- Expansion 1: Vessel of Hatred1
- 1 Extra Stash Tab1
- 2 Additional Character Slots1
- The High Heavensguard Paladin Cosmetic Bundle1
- Skartaran Basilisk Mount Bundle1
- Premium Battle Pass Bundle1
- Skorch, Mini Chimera Pet1
- Umbral Knights Cross-Class Armor Bundle (6 Class Armor Sets)1
- Tymn, Echo of the Spire Back Trophy Reactive Cosmetic1
- Ascent of the Just Town Portal1
- Steed of the Shining Realm Mount Bundle1
- 3,000 Platinum
- World of Warcraft Decor Items1, 2
Pre-purchase the Diablo IV Lord of Hatred Deluxe Edition and instantly unlock:
- Expansion 2: Lord of Hatred (Available April 28, 2026)
- Paladin Early Access1
- Expansion 1: Vessel of Hatred1
- 1 Extra Stash Tab1
- 2 Additional Character Slots1
- The High Heavensguard Paladin Cosmetic Bundle1
- Skartaran Basilisk Mount Bundle1
- Premium Battle Pass Bundle1
- Skorch, Mini Chimera Pet1
- World of Warcraft Decor Items1, 2
Pre-purchase the Diablo IV Lord of Hatred Standard Edition and instantly unlock:
- Expansion 2: Lord of Hatred (Available April 28, 2026)
- Paladin Early Access1
- Expansion 1: Vessel of Hatred1
- 1 Extra Stash Tab1
- 2 Additional Character Slots1
- World of Warcraft Decor Items1, 2
The Age of Hatred Collection is best for players new to Diablo IV. Purchase the Diablo IV Age of Hatred Collection and get the new expansion, Lord of Hatred on April 28, 2026, plus instantly unlock:
- Diablo IV Base Game1
- Expansion 2: Lord of Hatred
- Paladin Early Access
- Expansion 1: Vessel of Hatred1
- 1 Extra Stash Tab
- 2 Additional Character Slots*
- World of Warcraft Decor Items
Lord of Hatred available April 28, 2026.
Lord of Hatred and Vessel of Hatred Expansion require Diablo IV base game.
Internet connection and Battle.net account required to play.
1After purchase, instantly available items will be delivered in-game after next login.
2 World of Warcraft Decor Items require World of Warcraft subscription or game time, sold separately. May require purchase of World of Warcraft: Midnight in some regions, also sold separately. Items are expected to be available with the release of Housing Early Access in the World of Warcraft 11.2.7 content update.
Upgrading editions will not re-grant in-game items already unlocked on your account.
Tantalize the Masses across Sanctuary
Across Sanctuary, the peasants and highborn alike will be drawn to your resplendent garb. The Basilisk Mount coils with a venomous grace that strikes terror in the hearts of your foes.
Wear Tymn, Echo of the Spire Back Trophy as it burns with righteous fury when foes fall in rapid succession.
Descend into the Vessel of Hatred
Before you face the Lord of Hatred, scour Nahantu to anticipate Mephisto’s next move to overthrow Sanctuary. Included with Lord of Hatred, Vessel of Hatred drops you straight into events following the end of the base game. Explore the dense jungles of Nahantu, wield the awesome Spiritborn, and catch up on the pulse-pounding events of our first expansion immediately to prepare for Lord of Hatred.
Sanctuary Burns into Azeroth with Housing Items
Hell has never felt so at home. Stock your furnishings for Housing in World of Warcraft®: Midnight with decor so devilish it would meet the Blessed Mother’s approval. Pre-order Lord of Hatred to receive three different pieces of Housing Decor in World of Warcraft, including a Wolphisto rug to adorn your fireplace with Prime Evil splendor.
These items also include a functional chessboard, which evokes from Sanctuary’s far reaches.
Wield Divine Might: The Paladin
Wield the fury of the High Heavens: The Paladin has arrived! Pre-purchase any Age of Hatred expansion bundle and play the Paladin today in Diablo IV.
For more details on the Paladin, you can read our class deep-dive blog here.
Lord of Hatred Expansion Features
Experience the next Dark Chapter of the Main Campaign
Prepare to make your final stand against the Prime Evil Mephisto. Fresh after the events of Vessel of Hatred, whispers spread across Skovos of a prophet who has landed in Temis, the gleaming capital.
Demonic forces spill across the shores while Mephisto’s faithful overtake Sanctuary, twisting devotion into devastation. You see the threat clearly now, and the stakes have never been higher. With old friends and unlikely allies, you must try to stop him—before Sanctuary drowns in hatred.
A Second Class Awaits
Wield the mighty Paladin in-game today. A second class looms on the dark horizon...keep a close watch for more information.
Explore a New Region
Expand the open world of Sanctuary with an adventure to the never-before-seen region of Skovos.
Skovos, cradle of the Askari, is ruled by the Amazon Queen and Oracle Queen. This was the original home of Lilith and Inarius, and the origin of the firstborn civilization. Here, in temples corroded by the sea and forests choked in ashfall, the fate of Sanctuary will be decided.
From the volcanic west to the forests of the east and the sunken lands between, discover crumbling temples and waterlogged shores. Each expedition reveals new towns, dungeons, and monsters, testing your courage against sinister cultists, horrors from the sea, and the lingering shadow of Hell.
Ignite the Overhauled Endgame
When the story campaign concludes, the battle is only just beginning. Lord of Hatred reshapes the endgame with choice, mastery, and high-stakes rewards.
Create War Plans to tailor your own endgame progression, advance through selections of your favorite activities and apply a range of modifiers to earn coveted rewards. War Plans also adds skill Trees for all endgame activities, providing more breadth and a variety of challenges to enhance your progression through the endgame.
Battle unending hordes in Echoing Hatred, put your demon slaying to the ultimate test against this unyielding threat. Find respite from flaying demons by Fishing in the waterways of Sanctuary.
Itemization and System Updates in Lord of Hatred
With Lord of Hatred, unlock bonus skill variants across each class, explore a fresh take on crafting systems like the iconic Horadric Cube, and equip set bonuses with the new Talisman.
Updates for All: Loot Filter and Skill Tree Overhaul
Across the game, regardless of whether you purchase the expansion, we are changing the way you play Diablo IV with major updates. Prepare for a complete skill systems rework for all eight classes, bringing new customization and variety. A new Loot Filter will also ease the discovery of desired items.
No matter how you play, major Skill Tree reworks including new skill variants for every class, along with level cap increases, will refresh how you customize and build power.
Thank You for Supporting Vessel of Hatred
To those who answered the call deep within the jungles of Nahantu, we thank you for embracing the Spiritborn and supporting Vessel of Hatred.
As a token of our thanks, anyone who purchased the Vessel of Hatred expansion can claim the Herald of Hatred Pet Bundle for free in-game. This hate-filled (and lovable) pooch has a reactive effect where it sheds its fur to evoke the Harbinger. This is the first Pet that reacts to your demon-slaying prowess. Enemies will tremble at your new best friend.
The Herald of Hatred also includes the fearsome Wrapped in Guise Mount Trophy and No Salvation Emblem.
More Updates to Come
This is a glimpse of the reckoning set to unfold with Lord of Hatred. Stay tuned for more details with upcoming Livestreams, blogs, and more.
The Age of Hatred is coming.
—The Diablo IV Team