Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred Pre-Load And Launch Times Revealed
Blizzard has announced the official launch times for Diablo 4’s second expansion, Lord of Hatred, which concludes the storyline involving the demon lord Mephisto. The expansion launches on April 27 at 4 PM PT for players in North, South, and Central America, with global availability following on April 28. The staggered release reflects standard distribution patterns across time zones.
The expansion arrives alongside Patch 3.0.0, which brings significant gameplay updates to the base game. Blizzard is also partnering with Overwatch to introduce exclusive cosmetic skins exclusive to Diablo 4, with additional rewards available through Twitch Drops during the launch window.
The announcement comes after Blizzard’s final developer livestream prior to release, during which the studio detailed comprehensive patch notes and expansion content. The coordinated global rollout ensures all players can experience the new content within a consistent timeframe.