It was a big day to kick off the 30th anniversary of the Diablo franchise. We got not only one, but three expansions with the introduction of the Warlock class for Diablo Immortal, Diablo II: Resurrected, and Diablo IV! We were also treated to seeing the Warlock in action in all three games, with the Diablo II: Resurrected - Reign of the Warlock expansion launching TODAY! Let's start with the announcement of the Warlock cinematic"
Diablo II: Resurrected – Reign of the Warlock (Available Today)
- Introducing the Warlock: A class whose power is forged in the fires of Hell, that is focused on demon summoning, binding and transformation to dominate the battlefield.
- New Endgame Challenge: Earn consumables and choose which acts are Terrorized, cranking up difficulty and rewards to their peak. Conquering Terrorized Act bosses in Hell difficulty may unveil one of five mystical statues. Combine them to unlock a punishing new boss battle, the Colossal Ancients, designed to push your skills and builds to the next level.
- Quality-of-Life Updates: Reign of the Warlock is enhanced with the addition of loot filters, advanced stash tabs, and an all-new Chronicle system to track your treasure-hunting legacy and gain new rewards after completion.
It's exciting to see the game launch on Steam as well (link here) as it's a whole new audience for those who want to join the fight there. It should also make it far easier to play on the Steamdeck on the go. We've got a gameplay trailer to go with the CGI announcement that also showcases some of the endgame changes:
Diablo Immortal also gets a big update, including the Warlock as well as a rework of the endgame, loot, and a great deal more. It should be a great one for those waiting on a new class after mastering the Druid from last year.
Diablo Immortal – Andariel Rises
- 2026 Roadmap: Diablo Immortal’s next chapter brings the return of the legendary Maiden of Anguish, Andariel, along with the new Warlock class and a slate of new campaign updates throughout 2026 - including new zone, events, IP collaborations, and gameplay updates.
- New Warlock Class: Arriving Summer 2026, Diablo Immortal’s Warlock is a dark spellcaster rooted in forbidden Vizjerei magic who has perfected devastating mastery over demons, including the monstrous Soulgorger.
- Lut Gholein Returns: Split into chaotic Common Ward and eerie yet elegant High Ward, the city of Lut Gholein from Diablo II reflects its tragic, hellish desecration.
We also got to see the future Andariel-focused roadmap for Diablo Immortal, which you can see here:
Diablo IV gets a big bump as well, though we'll have to wait until the end of April to play it. Not only a new character class in the Warlock, but also a reworked endgame, the return of the Horadric Cube and charms, War Plans, and a lot more. We've even got a completely new region in Sanctuary – the cradle of man, Skovos.
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (Launching April 28)
- Diablo IV’s upcoming expansion calls players back to Sanctuary to confront Mephisto’s growing influence, pairing an epic fight with the Lord of Hatred himself with major gameplay evolution.
- Two New Classes - Warlock and Paladin: Experience the heavy-metal might of the Warlock against the divine light of the Paladin. Two heroes stand at opposite extremes in the fight against Mephisto. Diablo IV offers a unique take on the Warlock, defined by its metal chains, flames, and destructive power that turn the wrath of Hell against itself.
- More information about the Warlock in Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred will be revealed in a Live Developer Update on March 5 at 11 am PT, broadcast on the Diablo YouTube and Twitch channels.
- Systems & Endgame Evolution: New endgame systems give players greater control over progression and challenge. War Plans introduces customizable activity paths that allow players to shape their endgame experience, while the rare Echoing Hatred encounters push builds to their limits through escalating waves of increasingly difficult enemies.
- New Region of Skovos: The final showdown with Mephisto takes place in the ancient region of Skovos. New characters, quests, and monsters await players as they explore the ancient Mediterranean-inspired landscapes where humanity first emerged.
Wow, wow, wow, wow....wow. This is how you celebrate one of the biggest franchise milestones of all time. The Diablo IV revamp of the Skill Twig...ahem, Skill TREE gives us 40 new skills and a lot more ways to make our characters exactly the way we want in exciting new ways. The return of the Horadric Cube and the way you can build out endgame runs with the War Plans will provide all new ways to find exactly what your character needs.
If you want to watch the entire presentation, you'll find that right here, with the more succinct one found here:
You can check out the Diablo II: Resurrected expansion right now, but you won't have long to wait for the expansion to Diablo Immortal or Diablo IV, with the former hitting later this year, and the latter coming our way on April 28. Stay tuned – it's not a coincidence that a two foot statue of Lilith stands behind me in all my videos...
See you in Hell.
