For a world as dark and foreboding as Sanctuary, it's almost strange to see how bright the future of Diablo 4 is. Blizzard Entertainment has promised that 2024 will kick off with season three, ushering in the long-awaited introduction of leaderboards, and that it will end with Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred. The first premium expansion is coming sooner than many expected, bringing with it a whole new Diablo 4 region and a player class never before seen in the franchise.
Associate game director Brent Gibson says Vessel of Hatred is an opportunity to "take one big cohesive step forward." It'll give you the opportunity to take one of your characters from the Eternal realm into the southlands of Sanctuary, tracking Neyrelle as she pushes into the heart of the Torajan Jungle. "She's following the footsteps of a Profit of Light," says production director Tiffany Wat, "looking for a way to deal with the Soulstone and the Prime Evil trapped inside."
