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What changed in Diablo® IV in 2026

29 updates · 15 main milestones · Feb 12, 2026 to Jun 5, 2026

  1. 1 event
    Flamefinger's Claws Cosmeticnew content

    Glaive cosmetic available on Day 5 of the free gifts.

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  2. 1 event
    Overlord's Odium Cosmeticnew content

    Two-handed Axe cosmetic available on Day 4 of the free gifts.

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  3. 1 event
    Nangari Wounder Cosmeticnew content

    Dagger cosmetic available on Day 3 of the free gifts.

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  4. 4 events
    March of the Goblins Eventgameplay

    Strike down goblins for event reputation and earn the Regalia of the Sacred Creed.

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    King Kanai's Last Stand Cosmeticnew content

    Shield cosmetic available on Day 2 of the free gifts.

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    30th Anniversary Celebrationsseasonal event

    Limited-time events and free weapon cosmetics from June 2 to June 9.

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    Mother's Blessing Eventgameplay

    Grants increased multiplicative XP in both Seasonal and Eternal realms starting June 2.

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  5. 2 events
    Blood Raven's Talon Cosmeticnew content

    One-handed Sword cosmetic available on Day 1 of the free gifts.

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    Daily Free Gifts in In-Game Shopshop

    New gift each day from June 1 to June 6, available until June 9.

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  6. 7 events
    Major Skill & Itemization Updatesbalance changeMilestone

    Skill Tree reworks and new skill variants for all classes, along with level cap increases.

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    Two New Classes Introducednew contentMilestone

    New classes include a Holy Light melee class and a Warlock class that commands demons and hellfire.

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    Includes the Vessel of Hatred Expansionnew contentMilestone

    Instantly unlock Diablo IV’s first expansion and gain early access to new classes and features.

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    Launch of Warlock Classnew contentMilestone

    Unleash the forbidden powers of the new Warlock Class when Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred launches.

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    Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Expansion Available Nowdlc releaseMilestone

    Embark on your next epic demon-slaying journey against Mephisto in a gripping new campaign.

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    Overhauled Endgame ExperiencegameplayMilestone

    New activities and system updates for endgame progression, including Craft War Plans and Echoing Hatred.

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    Explore the New Region of Skovosnew contentMilestone

    A never-before-seen region with new towns, dungeons, and monsters.

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  7. 5 events
    New Endgame Systemsnew contentMilestone

    Overview of new endgame systems being introduced.

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    New Class Skill Treesnew contentMilestone

    Details on the new Class Skill Trees introduced in the expansion.

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    Talisman Systemnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of the new Talisman system.

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    Horadric Cubenew contentMilestone

    Details on the new Horadric Cube feature.

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    Introduction of Lord of Hatred Expansionnew contentMilestone

    Overview of new content releasing with the Lord of Hatred expansion.

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  8. 4 events
    New Killstreak Mechanicgameplay
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    Free Trial for the Paladinnew content
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    Become The Butchernew content
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    Earn DOOM items through the free Reliquarynew content
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  9. 4 events
    Overhauled Endgame MechanicsgameplayMilestone

    Significant changes made to the endgame experience.

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    Quality-of-Life Upgrades Implementedquality of life

    Various improvements to enhance gameplay experience.

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    Reign of the Warlock DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    New DLC adds a fresh class, new content, and quality-of-life upgrades.

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    New Class Introduced: Warlocknew contentMilestone

    A brand new class added with the Reign of the Warlock DLC.

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