Diablo 4's Next Expansion Delayed to 2026

Disappointed Diablo IV fans hoping for a new expansion in 2025 will need to adjust their expectations. 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 engagement by adopting a content roadmap strategy, 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 will not be included on this roadmap, as its release is slated for 2026. 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 encountered during the development of Vessel of Hatred, the 2024 expansion. Originally planned for a 12-month release cycle after the game's launch, Vessel of Hatred ultimately arrived 18 months later. This delay, attributed to incorporating player feedback and adjusting live content, resulted in resource reallocation and a knock-on effect pushing back subsequent content, including the next expansion.

Diablo IV recently launched its Season of the Witchcraft, introducing 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 that makes it absolutely excruciating to put down."

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