Diablo 4 Expansion Update: Next Major Release Expected in 2026

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

Fergusson announced plans to improve community engagement by implementing content roadmaps, mirroring the strategies of 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."

Fergusson offered insight into the delay, though specifics were limited. Blizzard's initial plan called for annual expansions, with Vessel of Hatred in 2024 and a subsequent expansion in 2025. However, Vessel of Hatred's release was pushed back to 18 months post-launch, instead of the planned 12. This delay, according to Fergusson, stemmed from diverting resources from the expansion to address player feedback and live content adjustments. This impacted the expansion's internal timeline and subsequently delayed all future planned content.

Diablo 4 recently launched its Season of Witchcraft, featuring new witchcraft powers, a 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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