Diablo IV Expansions

Diablo IV's two expansions – Vessel of Hatred (2024) and Lord of Hatred (2026) – with release dates, new classes, regions and the biggest features of each.

Updated 31 October 2026Checked for patch Season of Hell's Legacy7 sources
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Diablo IV launched on June 6, 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Since then it has received two paid expansions that continue the story of Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred – alongside free seasons that run every few months.

Vessel of Hatred – October 8, 2024

The first expansion follows Neyrelle, who carries Mephisto's soulstone into the jungles of Nahantu at the end of the base-game story.

NahantuA new jungle region, home to the city of Kurast.
SpiritbornA new class that channels four Spirit Guardians.
MercenariesHire AI companions who fight beside you and can be swapped as reinforcements.
Kurast UndercityA timed dungeon activity built for fast runs and loot.
The Dark CitadelDiablo IV's first co-op raid-style activity, built for groups.
RunewordsCombine runes to create powerful effects – a nod to Diablo II.

Lord of Hatred – April 28, 2026

Announced at The Game Awards in December 2025, the second expansion brings the confrontation with Mephisto to a head and adds two classes at once.

SkovosThe island home of the Amazons, a new region for the fight against Mephisto.
PaladinA holy warrior – playable early for pre-purchasers from December 2025.
WarlockA demon-calling caster who weaponises Hell.
The Horadric CubeThe classic crafting cube returns for transmuting and upgrading items.
FishingA new relaxing side activity in Sanctuary.
Overhauled endgameLord of Hatred reworked how the endgame is structured, and seasons have built on it since.

Do I need the expansions?

No – the base game and every season are playable without them, and seasonal content is free. You need Vessel of Hatred for the Spiritborn, Nahantu and Mercenaries, and Lord of Hatred for the Paladin, the Warlock and Skovos.

Watch every expansion trailer on our cinematics page.

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