Diablo 4 Season 6 and Vessel of Hatred release time and countdown

Diablo 4 Season 6 is starting today (October 7 PDT), but more importantly, its first-ever expansion Vessel of Hatred will also be released. With the biggest chunk of content drop since the launch of the milestone ARPG, many fans of the game are excited to try it out. Thankfully, Blizzard Entertainment has already confirmed the expected launch time for the expansion and the new season, allowing gamers to plan their day out.

In this article, we share the updated release time for Diablo 4 Season 6 and the Vessel of Hatred launch, along with details of the preload.

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Vessel of Hatred release time: When does Diablo 4 Season 6 start today?

This is when S6 and VoH are coming (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Vessel of Hatred will be released on October 7 at 4 pm PDT / 7 pm EDT. Diablo 4 Season 6 also starts at the same time, sunsetting Season 5 content in the process. This is what the launch time looks like for various server regions:

• United States: 4 pm PDT / 6 pm CDT / 7 pm EDT (October 7)
• Europe: 11 pm GMT (October 7) / 1 am CEST (October 8)
• Asia: 3 am GST / 4:30 am IST / 7 am Beijing time / 7 am PHT / 8 am JST/KST (October 8)
• Australia: 10 am AEDT / 12 pm NZDT (October 8)

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred countdown

While Vessel of Hatred will bring plenty of exclusive content, Season 6 also includes a major progression overhaul, following suit after "Loot Reborn." Here's a countdown to its arrival:

Here are five builds to try in Diablo 4 Season 6 while you wait for the new content to drop.

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You can preload Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred (but not on Steam)

The Diablo 4 Season 6 patch will have to be downloaded when it's out in earnest. However, those who have pre-purchased Vessel of Hatred can preload it on consoles and PC.

PC users must visit Battle.net, where the expansion has been available for pre-download since September 30 (4 pm PDT). Steam users, however, will have to wait until the launch of the expansion.

Xbox and PlayStation players can preload the expansion by visiting the store page (available since October 5, 4 pm PDT).

If you haven't pre-purchased the expansion and are still on the fence, check out our Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred review to help you decide.

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Check out our other articles on Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred:

• What's the most OP Class in Season 6?
• All Spiritborn Mystics and Uniques
• Diablo 4 Story roundup (pre-VOH)
• Massive change to crafting Mythic Uniques