Diablo 4 “Lord of Hatred” is about to launch, and we’ve got all the details on release times, preload, and what to expect at launch.
Blizzard is about to release Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred. The expansion officially launches on April 28, 2026, but as is typical for Blizzard, it will roll out via a globally synchronized release. Depending on your region, the exact start time will vary. We’ve summarized the key details for you.
Diablo 4: Global Release Times at a Glance
The launch happens simultaneously worldwide, based on US West Coast time. For players, this results in the following start times:
- USA (West Coast, Irvine): April 27, 4:00 PM (PDT)
- USA (New York): April 27, 7:00 PM (EDT)
- Austin: April 27, 6:00 PM (CDT)
- São Paulo: April 27, 8:00 PM (BRT)
For Europe, the release shifts to the following day:
- London: April 28, 12:00 AM (BST)
- Berlin: April 28, 1:00 AM (CEST)
- Istanbul: April 28, 2:00 AM (TRT)
In Asia and Oceania, the expansion launches early in the morning accordingly.
Preload Already Available
If you want to jump in right at launch, you can prepare ahead of time: the preload is already live on Battle.net, Xbox, and PlayStation. This helps you avoid long download times at release.
Cinematic and Story Introduction
Shortly before release, Blizzard also published the opening cinematic. It leads directly into the expansion’s story and shows the consequences of Mephisto’s influence. Neyrelle once again takes center stage as she confronts the Lord of Hatred.
Music Collaboration with Korn
Alongside the release, there’s also an unusual collaboration: the band :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} contributed an exclusive track titled “Reward the Scars” for the expansion. The official music video premieres on April 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM (German time).
