It's almost time for Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred! The major new expansion arrives on Xbox and other platforms on April 27th / 28th (depending on your timezone), and the good news is that the reviews have been impressive for it so far.
Lord of Hatred features a major new campaign in which you'll make your "final stand against the Prime Evil Mephisto", along with two new classes (Paladin and Warlock), the new region of Skovos, major Skill Tree reworks, level cap increases, an overhauled endgame and so much more!
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It currently has an 84 average rating on Metacritic for PC and PS5 (83 on Xbox), and here are some reviews:
CGM (9/10)
"Lord of Hatred is bursting at the seams with content. New classes, skill trees, abilities, new locations, and brand-new boss enemies await players on the island of Skovos. After playing 30+ hours of the new expansion, it feels like I barely scratched the surface of what Blizzard has brought to the table, and Diablo IV feels like a more fine-tuned experience than before. Fans who were waiting for a good reason to go back to hell (or a reason to go in the first place) will find one with Lord of Hatred."
Game Informer (8.5/10)
"Lord of Hatred accomplishes what a good expansion should. A strong story puts the likable cast through the wringer, and I was hooked to see it to its eventual conclusion. The new classes are fun, and a raised level cap (70), expanded skill trees, and more Torment Tiers (up to 12 now) provide more room for growth and replayability. War Plans provide a streamlined avenue to engaging with the already dense endgame content in a way I greatly appreciate. Lord of Hatred is an exceptional cherry on top of Diablo IV, further cementing the entire package as among the best action RPGs of the generation."
IGN (8/10)
"Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred offers a wonderfully satisfying conclusion to the Mephisto saga, with one of my favorite Diablo stories yet, some really compelling changes to buildcrafting, two equally interesting new classes, and an endgame that seems primed to be more accessible and life-devouring than ever before. There are a few missteps here and there, like the completely lame way the new endgame handles co-op progression, or the fewer than expected reasons to explore Skovos beyond the campaign missions – but the vast majority of changes, improvements, and additions are enough to convince me to sink even more time into this incredibly dense ARPG."
ComicBook (7/10)
"Ultimately, Lord of Hatred leaves Diablo 4 in a stronger place than it found it. It doesn’t fix every issue, and it doesn’t try to, but it builds on what works and pushes it just far enough to matter. There’s a confidence to it now, a sense that the game understands itself better than it did before. That clarity shows up in every part of the experience, from the narrative to the gameplay to the presentation. It’s not perfect, but it’s focused, and that focus makes it memorable. For fans, it’s an easy recommendation. For everyone else, it’s a very clear statement of what Diablo 4 is and what it intends to be."
There are a lot more 9/10, 8.5/10 and 8/10 scores where these come from, so it's a great start for Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred! If you're interested, the expansion is available for £35.99 / $39.99 on the Xbox Store in its Standard Edition form (there are other more expensive bundles too), and you not only get access to the Lord of Hatred DLC, but the Vessel of Hatred expansion from late 2024 as well.
We'll leave you with an official description and screenshots below, along with all the release times.
Prepare to embark on your next epic demon-slaying journey in the new Diablo IV expansion, Lord of Hatred. 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. With tons of new features, activities, and major updates like an overhauled endgame, transmutation, and set bonuses, this expansion enhances the Diablo IV experience to bring depth, adventure, and the promise of peril at every turn.