Vessel of Hatred is the first expansion for Diablo 4, and adds a new class, region, and act for the campaign. It also overhauls a ton of different systems for the game, officially pushing Diablo 4 into version 2.0. But when can you and your friends dive into Nahantu and meet the Spiritborn for the first time?
Here’s when Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred and season 6 start, the pre-download times for the new expansion, and what comes with the 2.0 update.
What time does Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred and season 6 start?
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred and season 6 start at 4 p.m. PDT on Monday, Oct. 7, according to a Blizzard blog post. Here’s when that is in your time zone:
In terms of when you can preload the expansion, that is currently available for all players, both via Battle.net and on console.
While these are the expected launch times for both the new expansion and season — which launch simultaneously this time, unlike with Diablo 4’s launch — Blizzard has occasionally run into a few hiccups on launch day. These technical issues can delay the launch window by several hours, or cause a large queue to appear. Even if you are able to get in, there could potentially be large amounts of lag or difficulty progressing quests due to server issues. We’ll update this post once Vessel of Hatred and season 6 are officially live and playable.
What’s new in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred and season 6
While many of the seasons in the first year of Diablo 4 completely overhauled massive systems like Loot Reborn or added new modes to the game, Vessel of Hatred adds all of that plus a new class, region, and more. Blizzard has touched virtually every aspect of Diablo 4 here, from the campaign and leveling experience to how the endgame works.
