If you thought Blizzard was going to let Diablo’s 30th anniversary pass with just a polite nod to the past, you were wrong.

During its 30th Anniversary Spotlight, the studio did more than just chart a course for the future; it shadow-dropped a massive content patch that ticks off a wishlist fans have been theorizing about for decades.

In a surprise move, Diablo II: Resurrected is now available on Steam. But it gets better. For the first time in over 25 years, the classic game is getting a completely new playable class: the Warlock.

The Reign of the Warlock update is live currently, and it marks the beginning of what looks like a frantic, content-heavy year leading up to BlizzCon 2026 this September.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Warlock’s arrival and the major expansions headed for Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal.

The Warlock resurrected

For the Diablo II purists, today is huge. And rest assured, the Warlock isn’t just a Necromancer with a fresh coat of paint. It’s a class (pun intended) of its own, a distinct dark caster that feels right at home in the gritty, gothic aesthetic of Sanctuary’s past. The Warlock focuses heavily on demon summoning, binding, and transformation.

Along with the new class, Blizzard has finally added some modern necessities that the community has been begging for. We’re talking about native loot filters, advanced stash tabs, and a new system to track your achievements.

The endgame is getting a shakeup, too. A new consumable system lets players manually choose which acts are “Terrorized,” offering a bit more agency over the grind. If you manage to conquer the Terrorized Act bosses on Hell difficulty, you might find mystical statues that combine to unlock the Colossal Ancients, a punishing new boss battle designed to test your best builds.

If you’ve been holding off on Resurrected because you wanted it on your Steam Deck or just prefer Valve’s launcher, you’re officially out of excuses.

When the light condemns, the shadows provide. 😈

Play as the new Warlock Class:
🚨Today in Diablo II: Resurrected – Reign of the Warlock
🔜 April 28 in Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion
🗓️ June 2026 in Diablo Immortal pic.twitter.com/q94uPIXIhO

— Diablo (@Diablo) February 11, 2026

The Warlock’s reign has begun

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

While Diablo II: Resurrected is looking back, Diablo IV is charging forward. The developers confirmed that the next expansion, Lord of Hatred, launches on April 28.

The upcoming expansion takes us to Skovos, an ancient, Mediterranean-inspired region where humanity first emerged. But the expanded map is secondary to the reinforcements. Blizzard is answering player prayers by adding two new classes to the mix, namely the Warlock and the long-awaited Paladin. They represent the two sides of the Diablo universe. You get the Warlock that summons literal hellfire, and the Paladin, a warrior of holy light. It’s a perfect setup for a game defined by the war between angels and demons.

The developers are also reworking the endgame loop with War Plans, which sounds like a customizable activity path, and Echoing Hatred, a wave-based challenge that scales in difficulty. We’ll learn more about the mechanics during the Live Developer Update on March 6.

Mobile nightmares

Diablo Immortal isn’t being left out of the rotation, either. The mobile title is getting its own version of the Warlock later in 2026, rooted in forbidden Vizjerei magic and capable of summoning a Soulgorger demon.

Before that, the roadmap promises the return of Andariel, the Maiden of Anguish. The update also brings players back to a desecrated version of Lut Gholein. The desert city is split into a chaotic Common Ward and an elite High Ward, reflecting the tragic fall of the jewel of the desert.

One epic year

It’s shaping up to be a chaotic (in a good way) year for Sanctuary. Managing three live-service titles is a huge undertaking, but with the Warlock bridging the gap between eras, there seems to be something for every generation of fan.

Naturally, we want to hear from you: Are you double-dipping on Diablo II: Resurrected now that it’s finally Steam Deck friendly? Or are you saving your drive space for the Paladin in Diablo IV? Sound off in the comments and let us know which version of Hell you’re diving into first.

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