Blizzard Entertainment took over the title, continuing the series with installations that are always a hit.
But before then, here is a quick glimpse at everything we know aboutDiablo IV: Vessel of Hatred.
What is Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred?
Blizzard Entertainment announced the upcoming release of its expansion for the highly acclaimed actionRPGDiablo IV.
Coming to the scene asVessel of Hatred, the expansion will definitely be the apex of theDiabloseries fourth instalment.
Story
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatredsstory continues from where theDiablo IVstory left.
However, Blizzard also integrates a new story in honor of Mephistos legacy.
In the base game, the events happen 50 years afterDiablo IIIs Reaper of Souls.
But forVessel of Hatred,it happens 72 years afterDiablo 2.
Before she dies, she warns the Wanderer that they would not triumph over the Prime Evils without her.
She then flees alone, knowing that the Prime Evils are trailing her.
Neyrelle only hopes she will find a way to annihilate them completely.
TheVessel of Hatredunlocks the next chapter in the story, with the party searching for Neyrelle.
Gameplay
Players are on a mission to trace Neyrelle, journeying across the Sanctuary with the Soulstone.
Explore the vast jungle into the new region of Nahantu with your mercenaries in an all-new Spiritborn class.
You will love how perfectly the new class blends with the jungles theme.
Unleash fighting styles and new mystical synergies previously only awakened beneath the canopy of the lush jungle.
Traverse the Sanctuary, discover Mephistos ulterior agendas, and deserted towns overtaken by civilization.
Its a journey of survival with your life and that of Neyrelles hanging in the balance.
Encounter warring tribes only comparable to the survivors of the Teganze desert or the Kurasts hellish overgrowth.
Clash with the gruesome enemies awaiting you in the dungeons and plotting your downfall.
Only partying up will help you survive a multi-faceted dungeon.
The mercenaries are your powerful allies whose power keeps growing as you fight through the jungle.
Aside from the combat,Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatredoffers players new pet options.
They will help you gather and stack material and gold from the map.
Development
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatredmaintains theDiablofranchises development and publishing team from Blizzard Entertainment.
Trailer
Blizzard Entertainment has already released an announcement trailer.
Fans can watch the trailer on YouTube for an early glimpse into the expansions environment and characters.
The 03:43-minute video begins with Neyrelle grasping onto the Soulstone and making chants.
Moments later, shes interrupted by a character on a boat.
A monster in her mother’s body then appears, captures her, and tears her apart.
You made a choice, and I warned you there would be consequences, the monster speaks.
After holding her momentarily, Neyrelle is set free.
She turns to the character who sought to offer help.
Only to find the character struck in the chest to death.
Neyrelle ventures on the boat alone, still uttering the chants.
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