Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion earns strong early reviews
gamingApr 21, 20261471
Blizzard's Diablo IV expansion Lord of Hatred adds a full Warlock class, a Loot Filter, the War Plans endgame system, and an itemization overhaul that makes Uniques worth chasing again. Early reviews compare Lord of Hatred to Diablo III's Reaper of Souls, highlighting the War Plans progression and itemization changes as the expansion's standout improvements. Reviewers praise the campaign's emotionally heavy moments but criticize its clunky, weaker-than-average story pacing.
Key Highlights
Adds full Warlock class, Loot Filter, and War Plans endgame system.
Itemization overhaul reintroduces chase-worthy Uniques and reshapes loot progression.
Campaign delivers emotionally heavy moments but suffers from clunky pacing.