Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Reviews
It's great to see that Blizzard has managed to win back the fans in the past few seasons and is taking the next step in the right direction with Vessel of Hatred. Whether you quickly stopped playing Diablo IV because there was too little to do or you are simply ready for new content, with Vessel of Hatred you will get an excellent expansion. If Blizzard can maintain this upward trend and quickly add new raids, the future of Diablo looks very bright.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is an expansion that brings more than a breath of fresh air to Blizzard's hack ‘n slash. Admittedly, many of the new features come from the previous season's updates, but the solid base has been supplemented with some well-crafted innovations, the most important of which is the Spiritist. The new class enjoys exciting gameplay and animations, and is a lot of fun to use. We are left with some questions about the direction Blizzard wants to take: what is Diablo IV for the US development house? A hack ‘n slash or an MMO? It is time to make a clear decision.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred is not just an expansion; it’s a statement of intent from Blizzard, a clear sign that the franchise is alive and continuously evolving. With the introduction of a new class, a deep and flexible rune system, new areas to explore, and a meticulously crafted story, Vessel of Hatred not only expands the world of Sanctuarium but also enriches it with new possibilities and a depth that promises to keep players glued to the screen for months to come. If this is the beginning of expansion support for Diablo 4, then we can rest assured that we’ll be playing this title for many years to come.
Review in Italian | Read full review
With Vessel of Hatred, Diablo IV enriches its lore and gameplay with Nahantu’s terror-laden jungles and the Spiritborn’s untamable rage. Prepare to dive into darkness, where every step through Nahantu brings you closer to a diabolic world where survival is a blood-soaked triumph and every victory a whispered warning—Hell awaits, and it is hungry.
The Vessel of Hatred expansion delivers a robust and engaging experience for Diablo IV players by introducing a new region rich in culture and mythology, as well as a new playable class with unique mechanics and innovative combat dynamics. The immersive storytelling and design of the new areas maintain the high standards of the franchise, providing additional hours of exploration and character development. While some aspects, such as the new PvE mode, require a group of players to fully appreciate, the content offered in the expansion further enriches the game’s universe. For fans of Diablo IV and action RPGs in general, Vessel of Hatred is a package worth investing in, especially for those looking for new ways to customize their adventures and explore new facets of the dark and immersive world of Sanctuary.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred leans further into becoming an MMO-lite, adding more multiplayer end-game activities to keep content feeling more varied. However, the narrative is heavy-handed and doesn't do Diablo IV any favors.
Vessel of Hatred brings back the Diablo experience we've come to expect from Blizzard, with new territory, new enemies and new mechanics.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred introduces enough new content to make it compelling for Diablo 4 fans at launch, despite concerns about potential endgame grind.
Ultimately, the jury is out on if this will all come together and click as a satisfying longer-term live-service experience. There are a lot more activities, progression systems, and interesting loot ideas and actual endgame here to sink your demonic claws into. For now, Vessel of Hatred continues to be in dialogue with its own legacy, from setting its story campaign in the jungles of Diablo II’s Kurast to looking back at some of the key progression and power systems of the franchise’s own past that clicked with players and bringing them back with a new spin.
Vessel of Hatred blends the intense gameplay of the new class, the Spiritborn, with an ethereal adventure story and exquisite narrative. Definitely a great expansion.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
For over a year, Diablo 4 has been striving to understand the hearts of gamers, and this expansion pack is its first test. While there are positive changes in many areas, it still doesn't seem to have fully created a sense of connection with the players.
Review in Korean | Read full review
Vessel of Hatred is superb. With new content and foundational updates, it represents the most fun, approachable, and deepest version of Diablo 4 to date.
Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred has a great start, mediocre middle, and frustrating ending. The Spiritborn class is a fantastic addition, along with the new Mercenary system. At $40 if you’re in it for the story you may come out as frustrated as I am, but if gameplay is all you care about then there’s a lot to love.
Improved mechanics, polished gameplay and the introduction of the Spiritborn makes Vessel of Hatred the best version of Diablo IV to date.
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred isn't just the best that Diablo 4 has ever been, it feels like it could be the best Diablo as a whole has ever been.
While the campaign ends on a cliffhanger, there’s going to be continuity in all the endgame activities until what will likely be another expansion. In a lot of ways, this feels like a whole new game; as this expansion brings so many new and different things with it, from revamping the difficulties to adding co-op dungeons, a new class, and even a new season. There’s so much to do and see, Diablo IV is going to take over your life once again. I love the ride that Vessel of Hatred goes on, as it continues from where Diablo IV left off, only to build and improve on itself for a hellishly good time.
The short of it is that Vessel of Hatred was full of content, both campaign and endgame. A thoroughly fun and interesting story addition to the base game, with what seemed to me, was more polished graphics (even conduit shrines seemed to pop out at you). The Spirtborn was extremely fun to play, and that’s putting it mildly. The amount of meta builds that are going to come out of the new class might outnumber all the other classes combined. All in all, a great expansion, worth picking up day 1.
If you bounced off Diablo 4 at launch, there's never been a better time to jump in. If you already liked or loved D4, the Vessel of Hatred adds another notch to Blizzard's history of creating exquisite and transformative expansions.
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred is a full-fledged, well oiled machine of darkness! This is a true, epic expansion that adds a ton of great content to Diablo 4 including a fun new class and world events.