Guide to Timing and Methods for Predownloading Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

If you’re an adventurer eager to step into the Spiritborn realm, it’s time to prepare for the upcoming Vessel of Hatred expansion for Diablo 4. Make sure your game is set for launch on October 8th, when the intriguing character Nahantu beckons you forth.

Here’s everything you need to know about when and how to pre-download the Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred expansion, so you can dive straight into the action upon its release.

Pre-download Date for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

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Every second counts as you compete against other Spiritborn and their formidable builds.

The pre-download times vary depending on your platform and launcher. Here’s a quick guide on when you can get started with the Vessel of Hatred pre-download:

Battle.net: Get an early start on your adventure on September 30 at 4 p.m. PDT. You can easily pre-download it a week in advance by just launching your Battle.net client. If you’re reading this, you can pre-download now.
Console Users (Xbox and PlayStation): Be ready for your console’s pre-download on October 5 at 4 p.m. PDT.
Steam Players: Unfortunately, you’ll need to wait until the official launch on October 7 at 4 p.m. PDT unless you switch to Battle.net, which Blizzard likely encourages.

You can pre-download the Vessel of Hatred patch regardless of whether you’ve purchased the expansion. This update includes several changes to the base game as well, encompassing Season 6 and its enhancements. So even if you’re undecided about exploring Nahantu, you can still prepare for the upcoming excitement.

While you’re sharpening your weapons, stocking up on supplies, and gearing up for the chaos that lies ahead, don’t overlook the upcoming changes to the Paragon Board and Difficulty settings in Diablo 4 this October.

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