Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred was released on October 8, 2024, but how well is the expansion received by the testers? We show you what Metacritic has to say and report on the reviews and opinions.
Vessel of Hatred Metacritic – Summary
- Tester Metascore with 34 ratings
- PC: 85 points
- PS5: 85 points
- Xbox Series X: 80 points
- No user score yet
- Positive points: Blizzard listened to its community and kept improving Diablo 4, Spiritborn is convincing, the campaign is fun
- Negative points: Diablo 4 is still desperately trying to be an MMO, technical issues
Vessel of Hatred Metacritic – DLC Ratings Overview
How does the expansion fare on Metacritic? While users are yet to leave ratings, the media have been busy revealing their opinions about the expansion. Across all three platforms – PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X – the DLC has an average rating of 83.33 (as of October 8, 2024, 1:03 PM).
- PS5: 85 (8 ratings)
- Xbox Series X: 80 (6 ratings)
- PC: 85 (34 ratings)
With these preliminary scores, the expansion cannot surpass the base game of Diablo 4 (86 points), but it comes close. The user score of the base game sits at a dismal 2.4 points. It is quite possible that, as Diablo 4 has improved, the user score for the expansion could look better once players have finished the campaign.
Vessel of Hatred Metacritic – Critics’ Ratings
How did different media outlets rate it? Our colleagues from GameStar and GamePro have already been able to try out Vessel of Hatred, and we at MeinMMO ventured into the jungle and got to play before the release.
- GameStar gave a preliminary score trend ranging from 78 to 84 points
- GamePro rates it at 86 and praises the epic cutscenes
- Our Diablo expert Benedict Grothaus draws the following conclusion: “Surprisingly varied for a green hell, with a class that surprisingly brings me a lot of joy and an uncomfortable plot twist at the end of the story.”
For the English-speaking testers, the ratings look like this:
PC
- PCGamesN – 90
- PC Gamer – 90
- MMORPG.com – 90
- TheGamer – 90
PS5
- God is a Geek – 95
- Gaming Nexus – 95
- Dexerto – 80
- 4Players.de – 80
Xbox Series X
- GamesRadar+ – 80
- CGMagazine – 90
- IGN – 80
- XboxEra – 78
Vessel of Hatred Metacritic – What the Reviews Say
What is well received? The overall picture of Diablo 4 is particularly praised, and many agree that it was good to listen to the community. It has been polished for so long that the game has become what it should have been at release.
The Spiritborn is a refreshing addition, as the class is varied and many testers at Metacritic find it enjoyable.
Nahantu, the location of the campaign, brings life to Sanctuary and offers players materials to explore or hunt. The atmosphere is well captured, and the appearance of the surroundings harmonizes.
What is poorly received? The story itself is criticized by some voices. It is not captivating enough.
Regarding the major updates for Diablo 4, these are not through the expansion but through free updates at the release of Vessel of Hatred. Therefore, the expansion offers little new content for the price, aside from the enjoyable new class, the new destination, and the new quests in Nahantu.
Lastly, technical issues on some platforms are mentioned, which can affect the gaming experience.
Have you been able to play Vessel of Hatred yet? How do you find the expansion so far? Do you agree with the media, or do you have a different opinion? More about Diablo 4 and its new expansion can be found here: Diablo 4 Season 6 Tier List – Best Classes & Builds for the Launch of Vessel of Hatred
