Our April IGN First "cover story" is underway with Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred! As we kick off our coverage today, get an exclusive first look at an in-game cutscene from Diablo 4's upcoming second expansion. Watch it above.
The cutscene, as described by Blizzard: "Walk the path of faith and fire as Queen Adreona stands beside Akarat, their alliance forged in defiance of encroaching darkness. But devotion is a fragile thing, and unseen forces twist the truth, lurking just beyond the light. Will you follow… or be led astray?"
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion arrives April 28, 2026, on Battle.net, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam. If you missed our review of Diablo 4 or its first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, take a look before you dive into Lord of Hatred, and stay tuned to IGN for more exclusive coverage all April long!
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