Summary
- Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred expansion brings changes to all players, not just those who own it.
- Free in-game items and Twitch Drops are available for all players after Vessel of Hatred's release.
- Launching on October 8, the expansion introduces new content, classes, and features to the game.
Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred expansion is just around the corner, and it is bringing with it a host of content. Judging by what has been revealed so far, Diablo 4 newcomers and veterans alike should benefit from the arrival of Vessel of Hatred, even if they don't own the expansion.
Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred expansion certainly has plenty of new content available to owners of the DLC, but the base game will also be changing for every player, regardless of whether they own the expansion. There are plenty of worthwhile updates coming to Diablo 4 once Vessel of Hatred launches to ensure everyone benefits in some way from the new expansion’s arrival.
Diablo 4: Things Don't Look Good For Neyrelle in Vessel of Hatred
Things were already looking pretty bad for Neyrelle in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, but some new lore paints an even bleaker picture of her fate.
Players Who Don't Own Vessel of Hatred Will Still Get New Content
Every Bit of New Content Coming to Diablo 4 When Vessel of Hatred Launches
There is a mass of changes coming to Diablo 4 with the launch of Vessel of Hatred that will affect all players and not just those who own the expansion. Based on what Blizzard has revealed about these changes, both newcomers and veterans may find it worthwhile to return to Diablo 4. The changes are as follows:
- New Max Level: 60
- New Difficulties System
- New Paragon Max Level: 300
- Paragon System Changes
- Item Quality Rework
- 2 New Character Slots
- New Class Skills and Passives for Each Class
- New Party Finder Feature
- New Seasonal Content
- New Season Rewards (Season Journey, Battle Pass, Reputation Board)
Changes to Diablo 4's base game are incredibly extensive, and players wishing to know more about them in detail should visit Blizzard's latest blog on them. In short, however, even those who don't own the Vessel of Hatred expansion will experience a version of Diablo 4 that is unfamiliar to them, as many of the base game's mechanics are being overhauled for what Blizzard hopes will be a much better experience for players. The developer states multiple times throughout its blog that it has taken player feedback into consideration with each of these changes, so Diablo 4 may very well be an entirely different game for everyone.
All Players Can Receive Free In-Game Items and New Twitch Drops Following Vessel of Hatred's Release
Alongside the changes coming to Diablo 4's base game experience after Vessel of Hatred's launch, all players will be able to receive three free weapons from the in-game shop upon logging in. Additionally, if players complete the Dark Citadel before November 8, they will receive the Reins of the Longfur Beast cat mount.
Fans will also be able to earn Diablo 4 Twitch Drops from October 8 to November 5. By watching Diablo 4 streamers on Twitch, viewers can earn Twitch Drops every week in the form of weapon skins, re-colors, and Back Slot items. Gifting or purchasing two Twitch subscriptions to a streamer in the Diablo 4 category will also net viewers the Ghost of the Conquered Mount, with four subscriptions granting them the Glory of the Victor Mount Armor. The full list of Twitch drops for Vessel of Hatred's launch is as follows:
- Week One (October 8–15): Ringmaster's Word Two-Handed Staff Item Cosmetic (Sorcerer), Wrangler's Hook Scythe Item Cosmetic (Necromancer), Guise of the Grand Vizier (Sorceror), and Guise of the Tombkeeper (Necromancer) Back Trophy.
- Week Two (October 15–23): Competitor's Pride Two-Handed Axe Cosmetic and Guise of the Gladiator Back Trophy for the Barbarian class.
- Week Three (October 23–29): Executioner's Reach Two-Handed Bow and Guise of the Eaglecaller Back Trophy for the Rogue class.
- Week Four (October 29–November 5): Battlecaller's Crook Two-Handed Staff Cosmetic and Guise of the Beastlord Back Trophy for the Druid class.
There is evidently plenty in store for all Diablo 4 players with the launch of Vessel of Hatred, even if they don't own the expansion. October 8 is going to be a big day for Diablo 4.
Diablo 4
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 88 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
WHERE TO PLAY
Diablo® IV is the ultimate action-RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot.
Embark on the epic campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through a gripping story in a beautifully dark world, or explore an expansive end game: battle iconic bosses for powerful loot, fight back the encroaching onslaught of Hell in Helltides, master the Forge to create your ultimate weapons and progress powerful characters, with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms.
Discover the critically acclaimed franchise that defined the Action RPG genre. As the battle between the High Heavens and Burning Hells rages on, hatred devours Sanctuary as evil spreads and a new wave of cultists and worshippers arise to embrace Lilith’s coming. Only a brave few dare to face this threat and bring light to the all-consuming darkness.
Expansive Open WorldForge your own path through the corrupted lands of Sanctuary, an ever-growing, fully explorable world teeming with challenges, quests, enemies, and loot. Join your fellow adventurers, rescue and retake besieged towns, delve into nightmarish dungeons and uncover lost secrets as you fight back evil. The many zones of Sanctuary are yours to explore, and with rotating areas of extreme peril like World Bosses and Helltide, danger lurks at every turn.
Immersive Character DevelopmentCreate and customize your character to face the encroaching darkness. Choose from one of five classes and build your hero with skills, abilities and cosmetics, creating a champion that is uniquely your own. Grow stronger as you progress through powerful Skill Trees and develop even more unique end game specializations with Paragon Boards.
Legendary Gear, Epic BattlesDiscover and experiment with a vast arsenal of powerful weapons, armor and more to fight back against the demons threatening Sanctuary. Explore unique combinations, create your own upgrades and collect a plethora of powerful tools to battle in immersive, action-packed combat against the deadliest of enemies.
Seasons & EventsThe tales of Sanctuary continue to unfold. Create Seasonal Characters and join in fresh adventures - master new mechanics and take on the latest threats in each new Season. Complete harrowing feats of the Season Journey and earn new Battle Pass rewards. Plus, sharpen your swords and get in the spirit of the seasons when Limited-Time Events sweep through Sanctuary.
End Game UndertakingsThere’s even more Diablo® IV to explore as you reach higher levels and more fearsome World Tiers. Face the greatest challenge yet as you take on the most powerful demons in The Pit, steel yourself against Uber Bosses to reap uber unique rewards, fight back overflowing armies of Hell as Helltides emerge across Sanctuary, battle larger-than-life World Bosses, and master the Forge to create the mightiest weapons fit for a hero.
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Franchise
- Diablo
- Number of Players
- 1-2 players
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Hack and Slash
- How Long To Beat
- 26 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- File Size Xbox Series
- 158.25 GB
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 players (console only)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
