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Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Rated for Nintendo Switch Platforms – What the Leaks Reveal
6/21/2026, 12:14:14 PM
Rating Board Listings Signal Possible Nintendo Release
The Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS) has posted a rating entry for Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred on the Nintendo Switch. An update to the Taiwanese rating board shows a separate entry for the same expansion on the Switch 2 platform. Both listings appear to have been added in April 2026, though they were not publicly noted until June 2026. Rating board entries are typically required before a game can be sold, making them the most concrete public indication that the expansion – and potentially the base game – may arrive on a Nintendo console.
Background & Context
*Lord of Hatred* is the latest expansion for Blizzard’s action-RPG Diablo IV, released on other platforms in April 2026. Blizzard celebrated the franchise’s 30th anniversary earlier in the year with the “Reign of the Warlock” DLC for Diablo II: Resurrected. The company previously brought Diablo III and its expansion to the Switch in 2018, establishing a precedent for third-party releases on Nintendo hardware. Classification boards have previously leaked unannounced third-party titles, underscoring the relevance of these new entries.
Timeline of Disclosure
- April 2026 – Indonesian rating board entry for Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred on Switch (initially unnoticed).
- April 2026 – Taiwanese rating board entry for the same expansion on Switch 2 (also initially unnoticed).
- June 2026 – Gonintendo and NintendoLife publish articles highlighting the rating listings and their implications.
Data & Statistics
- Expansion title: Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred.
- Release on non-Nintendo platforms: April 2026.
- Rating entries: Indonesian board (Switch) and Taiwanese board (Switch 2).
- No official confirmation from Blizzard or Nintendo as of the June 2026 reports.
Official Statements & Responses
Both Blizzard Entertainment and Nintendo have issued no public comment regarding the rating entries. The articles note the absence of any press release, interview, or social-media announcement confirming a Nintendo release.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Platform designation: The Indonesian board lists the game for the original Switch, while the Taiwanese board lists it for the forthcoming Switch 2. It remains unclear which platform, or both, will receive the expansion.
- Base-game availability: The rating entries pertain only to the expansion; no rating for the core Diablo IV title has been identified.
- Release details: No information on launch dates, pricing, or distribution method has been provided.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Prepare to embark on your next epic demon-slaying journey in the new Diablo IV expansion, Lord of Hatred.” — Blizzard, Developer
- “Make your final stand against the Prime Evil Mephisto in a rich new campaign, master two new classes – the Paladin and Warlock, and discover the ancient region of Skovos.” — Blizzard, Developer
- “Finish the fight against Mephisto, master the new Paladin and Warlock classes, discover major skill tree updates, and explore an overhauled end game” — Blizzard, Developer
- “Take up your hammer and shield, wielding Holy Light to rain down heavenly justice on those who threaten Sanctuary.” — Blizzard, Developer
- “Craft War Plans to create your own endgame progression - advance through selections of your favorite activities and apply a range of modifiers to earn coveted rewards.” — Blizzard, Developer
What’s Next
Observers should monitor official channels for a formal announcement from Blizzard or Nintendo. Additional rating updates, press releases, or pre-purchase information could clarify the intended platform(s) and timing of the launch. Until such confirmation arrives, the rating entries remain the most reliable indicator of a potential Switch or Switch 2 release for *Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred*.
