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.
The underbelly of Sanctuary teems with mischief and greed as the March of the Goblins event comes alive in Diablo IV. From March 4, 10 a.m. PST, to March 11, 10 a.m. PDT, the elusive Treasure Goblins and their insatiable kin will multiply across the land, creating mayhem throughout every town, dungeon, and hovel. Prepare to cleave through their ranks, earn Reputation, and claim coveted rewards.
Gilded Goblins Galore
The undergrowth of Sanctuary is rife with creatures of the greediest inclinations. This March of the Goblins introduces six brand-new Goblin variants, who will remain after the increased Goblin activity has ended. Slay these new devious gremlins to earn reputation for coveted rewards. Visit the Goblin Statue in central Kyovashad to begin your hunt and earn rewards.
From March 4, 10 a.m. PST—March 11, 10 a.m. PDT, a variety of Goblins are wreaking havoc across Sanctuary through every town and hovel. The Goblins have multiplied like, well, Goblins. As you progress through the Reputation track, you’ll increase your chances of cleaving them from their Treasure Bags. Hunt them across every World Tier, in the Overworld and deepest dungeons, and across both Eternal and Seasonal Realms.
While March of the Goblins is live, there’s an increased chance to see larger packs of Treasures Goblins, encounter Greed Shrines, and to see increased Treasure Goblins when facing off against Avarice, the Gold-Cursed World Boss.
Introducing New Goblin Variants
From deep within the underground chasms and forgotten lairs of Sanctuary’s underbelly, Goblins have been mutating and diversifying. The townsfolk talk of strange and wonderful creatures, complete with sacks filled to abundance. These new Goblin variants seem to be more rare than their brown bagged counterpart, so keep a keen eye for a glint of them scurrying through the underbrush.
- Odious Ector: This distasteful Goblin has spent time rummaging through many a workshop and claiming various materials for their own. On death, they drop various Crafting Materials, even granting Obducite when found in Torment tiers.
- Gilded Baron: This nefarious coin rubber is known for a base desire to clinch every coin within claws’ reach. Slay this Goblin to earn tantalizing amounts of Gold. Spill their Treasure Bags and watch the ground glow gilded.
- Glittering Prym: This Goblin sparkles in the sunlight, revealing a different nature entirely. The Glittering Prym delves through every abandoned mine of Sanctuary, collecting Runes and Undercity Tributes to line their already egregious collection. Kill this Goblin to earn Gem Fragments, Runes—and when found in Torment Tiers—Undercity Tributes and Scattered Prisms.
- Curious Murl: The Murl is recognized for its distinctive purple hue, colored by the many Obols they clutch so dearly. Killing this Goblin grants you a slew of Murmuring Obols, which drop as Murl’s Bag of Obols. For those Wanderers that often travel at their maximum Obol capacity, this bag can be still collected in your inventory regardless of whether you are at maximum Obol capacity.
- Gelatinous Syrus: The Gelatinous Syrus evokes the basest nature of Goblin-kind, multiplying before your very eyes. Upon being killed, the Gelatinous Syrus splits into two Goblins… Slay this pair to have them multiply into three! To claim their spoils, you’ll have to kill the smallest Goblins of the pack. The Gelatinous Syrus drops 1 Legendary item—with an increased chance of dropping additional Legendary items at higher Torment tiers—Gold, Boss summoning materials, and the chance of an Elixir.
- Fancy Old Fedric: This Goblin is the stuff of Legend—maybe even Myth. Some believe this Goblin to be so incredibly rare its very existence is even called into question. If you manage to even spy a Fancy Old Fedric, seize the opportunity! For you may never get this one in a million chance again. Managing to kill Fancy Old Fedric Grants a Mythic Unique, a Resplendent Spark, and earns you bragging rights for all time.
Remember, these new Goblin variants will stay across all Realms after March of the Goblins has ended but the best time to hunt them is now! Their increased numbers will not be around forever, even though there will be no end to the hunting of these foul miscreants.
Climb the Goblin Slaying Ranks
Being steadfast in your eradication of these hooded hoodlums grants you Reputation, which earns you great rewards. Your Reputation progress is tied to your individual prowess for culling Treasure Goblins, so slay to your hearts content to earn to complete it and earn a Resplendent Spark.
Keep in mind that as you slay through the ranks, the chance for Treasure Bags to drop from the Treasure Goblins increase as well.
Slay well, and slay true. The March of the Goblins is upon you!
Diablo IV is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Steam).
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