Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Unleashed – Paladin Class Drops Tonight, Expansion Hits April 2026!

The Peacock Theater at The Game Awards 2025 exploded into hellfire as Blizzard unveiled Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, the ARPG’s second major expansion, slated for April 28, 2026. But the real shocker? Pre-purchase now and play the long-awaited Paladin class immediately—yes, tonight—alongside a mysterious second new class teased for launch. X is ablaze with “FRICK now i have to play Diablo 4” screams (@EsfandTV, 238 likes) and Hammerdin hype, as the trailer’s gore-soaked cinematic—featuring Mephisto’s return—racked up millions of views in minutes.

Building on Vessel of Hatred‘s Nahantu jungle horrors, Lord of Hatred plunges Sanctuary into Mephisto’s odious grip, promising revamped endgame, the triumphant Horadric Cube return (transmogs, rerolls, oh my!), and a loot filter for taming Sanctuary’s endless drops. Paladin’s Oath system defines builds—holy hammers, righteous auras, and light-blasting fury—while the secret class fuels speculation (Necromancer 2.0? Spiritborn evo?).

Feature	Details
Release Date	April 28, 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X
New Classes	Paladin (playable NOW via pre-order) + 1 Secret
Key Additions	Horadric Cube, Loot Filter, New Story/Endgame
Pre-Order Perk	Instant Paladin Access!

Blizzard’s cinematic mastery shines again, with X fans declaring “Buuuuut man those cinematics!” (@LegacyKillaHD) amid PoE2 rival shade. Critics hail the “triple shock,” but monetization gripes linger—”Pre-order for a staple class?”

Pre-order at diablo4.blizzard.com and smite demons as Paladin now. Sanctuary awaits—will you swear the Oath? #LordOfHatred #DiabloIV

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