Diablo 4 has officially scheduled a new Developer Update Livestream for April 23 that will dive into details about the Lord of Hatred expansion and its endgame content. This will be the final Diablo 4 broadcast ahead of Lord of Hatred’s release on April 28.
The second expansion for Diablo 4, titled Lord of Hatred, is nearly here. Players must join Lorath Nahr in pursuit of Mephisto, who has claimed the body of the prophet Akarat. The Lord of Hatred has gone to the new Diablo 4 zone of Skovos, the ancestral homeland of humanity, in order to corrupt the Pools of Creation – and only the Wanderer and the old Horadric sage can stop him.
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Final Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Dev Livestream Coming April 23
Now, with Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred just around the corner, Blizzard has scheduled a final Developer Update Livestream for the new expansion. Starting April 23 at 11 AM PT, gamers can tune in to this broadcast to learn more about the expansion. The developers will cover many topics during the showcase, including:
- An in-depth look at both Lord of Hatred content and upcoming seasonal updates
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Deep dives into various Diablo 4 gameplay features and endgame systems, such as:
- Class Skill Trees
- Talisman system
- Horadric Cube
- A Q&A segment near the end of the stream.
During the livestream, fans can also collect some free rewards in the form of two new Twitch Drops. By watching up to an hour of any streamer in the Diablo 4 category on Twitch during the 24 hours starting with the broadcast, players can obtain the Decaying Corona Staff and the Double Trouble Sword cosmetic without even logging into the game. While the Developer Update Livestream will count toward unlocking these cosmetics, fans do not need to watch this official broadcast in order to get them, nor do they need to have pre-purchased Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred.
- Connect Twitch and Battle.net accounts
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Watch any channel in the Diablo 4 category on Twitch from April 23, 11:00 AM PT, through April 24, 10:59 AM PT to earn the following rewards:
- 30 minutes: Decaying Corona Staff Cosmetic
- 1 hour: Double Trouble Sword Cosmetic
- Once complete, claim rewards from the Twitch Drops inventory
- Rewards will automatically appear in Diablo 4
It is unclear how much gameplay the livestream will show, or if it will reveal any additional details about the plot. There are many unanswered questions at present, including how and why Lilith, Daughter of Hatred, will return to aid players against her father. Diablo 4 revealed 12 minutes of gameplay from the start of Lord of Hatred and has shared a couple of in-game cinematics, but players will likely have to wait until the actual expansion releases to see how it all plays out.
Fans looking for even more Diablo 4 excitement might want to consider checking out Overwatch. During its reveal for Reign of Talon Season 2, Overwatch confirmed a Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred crossover featuring Mephisto Ramattra. The full collaboration has not been revealed yet, but gamers can expect it to arrive on or around April 28 when Lord of Hatred releases.
Diablo 4
OpenCritic Reviews
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.
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Prequel(s)
- Diablo 3
- Franchise
- Diablo
- Number of Players
- 1-2 players
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- PC Release Date
- June 5, 2023
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- June 5, 2023
- PS5 Release Date
- June 5, 2023
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Hack and Slash
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 players (console only)
- How Long To Beat
- 26 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 158.25 GB
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
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