Diablo® IV — patch notes and updates
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| Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Expansion Available Now | 2026-04-28 | Embark on your next epic demon-slaying journey in Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred. Make your final stand against the Prime Evil Mephisto in a gripping new campaign, master two new classes, and explore the ancient region of Skovos.This expansion introduces a wealth of new features and activities, including major Skill Tree updates for all eight classes, deeper itemization through transmutation with the Horadric Cube, and powerful set bonuses unlocked through the Talisman. With a fully overhauled endgame, Lord of Hatred expands the Diablo IV experience with greater depth, new challenges, and peril at every turn.Whether picking up where you left off o |
| Diablo IV Developer Update - Lord of Hatred Overview | April, 2026 | 2026-04-21 | Join us for an in-depth look at content releasing with the Lord of Hatred expansion and upcoming seasonal updates. We’ll share all the final details of the upcoming launch and dive further into the new Class Skill Trees, the Talisman system, Horadric Cube, new endgame systems, and more. |
| Diablo IV | Season of Slaughter | Season 12 Now Live! | 2026-03-05 | It’s time for you to embrace your inner demons. 😈 🔪 Become The Butcher 💥 New Killstreak Mechanic 🛡️ Try the Paladin in the Free Trial🔥 Earn DOOM items through the free Reliquary The Season of Slaughter arrives in Diablo IV on March 11. |
| Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred - Warlock Class | 2026-03-05 | Control. Dominate. Raise Hell. Unleash the forbidden powers of the new Warlock Class when Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred launches on April 28th. |
| Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition (Now Available) | 2026-02-12 | Continue your fight against Hell with the legendary game that set the standard for modern ARPGs. Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition is now available on Steam. Descend into a fully remastered Diablo II, now with the brand new Reign of the Warlock DLC, adding a fresh class, new content, quality-of-life upgrades, and an overhauled endgame. Chain skills, chase the perfect drops, and carve through Hell's armies solo or in up to 8-player co-op.Now available: HERE |
| Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight Livestream | 2026-02-06 | Tune in February 11 at 2 PM PT for exciting announcements about all things Diablo right here on Steam or on Diablo’s official channels. |
| Stand Against Mephisto: Pre-Purchase Lord of Hatred | 2025-12-17 | The Reckoning Arrives April 28, 2026Prepare to embark on your next epic demon-slaying journey in the new Diablo IV expansion, Lord of Hatred. Make your final stand against the Prime Evil Mephisto in a rich new campaign, master two new classes, and discover the ancient region of Skovos. With tons of new features, activities, and major updates like an overhauled endgame, transmutation, and set bonuses, this expansion enhances the Diablo IV experience to bring depth, adventure, and the promise of peril at every turn. Whether picking up where you left off or jumping into an all-new adventure, Lord of Hatred also includes the first expansion, Vess |
| Diablo IV | Season of Divine Intervention | Season 11 Now Live! | 2025-12-16 | “Darkness gathers. But fear not, Wanderer. A new day is coming. And you will be the dawn.” - Hadriel Beat back the Lesser Evils with the power of the Divine Gifts. Partake in evolved monster combat, a reworked item journey, and more in the Season of Divine Intervention. Now Live! Prepare yourself: https://blizz.ly/3KybnQ4 |
| Diablo IV - Steam Awards Nomination | 2025-11-25 | Vote for Diablo IV for the upcoming Steam Awards in the "Labor of Love" category. |
| Diablo IV | Season of Infernal Chaos | Season 10 Now Live! | 2025-09-23 | Hunt for Chaos Armor with max power and rare affixes. Unleash Chaos Perks to redefine your build. Face the reworked Infernal Hordes and dive into Chaos Rifts for elite loot and XP. Season of Infernal Chaos arrives in #DiabloIV September 23. Details await: http://blizz.ly/4nzqwOZ |
| Diablo IV | Sins of the Horadrim | Season 9 Now Live! | 2025-07-01 | Some secrets are too dark to be contained 💀 ⚡ Customizable Spells 💀 Deadly Strongrooms ⚔️ New Loot and Rewards 😈 And so much more… Uncover hidden revelations when Sins of the Horadrim arrives in #DiabloIV on July 1. |
| BlizzCon Returns In 2026 | 2025-03-11 | BlizzCon is back! The ultimate celebration of our games and the community that unites us is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, in 2026. One of our favorite traditions, BlizzCon brings us together over our shared passion for Blizzard’s universes, but at its heart, BlizzCon has always been about so much more. It’s about you, the communities you are a part of, and gives us the chance to connect, build friendships, and create unforgettable memories together. We’ve come a long way since our first event in 2005. Over the past nearly 20 years since its inception, BlizzCon has inspired us to i |
