Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Reviews
Returning characters may find some appreciation from long-time fans, but Lord of Hatred is just another tired, safe addition to Diablo 4 that fails to really excite.
Diablo IV – Lord of Hatred is by far one of the more impactful and thoughtful expansions to hit the series. The narrative is absolutely well-done, the backend improvements to the gameplay are well-executed, and the gameplay experience as a whole is fun from beginning to end. There’s not much to hate with this one.
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred brings Mephisto back, along with a staggering amount of new content, a must play for RPG and Diablo fans alike.
On its own, Lord of Hatred isn’t worth your time. If you think of it as unlocking another year of Diablo 4 content though, and resolve to put the shambolic events of the expansion behind you, then it’s fine. It continues to build and improve upon the game’s core systems and, at the end of the day, it’s still a ton of fun to blow up hordes of demons.
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred was a lot of fun; new systems are deeper and more interesting than those in Vessel of Hatred, the Warlock is a fantastic class, and the narrative issues in the campaign are of little consequence in this genre. It’s just a shame that the expansion doesn’t so much expand the game into new, uncharted territory as simply patch up its shaky foundations.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Even if the core experience is still that of a “good game”, when an expansion has only just been released and I’m left feeling not the least bit excited but am instead asking “Classic Mode, when?”, then you know that it has utterly failed.
Boasting a profound reinvention that overhauls the game's core player power routes and lacklustre endgame options, Lord of Hatred is a masterful recalibration that replaces "more of the same" with genuine mechanical depth, making it an essential evolution for veterans and the perfect demonic olive branch for the sceptics.
If you’re upgrading from the base game and didn’t buy Vessel of Hatred, you’ll be thrilled to find out that it comes included if you buy Lord of Hatred, which makes the $40 asking price a bit easier to swallow.
While the storyline concluding Diablo IV and Vessel of Hatred might not satisfy every fan's narrative expectations, Lord of Hatred compensates by making extraordinary strides in its moment-to-moment gameplay. The overhaul to skill customization grants players far deeper build autonomy, transforming character progression into one of the most flexible and finely tuned design systems in modern action RPGs. When viewed as a cohesive whole, Diablo IV and its expansion arc deliver a rich, deeply engaging experience that firmly cements itself as an essential play for any fan of the genre.
Review in Persian | Read full review
One of the high points of the Diablo series in terms of story and presentation. There are also some solid improvements to the gameplay and endgame, but at times it tries a bit too hard to be “Diablo III”, sacrificing its own identity in the process. It’s time for it to fully embrace and define its own identity.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Perhaps the biggest problem with Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred is that it ends too quickly. But by refining all the quality-of-life systems, especially in the endgame, it automatically seduces us into remaining in Sanctuary for many, many hours after the epic ending of its story. This is certainly the expansion the game needs not only to satisfactorily conclude the journey begun in 2023, but also to elevate it, as a whole, to the highest levels of the entire franchise.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred delivers a strong narrative continuation with memorable twists, improved gameplay systems, and meaningful additions to both progression and endgame. While the campaign is relatively short and occasional technical issues hold it back, the expansion successfully refreshes the experience and offers dozens of hours of engaging content for returning players.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is a very strong expansion that not only advances the story and introduces a brilliant Sorcerer and a powerful Paladin, but also finally brings some order to the end-game and gives players plenty of reasons to stay in Sanctuary for longer. It’s not perfect, but Blizzard has laid solid foundations for the further development of the whole of Diablo 4. It’s an expansion that leaves you wanting more in the best possible sense: it ends, and you simply want more.
Review in Polish | Read full review
After the disappointing Vessel of Hatred, Blizzard redeems itself with Lord of Hatred, delivering an expansion that serves up a very enjoyable campaign, two new character classes, and some new features that truly enrich the Diablo 4 experience. There's a sense of completeness and finality to the this expansion that makes it a must for Diablo 4 fans.
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred contains a huge and unforgettable campaign along with so many tweaks, new systems, additional challenges, and awesome boss fights that it makes me wish more developers would pour this much love and attention into their expansions. 😈
Lord of Hatred is a solid expansion that does some things right and hits the right notes, but gets lost, once again, in what seems like an occasionally excessive desire to cut corners. The direction taken is definitely more focused and the new features introduced can have a significant impact on the future of Diablo IV, but it must be acknowledged that many things still need to be kept under control and guided step by step. The island of Skovos is sometimes too anonymous as a location, but the two new classes, although quite ordinary, have the merit of offering players a new, dual way to approach this new way of experiencing the endgame, and that alone is a huge plus. It's a shame because the story could have been a bit more 'polished,' but I'm still happy because there are cool things here that need to be appreciated for what they are.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion offers a massive improvement in narrative depth and cinematic quality. The new Warlock class and refined farming systems like War Plans provide a satisfying gameplay loop. While the core experience remains familiar, it is a compelling update worth playing.
Review in Korean | Read full review
Lord of Hatred might be the best Diablo expansion ever released, and it certainly positions Diablo IV in the best place it has ever been. Whether you are an old Diablo player who skipped IV entirely, someone who bounced off at launch, or a completely new player to the series, Lord of Hatred offers the perfect time to enter hell and take on what Diablo IV has to offer.
A robust but conflicted expansion that improves Diablo IV’s systems while struggling to justify its price and predictable campaign.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The Lord of Hatred expansion makes Diablo 4 feel like a vastly more complete experience, serving as a massive wake-up call that proves the base campaign was only just the beginning.