World and expansions
Sanctuary, Nahantu and Skovos
Where Diablo IV takes place and which release added what. Ownership labels on every page of this site come from the tables here, and the Amazon, announced for 2027, is set apart clearly.
Three releases, one world
Base game Base game
Released June 2023. The base regions are Fractured Peaks, Scosglen, Dry Steppes, Kehjistan and Hawezar. Its story is Lilith's return; her defeat is what the expansions build on.
Vessel of Hatred Vessel of Hatred
Released October 2024. It adds the jungle region of Nahantu, the Spiritborn class, Mercenaries, Kurast Undercity and more. Blizzard says it reveals the events that set Mephisto's ambitions in motion. Any Lord of Hatred purchase unlocks it.
Lord of Hatred Lord of Hatred
Released April 27, 2026 (Pacific time). It adds the Skovos isles, the Paladin and Warlock, the Mephisto campaign, and War Plans, the Horadric Cube, the Talisman, Echoing Hatred and Fishing. It also carried the level 70 and skill tree updates for everyone.
Skovos and Temis
From Blizzard's Lord of Hatred page.
Skovos is the ancient birthplace of the firstborn civilization and the former home of Lilith and Inarius, now ruled by the Oracle and the Amazon Queen. Its volcanic west, forested east and the sunken lands between hold crumbling temples, waterlogged shores, towns, dungeons and monsters, including cultists and horrors from the sea. Official
Its capital, Temis, is designed as the endgame hub: after the campaign it becomes a streamlined place for everything you want to reach. Official Maxroll's guides place the War Plans table, the Horadric Cube, a Pit obelisk and the Echoing Hatred seer there. Tested
The Lord of Hatred story: Mephisto, the Prime Evil of Hatred, stirs again after Lilith's defeat and spreads corruption toward Skovos. Neyrelle struggles to contain him, and you must reach him before he can reach the Pools of Creation. Official
Fishing starts here too, with a quest from Shi Yugong on a dock on the coast. Fishing
Nahantu
Nahantu is the untamed jungle region of Vessel of Hatred and the home of the Spiritborn. Mercenaries you can recruit arrived with the expansion, and the Kurast Undercity opens once you progress that campaign. All of it is included when you buy Lord of Hatred. Vessel of Hatred
What each edition includes
| Edition | Base game | Vessel of Hatred | Lord of Hatred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diablo IV (base game) | Yes | No | No |
| Vessel of Hatred expansion | Requires it | Yes | No |
| Lord of Hatred expansion | Requires it | Yes, included | Yes |
| Age of Hatred Collection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Blizzard's Lord of Hatred page: the expansion requires the base game, and buying it unlocks Vessel of Hatred. The Age of Hatred Collection bundles the base game and both expansions and is also on Nintendo Switch 2. Editions and prices change; check the store for what is on sale.
See the new and returning guide for which features each purchase unlocks.
The Amazon is announced for 2027
At BlizzCon 2026, Blizzard announced the Amazon as a Class Pack for the first half of 2027, with pricing and purchase details to be shared closer to release. She is not in the game today, and we list no build for her.
- Origin: the island of Skovos, first shown in Lord of Hatred.
- Gender lock: the first female-only class in Diablo IV.
- Weapons: the bow returns, and the javelin is a new weapon type for the game.
- Four archetypes: the Champion (sword and shield with buffs), the Skirmisher (javelin hit and run), the Ranger (precision archer) and the Commander (a general leading phalanxes of Valkyries).
- Design pillars: battle expertise, unrivaled athleticism and mythical magic.
Sources: Blizzard's BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremonies recap and What's Next panel recap. Amazon page
Also announced at BlizzCon: a new animated series with Netflix and Diablo V, planned for Spring 2029. Neither changes Diablo IV today.