| Master the Occult in Season of Witchcraft (part 1 of 2) | 2025-01-14 | The Tree of Whispers’ most prized possessions are missing: the many Heads which pay their endless debt amongst its gnarled limbs. Uncover the source of this malevolent plot to discover incredible power. Starting on January 21, at 10 a.m. PST, embark on a new Seasonal Questline to unlock powers of Witchcraft, slay the rogue Headrotten, and uncover the secrets behind this haunting mystery. Witchcraft Powers will be your gateway to wonderful new abilities, augmenting and empowering your existing skills. You’ll earn them as you uncover the mystery of the Coven, a group of heady Witches deep from within the bogs of Hawezar who are eager to serve t |
| Master the Occult in Season of Witchcraft (part 2 of 2) | 2025-01-14 | New Legendary Aspects and Unique Items New powerful Unique Items and Legendary aspects arrive to enhance your renowned demon crushing prowess. Barbarian Mantle of the Mountain’s Fury Unique Chest Armor Affixes Inherent: 100% Hammer of the Ancients damage for 5 seconds after an Earthquake explodes 251-444 Armor 3-6 Skill Ranks to Hammer of the Ancients 2-4 Skill Ranks of Defensive Stance 16-22.5% Chance for Earthquake to Deal Double Damage Power Hammer of the Ancients also forms a seismic line that deals its damage and Slows enemies hit by 60-80% for 4 seconds. Earthquakes it passes through explode for their total damage and are consumed. Of I |
| The expansion is here and has left its mark on Hell 🔥 | 2024-10-09 | "Vessel Of Hatred is Diablo IV at its peak" - Bleacher Report The expansion is here and has left its mark on Hell 🔥 See you in Nahantu, Spiritborn. The next chapter in Diablo IV is available now, purchase Vessel Of Hatred now for epic in-game rewards. |
| Diablo IV | Vessel of Hatred | 2024-10-08 | Hatred's corruption is released upon Sanctuary ☠️ Vessel of Hatred is live now 🐺 Purchase today and experience the next chapter in Diablo IV |
| What You Need to Know for Vessel of Hatred’s Launch | 2024-10-01 | The grand River Gates of Nahantu are waiting, and a tortured Neyrelle drifts further within. This tormented mortal suffers the seemingly endless machinations of the Prime Evil Mephisto trapped within the Soulstone. Become the Spiritborn, and cleanse the jungle of Hatred’s minions with this all-new ferocious class. A new Era of Diablo IV is nearly upon you, wanderer. Directly following the events of the main campaign, a new chapter launches you back into the fire. Track down the lost Neyrelle while the people of Nahantu fight the hatred-fueled demons spreading through their sacred land. Read on to learn everything you need to know when Vessel |
| Awaken the Ferocity of a New Class: Spiritborn | 2024-07-18 | An adaptive apex predator hailing from the jungles of Nahantu will soon join the fight against darkness. The Spiritborn is an entirely new class in the Diablo® series, that calls upon the unique strengths of Jaguar, Gorilla, Eagle, and Centipede Spirit Guardians to overcome any nightmare the Burning Hells throws their way. The Spiritborn class will be arriving on October 8 as part of the Vessel of Hatred™ expansion. Spiritborn are versatile warriors who fuse devastating three-hit-combo attacks and acrobatic fluidity into a potent display of their ferocity. They are masters of hand-to-hand combat, doling out lethality at close range through th |
| Prepare to embody the Spiritborn: Pre-purchase Vessel of Hatred | 2024-06-09 | Vessel of Hatred™, the first expansion for Diablo IV, is now available for pre-purchase through Steam and will release on October 8. Deep in the jungles of Nahantu, a conflicted Neyrelle is tormented by the malicious wills of her travelling companion Mephisto. Can you navigate the terrors that lay in wait to save her soul, or will it already be too late? Harness the powers of an all-new class to survive the deadly wilds and fight back the terrible power from within. Pre-purchase Vessel of Hatred™ Ultimate Edition and immediately receive* Alkor the Snow Leopard Pet, Natalya the Tiger Pet, and Hlrati the Canine Pet, plus the Nahantu War-cat Mou |
| A New Era of Diablo IV is here | 2024-06-06 | Galvanize your strength with persistent changes to itemization systems, more meaningful drops, greater control over item refinement and enhancement, and more. Refresh your leveling experience in Helltide Reborn, now available to play on all World Tiers with a mighty new boss and legions of new enemies. Invigorate endgame conquests in the new Pit of the Artificers challenge dungeon, and discover more rewarding ways to play with additional updates to the Codex of Power, Greater Affixes, and Uber Bosses. Don't miss the Iron Wolves Seasonal Activity and new Season Journey, brimming with hell-worthy Seasonal rewards earned simply by playing—includ |