Diablo 4 fans anticipating a new expansion in 2025 will need to adjust their expectations. Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson recently announced at the DICE Summit that the next major expansion won't arrive until 2026.
Fergusson highlighted Blizzard's commitment to improved community engagement, mirroring the strategies of Diablo Immortal and World of Warcraft by introducing content roadmaps. A roadmap detailing Diablo 4's 2025 plans, including seasonal updates, is expected soon. However, the 2026 expansion will not be included in this roadmap. He stated, "In 2025, or just before Season 8, we will have a 2025 roadmap for Diablo 4. Our second expansion won't be on that roadmap, because our second expansion is coming in 2026."
The delay, while not fully explained, is linked to the later-than-anticipated release of the "Vessel of Hatred" expansion. Originally planned for a 12-month release cycle, it launched 18 months after the game's debut. Fergusson attributed this to the team's responsiveness to player feedback and adjustments to live content, which temporarily diverted resources from "Vessel of Hatred," subsequently impacting the timeline for all subsequent content.
Diablo 4 recently launched its Season of Witchcraft, featuring new witchcraft abilities, a fresh questline, and more. The base game received a 9/10 rating, praised for its "stunning sequel with near-perfect endgame and progression design."
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