The wait for the Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred release time is drawing to a close, as players prepare to venture into the isles of Skovos for the first time. As Tyler Colp noted in our official review, this is a "triumphant expansion that gives the action RPG more depth than it's ever had before." It is a must-play for anyone invested in the series.
New Content and Patch 3.0 Overhauls
Beyond the new campaign, the expansion brings massive changes to the core gameplay loop. Players can look forward to significant overhauls to each class's skill systems and many of the game's unique items.
These updates are arriving via patch 3.0, which will be available to all players, regardless of whether they purchase the expansion. Even if you aren't buying the new content, you may want to log in to see how the gameplay has evolved.
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Release Time by Region
The expansion launches on April 27 in certain regions, such as the US, and moves to April 28 for much of the rest of the world. Please check your local time below to ensure you don't miss the Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred release time for your area:
North American Launch (April 27)
- East Coast US: 4 pm PDT
- West Coast US: 7 pm EDT
International Launch (April 28)
- UK: 12 am BST
- Europe: 1 am CEST
- Australia: 9 am AEST
- New Zealand: 11 am NZST
How to Preload the Expansion
If you want to hit the ground running, you can begin preloading Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred right now. Preloading is available on Battle.net, Xbox, and Playstation, though it does not appear to be an option for Steam users.
The preload window began on April 23 at 4 pm PDT. You can also preload the accompanying patch 3.0 ahead of time, ensuring you are ready to explore the new skill and leveling changes the moment they go live.
