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Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Arrives, Adds Paladin, Level 70

4/28/2026

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Blizzard Launches Diablo IV

Blizzard launched Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred in the U.S. on April 27, 2026 at 4 pm PDT.
It adds Skovos, raises the level cap to 70, and adds Paladin and Warlock.
War Plans replace the old end-game and make Torment span tiers I-XII with Talisman bonuses.
Patch 3.0 preload starts April 23, 2026 at 4 pm PDT, bundling the Vessel of Hatred with the launch.

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Korn Releases Song

Korn released its first new song in over four years, “Reward the Scars,” for the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred promotional video.
Frontman Jonathan Davis said the track grew from Korn’s sessions and matches Diablo’s focus on pain and transformation.
Blizzard vice president Kevin Bjelajac described the collaboration as a meeting of brands confronting darkness.
Blizzard hopes the video will reinforce the expansion’s story of choice and resisting evil.

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Blizzard Launches Diablo IV

Blizzard launched Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred in the U.S. on April 27, 2026 at 4 pm PDT.
It adds Skovos, raises the level cap to 70, and adds Paladin and Warlock.
War Plans replace the old end-game and make Torment span tiers I-XII with Talisman bonuses.
Patch 3.0 preload starts April 23, 2026 at 4 pm PDT, bundling the Vessel of Hatred with the launch.

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