Diablo IV expansion ‘Lord of Hatred’ adds Warlock class
Metal chains, flames, and destructive power.
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed new information about the December 2025-announced Diablo IV expansion “Lord of Hatred,” including the addition of the Warlock class.
Here is a summary of today’s announcements:
- Diablo IV‘s upcoming expansion calls players back to Sanctuary to confront Mephisto’s growing influence, pairing an epic fight with the Lord of Hatred himself with major gameplay evolution.
- Two New Classes: Warlock and Paladin – Experience the heavy-metal might of the Warlock against the divine light of the Paladin. Two heroes stand at opposite extremes in the fight against Mephisto. Diablo IV offers a unique take on the Warlock, defined by its metal chains, flames, and destructive power that turn the wrath of Hell against itself.
- More information about the Warlock in “Lord of Hatred” will be revealed in a Live Developer Update on March 5 at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET, broadcast on the Diablo YouTube and Twitch channels.
- Systems and Endgame Evolution – New endgame systems give players greater control over progression and challenge. War Plans introduces customizable activity paths that allow players to shape their endgame experience, while the rare Echoing Hatred encounters push builds to their limits through escalating waves of increasingly difficult enemies.
- New Region of Skovos – The final showdown with Mephisto takes place in the ancient region of Skovos. New characters, quests, and monsters await players as they explore the ancient Mediterranean-inspired landscapes where humanity first emerged.
Diablo IV is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Battle.net. The expansion “Lord of Hatred” will launch on April 28.
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