The great river gates of Nahantu await, and a tormented Neyrelle drifts further in. This tormented mortal suffers from the seemingly endless machinations of the greatest evil, Mephisto, who is trapped in the Soul Stone. Become a Spiritborn and clear the jungle of the servants of hate with this brand new, wild class.
A new era of Diablo IV is upon us, Wanderer. Immediately following the events of the main campaign, a new chapter takes you back into the fire. Track down the lost Neyrelle as the people of Nahantu battle the hateful demons that spread across their sacred land. Read on to find out everything you need to know and when Vessel of hate starts on October 7th at 4:00 p.m. PDT.
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Last chance to claim rewards before purchase
Play the Vessel of Hatred campaign.
Vessel of Hatred content and base game updates
Wonderful new rewards await you
Thank you from the Diablo IV team
Last chance to claim rewards before purchase
The light fades over the plains of Teganze, revealing the faintest glimmer of the prey yet claimed. Your last chance to obtain coveted items befitting a hiker of your skill is approaching.
This is your last chance to get the following bonus items before purchasing by securing the Vessel of Hatred Ultimate Edition.
- Alkor, Snow Leopard Pet* (Pre-purchase Bonus)
- Legendary Gem “Mother’s Lament” for Diablo Immortal** (Pre-purchase Bonus)
- 1 month Game Pass Ultimate*** (Xbox and Battle.net pre-orders only)
Detailed information about Vessel of Hatred pre-sales can be found here: see here.
*The mount or pet feature (if applicable) must be unlocked in-game before the item can be used.
**Diablo Immortal® downloaded separately.
***Offer not available in certain regions. Must be purchased in advance Battle.net or Xbox. A valid payment method is required for redemption. Unless you cancel, you will be charged the then-current Game Pass Ultimate subscription price each month at the end of the benefit period. See monthly prices at: xbox.com/xbox-game-pass#join. Subject to the Microsoft Services Agreement, Game Pass Terms and System Requirements at: xbox.com/subscriptionterms. See diablo.com for details.
Start-up and pre-loading plan
Vessel of Hatred release date.
Akarat’s followers have awaited your return, Wanderer. “Vessel of Hatred” and our upcoming season will continue to go live October 7that 4:00 p.m. PDT. For a helpful guide to see where it’s going live in the world, check out our global release map here:
Preload Vessel of Hatred before launch
Sharpen your blades and prepare your quivers, for the reign of hate is almost here. In anticipation of Vessel of Hatred and the upcoming new season, the pre-download is available early on Battle.net, Xbox® and PlayStation® platforms.
Note that you can pre-download this patch, which includes Vessel of Hatred and our next seasonal content, regardless of whether you have purchased the Vessel of Hatred expansion.
| platform | Pre-download available |
|---|---|
| Battle.net | September 30, 4:00 p.m. PDT |
| Console (Xbox® and PlayStation®) | October 5, 4:00 p.m. PDT |
Steam users will be able to download the update once Vessel of Hatred goes live October 7that 4:00 p.m. PDT.
Play the Vessel of Hatred campaign.
The Vessel of Hatred campaign requires you to have purchased the Vessel of Hatred expansion.
First, create a new character in the Eternal or Seasonal Realm. You can select “Skip Campaign” if you want your new character to go straight to the beginning of the Vessel of Hatred campaign.
For those new to Diablo IV, we recommend that you begin your journey by completing the base game campaign to get the full experience before embarking on the Vessel of Hatred campaign. However, if you want to start the expansion content immediately, you will need to complete the main campaign prologue with a character to unlock the option to skip the main campaign with a newly created character.
Vessel of Hatred content and base game updates
Vessel of Hatred comes alongside important updates available to all Diablo IV players, such as systemic changes to leveling, difficulty levels, the Paragon system, and more. To shed light on everything that’s part of the base game – and what remains exclusive to Vessel of Hatred – we’ve listed the content specific to both.
New base game content – available to all players
- New maximum level: 60*
- New difficulty system
- Maximum level of the new Paragon: 300
- Paragon system changes
- Article quality revision
- 2 new character slots
- New class abilities and passives for each class
- New party finder feature
- New seasonal content
- New Season Rewards (Season Journey, Battle Pass, Reputation Board)
Vessel of Hatred Expansion – Available to Vessel of Hatred owners
- Nahantu Region – including dungeons, fortresses, side quests, new Legion events, and Nahantu monster families**
- Spiritborn class
- “Vessel of Hate” campaign.
- Notoriety in the Nahantu region
- Runic words
- Dark citadel
- mercenary
- Kurast Lower Town
- Trade Vessel of Hatred-specific resources
*Note that all characters level 51 and above will be set to level 50 at the start of this update.
**One of the Nahantu monster families will appear in the new seasonal content – stay tuned for more details.
Visit our other blog posts for full details Progression and paragon system changes in the base game, learn more about the new Spiritborn class and discover information about Mercenaries, the Dark Citadel and Kurast Undercity.
Wonderful new rewards await you
While the scurrying earth harbors unsightly abominations, these forsaken lands also contain a tantalizing splendor that can be found among the ruins and gigantic flora of Nahantu.
When you log in to Diablo IV, you can grab three new items from the in-game shop to celebrate the launch of Vessel of Hatred.
Magnificent prizes await the intrepid groups of wanderers who manage to conquer the challenging First Khazra-infested halls of the Dark Citadel. Out of October 8th – November 8thif you manage to complete the Dark Citadel you will receive this Reins of the Longfur Beast
Don’t forget to use the new Party Finder to find other like-minded players to team up with to battle through the Citadel.
Twitch Drops
While it’s adrenaline-pumping to brave the ferocity of the Servants of Hate, there’s much to be learned from watching others accomplish the same feats.
Out of October 8th – November 5thJoin your favorite Diablo IV streamers as they rain demonic guts from the dense jungle canopies by watching the Diablo IV category on Twitch. You will earn new Twitch drops every week This will reward cosmetic items such as weapon skins, recolors, and back slot items. Gift or buy 2 Twitch subscriptions to a streamer in the Diablo IV directory and get the new one Spirit of the conquered mountainwhile 4 submarines gets you that Glory of the Victor Mount Armor.
You can find detailed information about the “Vessel of Hatred” Twitch Drops here in our blog.
Community and player support
Just as the Lacuni are tireless in their efforts to secure their prey, we are committed to ensuring a smooth launch of Vessel of Hatred for you.
If you encounter terrible interruptions during preload or startup, please contact us via the Diablo IV Forums, Blizzard CS Twitter accountor the Player Support Portal to fix any problem you have.
Thank you from the Diablo IV team
From Vessel of Hatred’s announcement at BlizzCon 2023 to its release nearly a year later, the journey has been extraordinary. We’ve spent countless hours designing this new entry into Diablo IV and can’t wait to get in on the action with you next week. This feat would not have been possible without your feedback and support. Thank you for everything! The spiritborn and many adventures await you in the deep jungles of Teganze.
Good luck and may you survive Nahantu.
-The Diablo IV team
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