Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred
Thursday, December 11, 2025Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred
The second expansion is official – the Prime Evil returns
Announcement – December 11, 2025
Blizzard just dropped a jaw-dropping 16-second teaser: black hearses rolling through Los Angeles, ending with the title painted on the side – Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred. Full reveal coming tonight at The Game Awards 2025.
The Lord of Hatred = Mephisto
After Vessel of Hatred ended with Neyrelle fleeing with Mephisto’s soulstone, his corruption has only grown. This is the expansion where the eldest Prime Evil finally breaks free.
Teaser Highlights
- Noir funeral procession aesthetic
- “PREPARE FOR THE RECKONING” written on a hearse
- Title revealed directly on the vehicle
“By the wood of the coffin, a reckoning shall be upon us.”
— Official Diablo Twitter
Vessel of Hatred vs Lord of Hatred
| Feature | Vessel of Hatred | Lord of Hatred (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| New Class | Spiritborn | Paladin / Crusader |
| New Region | Nahantu | Kurast & Travincal |
| Story Focus | Mephisto’s corruption | Full Mephisto showdown |
Bottom line: If Blizzard finally gives us the Paladin and an unforgettable Mephisto boss fight, Lord of Hatred could become the greatest Diablo expansion ever made.
Tonight at The Game Awards
Expect: full trailer, new class reveal, Kurast gameplay, and pre-orders going live immediately.
The coffin has arrived.
Something ancient and hateful is about to rise.
Posted December 11, 2025 – updating live after TGA