As part of what seems like a more annualized release schedule of expansions this time around, Diablo 4 has released its first, Vessel of Hatred, along with a new

Vessel of Hatred is a reason to return to Sanctuary. Perhaps you never needed one; if you're a seasonal slayer who spent the past 16 months gleefully extinguishing helltides, then the first Diablo 4 expansion is best viewed simply enough as more of something you already love.

Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred expansion feels like an essential pickup for players who want a deeper Diablo 4 experience.

Vessel of Hatred brings welcome changes, an exciting story and versatile new class to Diablo 4, and should please both casual and hardcore players.

At the conclusion of Diablo IV's campaign, Sanctuary seems like things are improving. Lilith has been vanquished, and the Lord of Hatred has been sealed away in a soulstone. Clutched securely in the hand of Neyrelle,

Vessel of Hatred features a new region called Nahantu, which is divided into six areas, mostly comprised of jungles and canyons. It’s not terribly diverse and you’ll see yourself often tired of galloping past hordes of monsters without a care in the world but to get to the mission objective;

Almost a year and a half later, the first of which is finally here in Vessel of Hatred. For all intents and purposes, Vessel of Hatred is more Diablo IV – but that isn’t a bad thing. It’s an addition to the base game that sports many of the same strengths and even amends some of its weaknesses.

Ten years ago, the Reaper of Souls expansion completely reimagined and revived Diablo III. It overhauled huge swaths of the game, strengthening its foundation enough that D3 remained a fun time even as it stretched far past what should have been its expiration date.

Vessel of Hatred, the first major expansion to the base game hit from last year, arrives with massive expectations. The super successful

In a little over a year since its original release, Diablo 4 transformed from a decent action RPG into one of the best, a post-launch metamorphosis that few games have pulled off