Disappointed Diablo IV fans hoping for a new expansion in 2025 will have to wait a little longer. 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 improve community communication by adopting a content roadmap approach, similar to Diablo Immortal and World of Warcraft. A roadmap detailing Diablo IV's 2025 seasons and updates will be released shortly before Season 8. However, the second expansion is explicitly excluded from this roadmap, confirming its 2026 release. He stated, "In 2025, or just before Season 8, we will have a 2025 roadmap for Diablo 4. Now, 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 during the development of Vessel of Hatred. The expansion's release was pushed back to 18 months post-launch instead of the planned 12 months. This delay, attributed to adapting to player feedback and adjusting live content, diverted resources and consequently impacted the timeline for subsequent content.
The recently launched Season of Witchcraft introduces new witchcraft powers, a fresh questline, and more. Our review of the base game awarded it a 9/10, praising its "stunning sequel status with near-perfect endgame and progression design."
### Diablo IV Classes Tier List - Overall Rating
