Diablo 4's Next Expansion After Vessel of Hatred Won't Come Until 2026

Diablo 4 fans anticipating a new expansion in 2025 will need to adjust their expectations. Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson announced at the DICE Summit in Las Vegas that the next major expansion won't arrive until 2026.

Fergusson revealed plans to enhance community engagement by adopting a content roadmap strategy, similar to Diablo Immortal and World of Warcraft. A roadmap detailing Diablo 4's 2025 content, including seasons and 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, but at least players will have the road ahead."

While Fergusson didn't elaborate on the reasons for the delay, he hinted at challenges encountered with the "Vessel of Hatred" expansion. Initially planned for a 12-month release cycle after the game's launch, it was ultimately released 18 months later. This delay, attributed to incorporating player feedback and adjusting live content, resulted in resource reallocation and a subsequent pushback of subsequent planned content.

Diablo 4 recently launched its Season of Witchcraft, introducing new witchcraft powers, a questline, and more. The base game received a 9/10 rating from [Source Name - replace with actual source if known], praising its "stunning sequel with near-perfect endgame and progression design."

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