Diablo 4’s Lord of Hatred Expansion Introduces New Classes and Features
Diablo 4’s next expansion, titled Lord of Hatred, is set to launch on April 28, 2026. This highly anticipated expansion will introduce two new classes, including the long‑awaited Paladin, and a yet‑to‑be‑revealed class that promises to reshape the battlefield.
A New Region: Skovos
Players will explore the ancient region of Skovos, which features volcanic coasts, storm‑lashing forests, and waterlogged ruins rich with forgotten lore.
Story Continuation
The expansion builds upon the events of the first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, and tasks players with taking down Mephisto once and for all, with the help of Lilith.
End‑Game Overhaul
Lord of Hatred brings a comprehensive overhaul of the game’s end‑game content, including:
- New class‑specific skill‑tree variants
- Expanded level caps
- A new Loot Filter for targeted farming
Enhanced Crafting & Talisman
Enhanced crafting options arrive via the Horadic Cube, allowing deeper experimentation, alongside a new Talisman that grants set‑bonus benefits.
War Plans & Echoing Hatred
For grind‑focused players, Blizzard introduces War Plans, letting you customize your end‑game progression path around preferred activities and modifiers for high‑value rewards. A new activity called Echoing Hatred will test these builds.
A Lighter Touch: Fishing
In a lighter note, fishing is coming to the land of Sanctuary—because no online multiplayer game is complete without it these days.
Pre‑Order Bonus
Players who pre‑order the expansion will receive immediate access to the Paladin class.
Looking Ahead
With these new features and changes, Diablo 4 aims to reach the same level of compulsive replayability that Diablo 3 achieved, potentially bringing back lapsed players and attracting new ones.
