Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred release date, major features, and more

Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred will be the first major expansion for this game, which launched last year to tremendous acclaim. However, the game quickly encountered challenges with underwhelming patches that highlighted significant issues. These issues include tedious gameplay systems, poor game balance, buggy mechanics, and the absence of quality-of-life features.

With the onset of each new season, fans maintain their optimism for a revitalization of Diablo 4. While it's uncertain whether the title would reclaim players who migrated to Last Epoch or Path of Exile, much will depend on the Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred expansion.

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred release date

Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred will release on October 8, 2024. The release date was officially announced during Blizzard's panel on this year's Xbox Games Showcase in June.

Pre-purchase options for Vessel of Hatred have already become available on Battle.net.

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred price

A leaked survey originally predicted a $50 starting price for the DLC, but Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred has now been confirmed to have a cheaper $40 price point.

The standalone purchase (Standard Edition) for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred costs $39.99, while a bundle of the base game and Vessel of Hatred is available for $69.99.

Two more 'premium' bundles for this Diablo 4 DLC available on Battle.net, as well as a bonus Alkor Snow Leopard Pet if you pre-purchase any of them. At a glance, here are all the pricing options for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred:

• Vessel of Hatred Standard Edition (only the DLC): $39.99
• Diablo 4 Expnasion Bundle (Base game and Vessel of Hatred included): $69.99
• Vessel of Hatred Deluxe Edition (DLC, a Premium Battle Pass Token, and exclusive cosmetics): $59.99
• Vessel of Hatred Ultimate Edition (Everything in the previous tiers, 3000 Platinum, and even more exclusive cosmetics): $89.99

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred major features

Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred will introduce a brand-new playable region known as Nahantu. This region might evoke a sense of familiarity among series veterans, as it originally appeared in Act 3 of Diablo 2. Also known as Toraja or the Torajan Jungles, Nahantu is a dense, untamed forest area located to the south of Kehjistan in Sanctuary.

The expansion will also include a fresh storyline centered around Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred. His ominous presence can be discerned in the announcement trailer, foreboding his increasing strength and upcoming doom.

A new class will also be added to the game, which has never been seen before in the entire series.

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