Diablo 4 has gained immense popularity as one of the top RPGs of all time. Fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of its upcoming DLC, Vessel of Hatred, ever since Blizzard gave a sneak peek of it during the Opening Ceremony of BlizzCon 2023. However, there has been little official information from the developers since then, until now.
The recent announcement from Blizzard provides extensive information on the story, gameplay, addition of a new class, and pricing for the highly anticipated Vessel of Hatred DLC.
When will the Diablo 4 DLC be released?
Blizzard has officially announced that the highly anticipated Diablo 4 DLC, Vessel of Hatred, will be available on 8 October 2024 for all platforms. The DLC comes in three editions, each priced at:
- Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred: Standard Edition – $39.99 / £34.99
- Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred: Deluxe Edition – $59.99 / £49.99
- Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred: Ultimate Edition – $89.99 / £75.99
You can currently pre-purchase any of these DLC versions. By pre-purchasing the expansion, you will receive immediate in-game perks, such as the option to select from a variety of new Diablo 4 Pets to join you on your adventures.
Content of All Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Editions
The paragraph refers to the “Standard Edition”product.
- Alkor, Snow Leopard Pet
- Mother’s Lament Legendary Gem for Diablo Immortal
The paragraph above introduces the Deluxe Edition.
- Nahantu Veilwalker Spiritborn Armor (available at DLC launch)
- Nahantu War-Cat Mount and Armor Bundle
- Alkor, Snow Leopard Pet
- Hratli, Canine Pet
- One Premium Battle Pass Token
- Mother’s Lament Legendary Gem for Diablo Immortal
The Ultimate Edition
- Nahantu Veilwalker Spiritborn Armor (available at DLC launch)
- Nahantu War-Cat Mount and Armor Bundle
- Nahantu Unearthed Armor Bundle (5 class armor sets)
- Nahantu Themed Town Portal
- Alkor, Snow Leopard Pet
- Hratli, Canine Pet
- Natalya, Tiger Pet
- Wings of the Faith Cosmetic
- One Premium Battle Pass Token
- 3,000 Platinum
- Mother’s Lament Legendary Gem for Diablo Immortal
New Addition to Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Brings New Location
The game’s Vessel of Hatred expansion will transport players to the Torajan Jungles, also known as Nahantu, a completely new region. This area may be recognizable to veteran Diablo fans as it was previously featured in Diablo 2 Act 3.
The upcoming DLC for Diablo 4 will extend the current map to the southwest, allowing players to explore the previously inaccessible territory. This area, located to the south of Kehjistan within the Diablo storyline in Sanctuary, is known to be a wild jungle region.
Vessel of Hatred Storyline Takes Place After Diablo 4 Campaign
The DLC storyline is a continuation of Diablo 4. In the main campaign, we witness Neyrelle capturing Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred, in a soulstone. She then leaves the Sanctuary in order to safeguard it from the soulstone’s corruption and, if possible, ultimately destroy it.
The initial scenes of the Vessel of Hatred’s newest trailer depict Neyrelle on a canoe engaged in a struggle against the formidable forces of the soul stone. Dark goo continuously seeps from the stone, indicating its inability to contain Mephisto for much longer. This highlights Neyrelle’s mental and spiritual battle against the powerful evil.
Eventually, Mephisto attempts to deceive Neyrelle, but she stands her ground and ultimately makes her way to the forests of Nahantu, the setting of Vessel of Hatred’s entire plot.
As a result, it can be inferred that the DLC’s storyline will revolve around Neyrelle’s internal struggle with her mind and faith, as Mephisto attempts to escape from the soul stone and ultimately becomes the final boss of the DLC.
Neyrelle also references the tomb of Akarat, situated in Nahantu, in the trailer. The reason for her search for this tomb remains unconfirmed. It is likely that the tomb houses an object capable of destroying the soul stone, potentially bringing an end to Mephisto.
5. A Brand New Never-Before-Seen Class
The introduction of the Vessel of Hatred will bring a new class to the game, called Spiritborn. The description for this class is as follows:
“The Spiritborn, apex predator of the jungle, is poised to strike. Battle with styles and mystical synergies that could only be awakened deep beneath the jungle’s canopy with an entirely new class to the iconic Diablo series.”
The official page states that further information regarding this class will be disclosed on July 18th. Currently, no information is available regarding the capabilities of this fresh class.
6. New Co-op End Game Activity
The upcoming Vessel of Hatred DLC will feature a new co-op end-game activity called Stay Together. In this exciting adventure, players will join forces to conquer a complex dungeon filled with formidable obstacles and enticing prizes.
In addition to this, the DLC will also introduce formidable mercenaries that players can enlist to assist them in their missions.
7. About Diablo IV
Diablo IV is the fourth game in the beloved Diablo series, developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. It was first revealed at BlizzCon in 2019 and is set to be released on June 6, 2023.
In the savage conflict between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells, players must combat the forces of darkness to protect the Sanctuary. The game can be played solo or with friends in co-op mode.
The developers have scheduled the release of a beta version for March 24th, 2023.
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