Blizzard Entertainment has announced the official release times for Diablo 4's upcoming expansion, Lord of Hatred, which introduces a new class and fresh endgame content. The DLC will launch simultaneously worldwide on October 8, 2024, but the exact time varies by region.
For players in North America, the expansion unlocks at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT on October 8. European gamers can dive in at 7 p.m. CEST, while those in the UK will get access at 6 p.m. BST. In Asia, the release falls on October 9 at 2 a.m. KST / 1 a.m. JST, and for Australian fans, it's 3 a.m. AEDT.
Lord of Hatred marks the first major expansion for Diablo 4, adding the Spiritborn class—a mystical fighter wielding spirit powers—and a new region called Nahantu, a steaming jungle filled with new horrors. The expansion also raises the level cap and introduces a challenging new endgame activity known as the Pit of the Ancients.
Blizzard has confirmed that pre-loading is now available for all platforms, so players can download the expansion ahead of time and jump straight into the action at launch. For those eager to start their journey, be sure to check the exact release time for your time zone to plan your session accordingly.