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The clock above counts down to Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred on April 28, 2026, Blizzard's second major expansion for Diablo IV, launching across PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and previous-generation consoles.
Lord of Hatred is the second paid expansion for Diablo IV after Vessel of Hatred in 2024, continuing Blizzard's post-launch roadmap for the live-service action-RPG. Blizzard has the launch locked for April 28, 2026, building on the seasonal model that has driven Diablo IV's player retention since the base game's June 2023 release. The expansion is named after the franchise's central villain, Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred.
Diablo IV is built on a live-service model, with quarterly seasons that introduce new mechanics, themes, balance changes, and battle-pass content. Lord of Hatred slots into that cadence as a major expansion drop, traditionally accompanied by a fresh region, story campaign, new class or class subspec, and significant systemic additions for endgame players.
Per Blizzard, Lord of Hatred continues the story of Mephisto's manipulation of Sanctuary after the events of Vessel of Hatred. Reporting points to a new region and zone set, an additional playable class, expanded endgame content building on Pit and Infernal Hordes, and new mercenary characters. Expect a continued focus on the Hatred-versus-Light thematic tension, fresh legendary aspects, paragon updates, and seasonal mechanics introduced alongside the expansion launch.
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred launches on April 28, 2026 across PC (Battle.net and Steam), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Cross-progression and cross-play are supported across all platforms. The expansion is also available day-one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass per Microsoft's Activision Blizzard arrangement. A standalone purchase is required for non-Game Pass players.
For other 2026 live-service expansions, see the Path of Exile 2 full release countdown and the Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update countdown. For other major 2026 Blizzard-published windows, the Battlefield 6 countdown and the Call of Duty 2026 countdown sit in adjacent FPS territory.
When does Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred release? April 28, 2026 worldwide. Where can I play Lord of Hatred? PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One; day-one on Game Pass. Is Lord of Hatred confirmed? Yes. Blizzard has the date locked and pre-orders are live on Battle.net. Do I need Vessel of Hatred to play Lord of Hatred? Lord of Hatred requires the Diablo IV base game; it has not been confirmed whether Vessel of Hatred is a prerequisite.
