Vessel of Hatred Expansion: Release Date and Everything We Know

Vessel of Hatred is the upcoming Expansion Pack for Diablo 4 (D4), and it includes several content updates including a new class! Read on to see a list of all the upcoming updates and changes before the expansion drops in late 2024!

Vessel of Hatred Expansion Content

Continuation of the Story Campaign

From the BlizzCon 2023 Diablo 4 annoucements, the developers have stated that the Vessel of Hatred expansion will pick up where the Main Story Campaign left off. It will follow Neyrelle as she travels with the soulstone containing Mephisto, as she believes she can resist his temptations.

Campaign Walkthrough and List of Main Quests

Mephisto's Return as the Antagonist

With that said, all the announcements heavily suggest that the Prime Evil Mephisto will be the next antagonist for the players to overcome in this expansion. He was previously the main antagonist in Diablo 2, so it will be exciting to see the developers' take on a new iteration of Mephisto, and what he will be capable of as a boss.

New Explorable Region

The next campaign will be set in a new explorable region called Nahantu. It is a gigantic, living, and breathing jungle area also previously in Diablo 2, and it is likely to have fresh endgame activities, side quests, enemy types, dungeons, and bosses! You will also be able to visit old places in Diablo 2, such as the Kurast Docks.

Interactive Map of All Regions

Brand New Class

Blizzard also announced a brand new class not yet introduced to the Diablo series. The new class could possibly be related to Diablo 2 due to the theme, setting, and references the expansion has made to the previous entry.

It is can also be expected for the other classes to have an updated set of abilities, skills, and items, as the developers have teased new ways to play.

What Will the New Class Be?

This page will be continually updated as more official information is announced throughout the expansion's release schedule. The next announcement is expected to be in Summer 2024.

What Content Are You Most Excited For?

What type of content are you most excited for in the Vessel of Hatred Expansion? Cast your votes in the poll below and discuss it in the comments section!

Vessel of Hatred Release Date and Time

Releases in Late 2024

The Vessel of Hatred expansion is set to release sometime in Late 2024 according to the announce trailer. This means it will likely be available during the 3rd or 4th quarters of that year. Although, the release window can still change, and this section will be updated when a more definitive date has been set.

Vessel of Hatred Expansion Price

No Current Set Price

Diablo 4's first expansion is expected to have a price tag, but that has yet to be revealed by the developers. We'll be updating our page with the latest info regarding this, so make sure to check back later on!

How Do Expansions Work?

Purchasable Content

Expansions are purchasable content players can buy to have new experiences with Diablo 4. Players do not need to buy the expansion to keep playing the base game and the new seasons. However, they cannot access any of the new content offered in the expansion, such as the new class and region.

Likely Possible to Transfer Characters

Based on previous Diablo games, it is likely you can transfer your existing characters to become expansion characters so that you can play the game as them. Although, it is unclear whether you can transfer them back as non-expansion characters. Due to this separation, non-expansion characters probably cannot party together with expansion characters as well.

Jump Straight to the New Story

With that said, players have the option to jump straight to the new story if they have a character that has already completed the main campaign. You will then get a short recap of the story beforehand to refresh your memory. Otherwise, players can also choose to start fresh and play from the beginning and continue all the way to the expansion story.

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