Summary
Some futureDiablo 4content will be exclusive to those that own theVessel of Hatredexpansion.Diablo 4was wildly successful when it first launched, but post-launch updates saw the community sour on the game. Then, Blizzard managed a turnaround, issuing updates that have proven to be largely popular among fans and launching the critically-acclaimedVessel of Hatredexpansion.
Diablo 4’sVessel of Hatredexpansion adds a new class to the game,the Spiritborn, and also gives players the chance to explore the Nahantu region and experience a brand-new story. It’s earned critical acclaim since its launch, and in fact, has helpedDiablo 4be nominated for The Game Awards 2024 in two different categories: Best Ongoing Game and Innovation in Accessibility.
For many hardcoreDiablo 4fans, picking upVessel of Hatredis a no-brainer. However, there may be those who are satisfied with the base game, or maybe choose to play the game through Xbox Game Pass and don’t want to spend money on the expansion. Unfortunately for those individuals, it’s been confirmed that some future seasonal content will be exclusive to those that own theVessel of Hatredexpansion.Diabloboss Rod Fergusson revealed thisin an interview with Polygon, stating, “We’re going to continue to develop features that will be, essentially, exclusive toVessel of Hatredowners.”
Diablo 4 Will Have Some Exclusive Seasonal Content for Vessel of Hatred Owners
“We’re going to continue to develop features that will be, essentially, exclusive toVessel of Hatredowners.”
While this may be disappointing news to thoseplayingDiablo 4through Game Passor anyone that is only interested in the base game content, it does make sense. After all, the existence ofVessel of Hatredalready means that someDiablo 4players are missing out on content anyway. Those that choose to skip the expansion don’t get access to the Spiritborn class and a slew of other content that was added as part of the DLC.
So far, noVessel of Hatred-exclusive seasonal content has been announced forDiablo 4, so it will be interesting to see how it’s ultimately handled. At the moment, Blizzard is busy withDiablo 4Season 6, which won’t be wrapping up until Jul 06, 2025. However, the studio is already looking toDiablo 4’s future, as it has recently pulled the curtain back on some of the content and balance changes that will be coming as part of Season 7. A specific start date forDiablo 4Season 7has not been announced yet, but it will presumably start at the end of January after Season 6 comes to an end.
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Diablo® IV is the ultimate action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot. Embark on the campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through beautifully dark settings and a gripping story, or explore an expansive end game and shared world where players can meet in towns to trade, team up to battle world bosses, or descend into PVP zones to test their skills against other players – no lobbies necessary – with cross-play, cross-progression, and couch co-op on Xbox.This is only the beginning for Diablo® IV, with new events, stories, seasons, rewards, and more looming on the horizon.
