Diablo 4 Expansion 2 Pre-Order

The Lord of Hatred expansion has officially been revealed, and the Diablo community is finally getting the one thing it has been screaming for since launch: The Paladin. Following the massive reveal at The Game Awards earlier this week (December 11, 2025), we now have concrete details on the next chapter of Diablo IV. Set to launch on April 28, 2026, the Lord of Hatred expansion will take us to the Skovos Isles to face Mephisto—but you don’t have to wait until April to start swinging a holy hammer. Here is everything we know about the Paladin, the confirmed features, and the rampant speculation surrounding the mysterious unnamed second class. The Paladin: Playable Now (With a Catch) The biggest news is that the Paladin isn’t just “coming soon”—it is playable right now for anyone who pre-purchases the expansion. This marks the first time Blizzard has released a class before the expansion it belongs to, likely a move to bring players back for Season 11. What we know about the Class: The Unnamed Second Class: The “Amazon” Theory vs. The “Warlock” Theory Blizzard confirmed that Lord of Hatred will ship with two new classes. The Paladin is the first, but the second will remain a mystery until launch day in April 2026. However, clues from the trailer and the new region (Skovos) have led to two leading theories. Theory A: The Amazon (or “Askari”) Theory B: The Warlock / Witch The Region: Skovos Isles We are finally leaving the mainland. The Skovos Isles are described as a “volcanic, jungle-covered archipelago” brimming with ancient ruins. Story: The Return of Lilith? The most shocking lore reveal is the “unthinkable alliance.” To defeat Mephisto (who has been festering in the Soulstone since the end of the base game), the Wanderer may be forced to resurrect or ally with a remnant of Lilith. The trailer explicitly shows Inarius’s tomb and hints that “Mother must return to save her children.” Release Date & Roadmap For now, the servers are flooded with Paladins. If you see a dozen players throwing blessed hammers in Kyovashad, you know why.