Diablo 4 Vessel Of Hatred: Release Date, New Campaign, And More

The Vessel of Hatred expansion for Diablo IV is just around the corner, set to launch on October 7 at 4 p.m. PDT. This new chapter takes players right back into the fray, following the events of the main campaign. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s coming, from new campaigns to updates and rewards.

Diablo 4 Vessel Of Hatred Release Date

Mark your calendars for October 7 at 4 p.m. PDT, when Vessel of Hatred goes live.

Diablo 4 Vessel Of Hatred Pre-Purchase Rewards

If you’re still on the fence about getting the Ultimate Edition, now’s your last chance to snag some cool pre-purchase bonuses. You’ll receive the Alkor, Snow Leopard Pet, along with the Mother’s Lament Legendary Gem for Diablo Immortal. Just a heads-up: you need to unlock the mount or pet feature in-game before you can use these rewards.

Diablo 4 Vessel Of Hatred New Campaign: Vessel of Hatred

The new campaign picks up right after the main story, plunging you back into the action as you search for Neyrelle while battling hatred-fueled demons in the Nahantu region. You have the option to create a new character or use an existing one from the Eternal Realm.

If you’re eager to dive straight into the new content, you can skip the main campaign after completing the prologue on one character, which makes it easier for newcomers.

Diablo 4 Vessel Of Hatred Base Game Updates

Alongside the expansion, major updates are rolling out for all Diablo IV players. You’ll see a new max level of 60, a revamped difficulty system, and a bump in the Paragon max level to 300. There will also be changes to the Paragon system and an item quality rework.

Plus, you’ll gain two new character slots and new class skills and passives for each class. A new party finder feature is being introduced to help you team up more easily, along with new seasonal content and rewards.

Vessel of Hatred Expansion Content

For those who get the expansion, there’s a lot to explore in the Nahantu region, which includes dungeons, strongholds, side quests, and new monster families.

You’ll also gain access to the new Spiritborn class, the Vessel of Hatred campaign, and opportunities for Nahantu Region Renown. The expansion introduces Runewords, the Dark Citadel, Kurast Undercity, and trading for Vessel of Hatred-specific resources.

Glorious New Rewards Await

When you log into Diablo IV after the launch, you’ll find three new items available in the in-game shop to celebrate the expansion.

If you can conquer the challenging Dark Citadel between October 8 and November 8, you’ll earn the Reins of the Longfur Beast mount, along with a weekly reward cache to highlight your achievements.

Streaming and Twitch Drops

From October 8 to 15, you have a fun opportunity to stream Diablo IV on Discord and earn the Sea of Voices Weapon Bundle. Just stream for at least 15 minutes, and you’ll get a code to redeem.

Additionally, from October 8 to November 5, you can earn new cosmetic items as Twitch drops by watching your favorite Diablo IV streamers.

Subscribing to those streamers can also net you extra rewards, including the Ghost of the Conquered Mount and Glory of the Victor Mount Armor.