An ancient evil threatens to engulf Sanctuary in darkness, and new heroes have been called upon to face challenges the world has never seen before.

True to the franchise’s roots, Diablo IV will deliver visceral combat, gruesome and varied monsters, an epic hunt for legendary loot, and endless playability and progression. Players will find a lifetime’s worth of adventure scattered across a land rooted in unique ecologies and inhabited by dangerous new foes. They’ll delve into randomized dungeons packed with unpredictable adversaries and unimaginable treasures. While continuing to fully support solo and coordinated party play, Diablo IV will also provide opportunities for groups of players to encounter each other in the same shared world—whether to tackle bigger challenges . . . or possibly even slaughter one another in player-vs.-player combat.

In Diablo IV, players will attempt to bring hope back to the world by vanquishing evil in all its vile incarnations—from cannibalistic demon-worshipping cultists to the all-new drowned undead that emerge from the coastlines to drag their victims to a watery grave. For the first time in the series, Sanctuary will be a contiguous, seamless landmass comprising diverse regions ranging from the burning desert of Kejhistan, to the verdant werewolf-infested forests of Scosglen, to the harsh and rugged wilderness of the Dry Steppes.

Set immediately following the events of Diablo IV, Vessel of Hatred continues the dark story as you fight to save Neyrelle from Mephisto's tightening grip on her soul, still reeling from the choice she made to contain him. The search for Neyrelle takes you deep into the ancient jungle as she grapples with the imprisoned Prime Evil. Attempt to unravel Mephisto’s dark plot while new foes encircle your every move, planning your demise. The fate of Neyrelle’s soul—and her ability to stop this Prime Evil from destroying Sanctuary—rests in your hands.

Vessel of Hatred also has huge updates for all Diablo IV players with new class skills, paragon boards, legendary glyphs, dungeon types, Tree of Whispers activities, and more.

Blizzard Entertainment announced that Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred will be bringing us all to the lush jungles of Nahantu on October 8, with pre-purchase is available now!

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.

“The brutality is there, but if you don’t believe in the relationship between Neyrelle and her mother, the other stuff is fluff,” says cinematic director Doug Gregory. “The real pain is the torment of believing your mother is alive for a second, having that ripped away from you, and knowing the person riding shotgun with you – Mephisto – can easily play with your state of mind.” 

This demon is playing with the fact you feel guilty about your mother’s death – Neyrelle is carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders,” says Doug. “She’s young, she’s watched a lot of her friends die – she blames herself for it – then her mother dies. She carries that weight, and now she’s carrying this Soulstone. The two people in her life she was looking up to for leadership couldn’t handle it, so this young lady is carrying the weight of the world by carrying Mephisto.”

“As storytellers, we look for contrasts we can give the audience, and the goal remains that we really want to affect people emotionally,” Doug explains. “So, we need to catch up with Neyrelle – what has she been going through since the last time we saw her? What is the Soulstone doing?” Doug says the team thought about the stone and its effect on everything and everyone around it as something like plutonium. “She’s carrying something destroying everything around her, while it’s slowly eating away at her inside. You are literally watching everything you love be taken away as you. Still, you carry it. And that’s where we start – she’s in a fever, sweating, desperately trying to say this prayer to keep the demon locked away.”

“She falls asleep at the wheel a little bit and catches herself. At that moment, the boatman is trying to help, but he’s distracting her from doing her job, and that frustration builds up: that’s an opening for Mephisto. He sees a crack in the door and takes advantage of the fact that you don’t have control over your emotions. That’s useful to him, he feeds on that. So, you start on a high – she is with her mother again. Let her settle, and she lets down her guard. When he rips that out from underneath her, that is a big emotional swing – hopefully for the audience as well!”

Doug explains that one of the most striking images in the cinematic is the final shot of Mephisto’s colossal form with Neyrelle acting as his heart. The despair she feels becomes the black blood that fills his veins, reawakening his lungs. He says that this image was the inspiration for the whole cinematic, and that he and his team worked hard to make it meaningful and impactful. 

“The idea is Neyrelle is the heart of him, the fuel station of his body. That’s a neat idea, like a billboard. So the writer and I had to figure out, okay, that’s one image – how do you earn that image and make it emotionally resonant for the viewer?” explains Doug. “If you can make the journey to that image be about a relationship she has with someone she loved, and how this giant thing she is fueling is using her love and her insecurities to rebuild itself–now we’re tying emotion to the image, maybe we earn that image. We love going on an emotional adventure, not just a visual adventure. If this piece resonates with people, we are excited by it!” 

 “Honestly, I’ve been at it for 14 years here at Blizzard. I started as an illustrator, working in comics and card games, and I did that all on my own, in my own little room by myself. At Blizzard, the journey is about understanding how to bring people along with you on that journey,” says Doug. “With directing, it’s all about taking a boy who used to work by himself in a corner and letting people into that space. Taking the journey, and taking it with people that I love, respect, and enjoy getting the chance to work with–that is the real reward. We all got here together, and I couldn’t have done it alone in a room without them. That’s what’s most important to me, and what I see directing as. The fun part is you don’t have to go it alone – you build with people, and you build something bigger than you could’ve ever built by yourself.” 

As Doug says, “we are a massive society of creators,” and the story of Diablo IV is only the beginning of what’s on offer in Vessel of Hatred. Play as the new Spiritborn class, recruit Mercenaries to fight by your side, explore the jungle region of Nahantu, and join forces with your friends in a new cooperative PvE feature. Today we also announced and released pets into the game for free, so log in and meet your new friend! 

INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST CLASS: THE SPIRITBORN

Ranked among the apex predators of the jungle, the Spiritborn is an entirely new class to the Diablo Series. They are battle-hardened with mystical synergies that could only be awakened deep within the jungles of Nahantu. Become one of the Spiritborn and embrace the ethereal Spirits entwined with this ancient civilization.

While this Class remains shrouded in mystery, all shall be revealed in time. Join us for our Spiritborn Class Reveal on July 18, where the team will take an in-depth look to learn more about this groundbreaking Class.

EXPLORE NAHANTU

Sanctuary expands to the vast region of Nahantu, beckoning you forth. Wanderers of yore may recall echoes of Nahantu in Diablo II.

Experience everything from forgotten ruins to new Towns and take on new dungeons, Strongholds, and the warring tribes scattered throughout the region. Will you survive amongst the hellish overgrowth of Kurast or the barren desert plains of Teganze?

EXPERIENCE THE NEXT DARK CHAPTER OF THE MAIN CAMPAIGN

Prepare for the next riveting chapter in the main story of Diablo IV. Starting where she last left us, the search for Neyrelle takes you deep into the ancient jungle as she grapples with the imprisoned Prime Evil. Attempt to unravel Mephisto’s dark plot while new foes encircle your every move, planning your demise. The fate of Neyrelle’s soul--and her ability to stop this Prime Evil from destroying Sanctuary--rests in your hands.

MERCENARIES, END-GAME ACTIVITIES, AND GAME UPDATES

Mercenaries

Is it not better to wander with a friend by your side? Never fight alone as Mercenaries can join you on your quest to battle side by side with you in the dense undergrowth of Nahantu and beyond. These powerful allies grow in power as they progress, and each are equipped with unique abilities to help you in combat.

New PvE End-Game Co-Op Activity

Lurking within the shadows lies your next great challenge, filled with powerful tribulations and promising rewards. First of its kind to Diablo, this dungeon will require eager warriors to team up and take down various perils together. More details on this game mode will be revealed soon.

Base Game Updates

At Vessel of Hatred launch, we will also be introducing various updates across the entire game to improve and re-work core systems that have been around since launch. Empower your favorite Classes with new Skills, added Paragon Boards, and Legendary Glyphs. Explore new Dungeon types, added activities and rewards from the Tree of Whispers, and more.

A WANDERER’S BEST FRIEND: PETS

Available in-game now, all players in Diablo IV can have a new companion to call their own. Aiding with Gold and Material pick-up, Pets will serve as your trusty sidekick throughout the dangerous world of Sanctuary.

Log-in now to receive a Quest in-game that unlocks Pets for your Character. Upon Completion, you’ll earn Asheara the Canine Pet in-game.

Not only does pre-purchasing grant you access to Vessel of Hatred when it launches on October 8, but it also immediately grants you a bevy of in-game rewards to begin your journey today!

Pre-Purchase the Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred-Ultimate Edition and receive:

• Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Expansion***
• Nahantu Veilwalker Spiritborn Armor***
• Alkor, Snow Leopard Pet** (Pre-Purchase Bonus)
• Mother’s Lament Legendary Gem for Diablo Immortal**** (Pre-Purchase Bonus)
• Hratli, Canine Pet**
• Nahantu War-Cat Mount and Armor Bundle**
• One Premium Battle Pass Token
• 3,000 Platinum
• Natalya, Tiger Pet**
• Nahantu Unearthed Armor Bundle (5 class armor sets)
• Wings of the Faith Cosmetic
• Nahantu Themed Town Portal

Pre-Purchase the Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred-Deluxe Edition and receive:

• Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Expansion***
• Nahantu Veilwalker Spiritborn Armor***
• Alkor, Snow Leopard Pet** (Pre-Purchase Bonus)
• Mother’s Lament Legendary Gem for Diablo Immortal**** (Pre-Purchase Bonus)
• Hratli, Canine Pet**
• Nahantu War-Cat Mount and Armor Bundle**
• One Premium Battle Pass Token

Pre-Purchase the Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred-Standard Edition and receive:

• Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Expansion***
• Alkor, Snow Leopard Pet** (Pre-Purchase Bonus)
• Mother’s Lament Legendary Gem for Diablo Immortal**** (Pre-Purchase Bonus)

For those who have not yet battled against the prophesized return of Lillith, start demon-slaying today and prepare for the next chapter of Diablo IV to unleash. Pre-purchase the Diablo IV Expansion Bundle and receive the following items:

• Diablo® IV Base Game – playable today!
• Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Expansion***
• Mother’s Lament Legendary Gem for Diablo Immortal**** (Pre-Purchase Bonus)

*Diablo IV base game required. After purchase, instantly available items will be delivered in-game after next login.

**Mount or pet feature (as applicable) must be unlocked in-game before the item can be used.

*** Available upon Vessel of Hatred release on October 8, 2024.

****Diablo Immortal downloaded separately.

Diablo IV is developed using modern technology that pushes the franchise to dark, new depths. This technology is at the heart of everything players will see, hear, and feel—delivering much higher fidelity and a more engrossing experience. It opens up countless possibilities for the Diablo series, from smooth character animations, such as the Druid’s fluid shapeshifting, to the seamless, vast overworld players will travel across in search of the next loot-filled underground dungeon. Ultimately, Diablo IV grounds players in a grittier and deadlier world.

Diablo IV is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Steam).