Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred – Release Date, Editions, New Class & Pre-Order Details

June 10, 2024

Diablo 4 fans rejoice! The highly anticipated expansion, Vessel of Hatred, finally has a release date and it’s coming sooner than you might think. Here’s a quick rundown of everything we know:

Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred: Release Date and Pre-order

Mark your calendars! Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred launches on October 8, 2024. The news came straight from Blizzard during their Xbox Games Showcase panel in June. Pre-orders are already live on Battle.net, with exciting in-game rewards like a war-cat mount, pets, and cosmetic items up for grabs.

Pricing

Earlier leaks hinted at a $50 price tag, but good news, adventurers! The official price for Vessel of Hatred is a tad cheaper at $40. You can grab the standalone Standard Edition for $39.99, or snag a bundle that includes the base game and the expansion for $69.99.

For those seeking a more premium experience, Battle.net offers two additional bundles with bonus cosmetics and even an Alkor Snow Leopard Pet for pre-purchasing. Here’s a quick breakdown of the pricing options:

  • Vessel of Hatred Standard Edition: $39.99
  • Diablo 4 Expansion Bundle: $69.99 (Base game and Vessel of Hatred)
  • Vessel of Hatred Deluxe Edition: $59.99 (DLC, Premium Battle Pass Token, and cosmetics)
  • Vessel of Hatred Ultimate Edition: $89.99 (Everything above, plus 3000 Platinum and more cosmetics)
Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred
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New Class: The Spiritborn

Get ready to unleash the power of the ancients! A press release confirms the arrival of an entirely new class – the Spiritborn. These warriors, hailing from the jungles of Nahantu, draw upon the spirits of the ancient civilization to enhance their combat abilities. We’ll get a deeper look at the Spiritborn’s skills and lore during a special reveal scheduled for July 18th.

Story

The expansion picks up where the main Diablo 4 story left off. The cinematic trailer follows Neyrelle after she takes the Soulstone to vanquish the Prime Evils. However, things take a dark turn as she becomes corrupted by the stone’s power, leading her to a gruesome fate.

So there you have it, Diablo fans! With a release date locked in and exciting new content on the horizon, the wait for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred is almost over. Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming Spiritborn class reveal!