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Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred

Released: 10/8/2024

DIABLO® IV: VESSEL OF HATRED™ Uncover the next chapter of Diablo® IV in Vessel of Hatred™. Continue your fight to thwart the diabolical plot of the Prime Evil, Mephisto. Battle as the all-new Spiritborn class, empowered by mystical Spirits. Expand your map to the new region of Nahantu and traverse through its lush jungles. Recruit new Mercenaries, take on new enemies, dungeons, a new PvE co-op challenge, and more. Plus, explore base game updates that will introduce new power and continue to enhance the world of Diablo® IV. 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. Expand Sanctuary to discover new Towns and bygone civilizations shrouded in the vast region of Nahantu. Battle courageously through new dungeons and Strongholds and take on new enemies from ferocious demons to warring Tribes. Prepare for the next chapter of Diablo® IV. Your search for Neyrelle takes you deep into an ancient jungle in an attempt to uncover Mephisto’s malicious agenda and put his corruption to an end once and for all. But be warned - within the jungle await gruesome new foes plotting your demise. Party up to take on a new multi-faceted dungeon with powerful challenges and promising rewards. First of its kind to Diablo®, this dungeon will require eager warriors to team up and take down the challenge together. Discover and recruit new Mercenaries to join you on your quest. These powerful allies fight alongside you, grow in power as they progress and aid you in combat with unique abilities. All Diablo® IV players can venture forward with new Pets to aid in gold and material pickup today! Plus, experience more updates coming to all players when Vessel of Hatred™ releases. Empower your favorite classes with new skills, added Paragon Boards, and Legendary Glyphs. Explore new dungeon types, added activities and rewards from the Tree of Whispers, and replayable Strongholds, with even more updates on the way.

DIABLO® IV: VESSEL OF HATRED™ Uncover the next chapter of Diablo® IV in Vessel of Hatred™. Continue your fight to thwart the diabolical plot of the Prime Evil, Mephisto. Battle as the all-new Spiritborn class, empowered by mystical Spirits. Expand your map to the new region of Nahantu and traverse through its lush jungles. Recruit new Mercenaries, take on new enemies, dungeons, a new PvE co-op challenge, and more. Plus, explore base game updates that will introduce new power and continue to enhance the world of Diablo® IV. 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. Expand Sanctuary to discover new Towns and bygone civilizations shrouded in the vast region of Nahantu. Battle courageously through new dungeons and Strongholds and take on new enemies from ferocious demons to warring Tribes. Prepare for the next chapter of Diablo® IV. Your search for Neyrelle takes you deep into an ancient jungle in an attempt to uncover Mephisto’s malicious agenda and put his corruption to an end once and for all. But be warned - within the jungle await gruesome new foes plotting your demise. Party up to take on a new multi-faceted dungeon with powerful challenges and promising rewards. First of its kind to Diablo®, this dungeon will require eager warriors to team up and take down the challenge together. Discover and recruit new Mercenaries to join you on your quest. These powerful allies fight alongside you, grow in power as they progress and aid you in combat with unique abilities. All Diablo® IV players can venture forward with new Pets to aid in gold and material pickup today! Plus, experience more updates coming to all players when Vessel of Hatred™ releases. Empower your favorite classes with new skills, added Paragon Boards, and Legendary Glyphs. Explore new dungeon types, added activities and rewards from the Tree of Whispers, and replayable Strongholds, with even more updates on the way.

DIABLO® IV: VESSEL OF HATRED™ Uncover the next chapter of Diablo® IV in Vessel of Hatred™. Continue your fight to thwart the diabolical plot of the Prime Evil, Mephisto. Battle as the all-new Spiritborn class, empowered by mystical Spirits. Expand your map to the new region of Nahantu and traverse through its lush jungles. Recruit new Mercenaries, take on new enemies, dungeons, a new PvE co-op challenge, and more. Plus, explore base game updates that will introduce new power and continue to enhance the world of Diablo® IV. 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. Expand Sanctuary to discover new Towns and bygone civilizations shrouded in the vast region of Nahantu. Battle courageously through new dungeons and Strongholds and take on new enemies from ferocious demons to warring Tribes. Prepare for the next chapter of Diablo® IV. Your search for Neyrelle takes you deep into an ancient jungle in an attempt to uncover Mephisto’s malicious agenda and put his corruption to an end once and for all. But be warned - within the jungle await gruesome new foes plotting your demise. Party up to take on a new multi-faceted dungeon with powerful challenges and promising rewards. First of its kind to Diablo®, this dungeon will require eager warriors to team up and take down the challenge together. Discover and recruit new Mercenaries to join you on your quest. These powerful allies fight alongside you, grow in power as they progress and aid you in combat with unique abilities. All Diablo® IV players can venture forward with new Pets to aid in gold and material pickup today! Plus, experience more updates coming to all players when Vessel of Hatred™ releases. Empower your favorite classes with new skills, added Paragon Boards, and Legendary Glyphs. Explore new dungeon types, added activities and rewards from the Tree of Whispers, and replayable Strongholds, with even more updates on the way.

Critics
84
Steam
28
Metacritic
44

Score Breakdown

83.7

Critic Average

67 reviews

28

Steam User Score

2,901 reviews

44

Metacritic User Score

485 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+55.6
Metacritic Disparity
+39.7
Combined Disparity
+47.6

Average of both sources

Review Timing

42 early (63%)22 launch window (33%)3 late (4%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 67 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 83.7/100. Critics score this game 55.6 points higher than Steam users and 39.7 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 67)+
  1. Luca BuelliviaIndie Games Devel
    May 12, 2025·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 28.1/100 · +51.9 ptsMetacritic 44/100 · +36.0 pts
  2. Fextralife StaffviaFextralife
    Jan 27, 2025·Late review
    89/100View review
    Steam 28.1/100 · +60.9 ptsMetacritic 44/100 · +45.0 pts
  3. Mohammad Mehdi Amiri HazavehviaCriticLenz
    Dec 11, 2024·Late review
    75/100View review
    Steam 28.1/100 · +46.9 ptsMetacritic 44/100 · +31.0 pts
  4. Jonathan WhiteviaNiche Gamer
    Nov 12, 2024·Launch window
    60/100View review
    Steam 28.1/100 · +31.9 ptsMetacritic 44/100 · +16.0 pts
  5. Luke MitchellviaCheckpoint Gaming
    Oct 31, 2024·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 28.1/100 · +51.9 ptsMetacritic 44/100 · +36.0 pts