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Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Pre‑order
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is available to pre‑order now on Battle.net, PlayStation, and Xbox stores, with all editions built around the expansion’s full launch on April 28, 2026. Diablo (@Diablo) teased on X that when Mephisto arrives, he brings "such gifts," including the Paladin, a new campaign, and more coming to Diablo IV. Players can pre-purchase Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred now.
Pre‑purchasing doesn’t just “reserve” the DLC; it immediately ties the new content to your account and unlocks some things you can use right away, which is exactly why Blizzard announced it during The Game Awards hype cycle.
The key hook is that Lord of Hatred includes Diablo 4’s first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, so if you skipped that earlier DLC you’re effectively catching up on the whole Age of Hatred saga in one buy. On top of that, pre‑orders across all editions grant early access to the new Paladin class plus extra account perks like an additional stash tab, two character slots, and a few World of Warcraft decor items.
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Standard Edition & Pre‑order Bonuses
The Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Standard Edition is the base pre‑order package and it’s more generous than a typical “just the DLC” bundle. With the Standard Edition you get:
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Expansion 2: Lord of Hatred (unlocks April 28, 2026)
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Instant access to Expansion 1: Vessel of Hatred content
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Early access to the Paladin class
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1 extra stash tab
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2 additional character slots
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3 World of Warcraft decor items tied to the Midnight era
If you step up to the Deluxe Edition, you keep all of that and add cosmetics like the Mini Chimera pet Skorch, the Skartaran Basilisk mount bundle, the High Heavens Guard cosmetic bundle, and a Premium Battle Pass bundle. The Ultimate Edition stacks everything from Standard and Deluxe and then piles on the Umbral Knights armor bundle (six class sets), 3,000 Platinum, the Steed of the Shining Realm bundle, the Tymn back trophy, and the Ascent of the Just town portal skin. It’s very “I live in this game now” energy.
When Does Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Come Out?
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred releases on April 28, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, as the climax of Diablo 4’s Age of Hatred storyline. That date is global, with Blizzard treating it as the big endpoint for the Mephisto arc and the Skovos region that’s been teased since the 2025 roadmap. Diablo (@Diablo) announced on X that Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred arrives on April 28, 2026, as the next chapter of The Age of Hatred saga, with Hatred rising and Sanctuary on the brink of destruction at Mephisto's hands.
If you pre‑purchase, though, the expansion kind of “starts” earlier for you: Paladin becomes playable immediately in the live game, and Vessel of Hatred is unlocked so you can run through that campaign ahead of Lord of Hatred’s main story. So while the marketing talks about April 28 as the launch date, anyone who locks in a pre‑order basically gets a long runway to gear up, learn Paladin, clear Vessel of Hatred, and be fully ready when Mephisto finally steps out of the shadows.
Disclaimer:
Details about Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred pre‑orders, editions, and release dates can change if Blizzard updates its plans, pricing, or bonus content. This information is for general guidance only. Always double‑check the latest details in your game launcher or on Blizzard’s official channels before purchasing or making decisions.
