During the Xbox Showcase 2024, Blizzard released the intro cinematic for the first expansion of Diablo 4, Vessel of Hatred. Along with this, the release date for the DLC has finally been revealed: It kicks off on October 8.
When will Vessel of Hatred be released?
- The official release is on October 8, 2024.
- No new information regarding a beta has been released yet. Allegedly, a beta is already finished and playable, but not officially announced yet.
- The new announcement only mentions a release on PC and Xbox, but we would be surprised if PlayStation is left out.
Here you can find all the information about Vessel of Hatred at a glance.
Are there any new updates? Unfortunately not much. Blizzard showcased the intro cinematic for the new expansion, but did not reveal anything further about Vessel of Hatred. A few details can be gleaned from the trailer, although most were already known:
- Neyrelle is on her way to Kurast, the capital in the new area.
- She carries Mephisto’s soulstone, which is slowly corrupting her.
- Mephisto’s power is growing, and he will apparently be our next adversary.
The intro cinematic of the new expansion is remarkably brutal, even by Diablo standards. So here’s a little warning: If you are not comfortable with mutilation, blood, and very graphic violence, you might want to avoid watching.
Vessel of Hatred – New Class, Story, and Content
Vessel of Hatred will expand the map of Diablo 4 with another area: Nahantu, the swamp and jungle region around the city of Kurast south of Kehjistan. The story revolves around Neyrelle and Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred.
Together with the story expansion and the new area, a new class, Spiritborn, will be introduced, and all existing classes will receive an update and likely new skills. No new information about the Spiritborn has been released – Here you can find everything we know about the new class.
As soon as we learn more about a possible beta and the Spiritborn, we will of course let you know. At BlizzCon 2023, we were able to ask a few questions about the future of the game and received answers: “The community is the most valuable asset” – Blizzard speaks with us about the development and future of Diablo 4
