Diablo 4’sVessel of Hatredexpansion is coming soon, bringing a whole new chapter to theDiablosaga. Different from atypicalDiablo 4season, this is a full-fledged expansion, akin to a large-scale DLC or MMO expac. Introducing a new region, new class, and whole host of other new features toDiablo 4,Vessel of Hatredis the biggest content update the game has received to date.
Blizzard has provided the first details on what to expect fromVessel of Hatred, including its release date, preorder bonuses, and recommended preparation before the DLC. Here’s everything a player needs to know before venturing into the region of Nahantu.
Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred Release Date Info
When Does Vessel Of Hatred Come Out (& How Much Does It Cost)?
Diablo 4’sVessel of Hatredexpansion will be released starting on August 10, 2025, across all platforms whereDiablo 4is currently playable (PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles).Players who have pre-ordered it on PC can begin pre-downloading it as early as September 30, while console players will have to wait until October 5.
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatreduses a rolling release schedule; while it’ll be released at the same time worldwide, the exact local time at which players will be able to access it depends on the region from which they’re playing. The table below shows the launch date and times forVessel of Hatredby region.
4:00 PM, October 7
7:00 PM, October 7
8:00 PM, October 7
12:00 AM, October 8
1:00 AM, October 8
2:00 AM, October 8
8:00 AM, October 8
10:00 AM, October 8
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT)
12:00 PM, October 8
Vessel of Hatred’s Standard Edition will cost $39.99 USDacross all platforms. It can also be bundled with the game for $69.99 total. It’s available for preorder from now until its release date.
All Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred Preorder Bonuses
Vessel Of Hatred Editions & Preorders
Vessel of Hatredcan be preordered in four different editions:the Standard Edition, Expansion Bundle, Deluxe Edition, and Ultimate Edition. When preordered, each includes a variety of rewards to help players along their journeys through theDiablo 4expansion. The simplest and most modestly priced at $39.99, is the Standard Edition, which comes with a snow leopard pet and a Mother’s Lament Legendary Gem, which can only beredeemed inDiablo Immortal.
Vessel of Hatredis a digital-only release, and thus only comes with digital preorder bonuses. The items listed in this section are all in-game.
The Expansion Bundle includes both the base game ofDiablo 4and theVessel of Hatredexpansion. Together, the two cost $69.99,a slight discount from the $89.98 it’d cost to purchase the two separately. When preordered, it comes with the same bonuses as the Standard Edition: the snow leopard pet and the Mother’s Lament forDiablo Immortal, along with a one-month subscription to Game Pass Ultimate (on Xbox and Battle.net only).
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For the Deluxe Edition, players will have to shell out $59.99. Alongside all the bonuses of the Standard Edition,it comes with a set of Nahantu Veilwalker Spiritborn Armor, the Wings of the Damned cosmetic item, a canine pet, a war-cat mount, and a token that can be redeemed for a premium Battle Pass subscription. It also includes a month of Game Pass Ultimate when preordered on Xbox or Battle.net.
By far the most expensive and complete tier,the Ultimate Edition ofVessel of Hatredwill run $89.99. It includes all of the above rewards, plus 3,000 in-game Platinum, a tiger pet, a Nahantu Unearthed Armor Bundle, the Wings of the Faith cosmetic item, and a Nahantu-themed skin for Town Portals.
What’s New In Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred (Gameplay Details)
The Nahantu Region, Spiritborn Class, Mercenaries, & More
Vessel of HatredcontinuesDiablo 4’s main campaign, adding several new features. Most prominent is a new chapter set in the jungle region of Nahantu. This new map will feature a fresh set of dungeons, unique enemy types, and untapped Strongholds to conquer. Players will face off against demons, wild animals, and warring factions as they explore the dense greenery of Nahantu, searching for Neyrelle and attempting to put an end to Mephisto’s scheming.
to do so,players may need to rely on the powers ofthe new Spiritborn class. Wielding glaives, polearms, and quarterstaves, Spiritborn is a highly mobile class that can call upon its Spirit Guardians to activate a variety of different abilities.
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Players will also be able to hire Mercenaries inVessel of Hatred, effectively friendly NPCs who can aid them in battle. Mercenaries can level up and get stronger over time, much like players themselves. It’s unknown exactly how Mercenaries will work inDiablo 4, but they’ll likely be similar toDiablo 2’s Hirelings.
Vessel of Hatredwill also introducea new endgame dungeon, the Dark Citadel. It’s designed for co-op play, and promises high-tier rewards to those who complete it.
How To Get Prepared For Vessel Of Hatred Before Release
Everything You Should Do Before Diablo 4’s Expansion
Frankly,most players will likely want to start with new characters on the Seasonal Realm whenVessel of Hatredcomes out. Arguably, its most exciting new feature is the Spiritborn class, and since character classes are fixed at creation, they’ll have to make new characters in order to test Spiritborn out. OnceVessel of Hatredis unlocked, players will be able to skip the majority of the main campaign in order to head straight to the expansion, so players wanting the full experience will likely create new Spiritborn characters and head straight for Nahantu.
However,it is possible to bring a character over from the Eternal Realm intoVessel of Hatred. Players will need to have completed the main campaign with that character in order to transfer them to the expansion, though, so now’s a good time to jump back in and wrap up any unfinished business.
For those who do plan on transferring Eternal Realm characters,now would also be the right time to start ensuring their builds are up to snuff. Since most Eternal Realm characters are former Seasonal Realm characters who have been frozen in time since the season they originated in, players should ensure their builds are still in good working order, and haven’t been subject to any major balance changes.
That’s everything to know aboutVessel of Hatredfor the time being. The rest will have to wait until theDiablo 4expansion’s release, which begins on October 7.
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