Blizzard Entertainment has revealed a new expansion for Diablo IV called Lord of Hatred, and it will bring the highly requested Paladin class to the game when it launches on April 28, 2026. It will also bring a second unannounced class to Diablo IV, too, but Blizzard hasn't revealed what that class is yet. 

Lord of Hatred will finish the Age of Hatred Saga that loosely began in the base game and really ramped up with last year's Vessel of Hatred expansion. It will feature a campaign story that sees your hero face off against Mephisto in the ancient and fabled region of Skovos alongside new gameplay updates, two new classes, including the Paladin, and more. 

Pre-purchasing the expansion gives you access to the Paladin class immediately, giving you the chance to try it out before its divine authority takes center stage in next year's Lord of Hatred expansion. 

Check out the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion reveal trailer below: 

"In the aftermath of Vessel of Hatred, this next chapter drives players toward their final stand against Mephisto, whose deception and spreading influence threaten to twist Sanctuary into a world consumed by malice," Blizzard writes in a press release. "As Hell's legions surge and the ancient Pools of Creation draw Mephisto ever closer, the fate of humanity hangs by a thread. To stop him, the Wanderer must embrace an old foe long believed to be dead. Lilith returns, her prophetic last words echoing true, forcing a perilous alliance bound by necessity rather than trust. With time and allies running out, the Wanderer is in a desperate race to stop Mephisto before hatred reshapes the world forever." 

The new Paladin class gives players the chance to wield a hammer, shield, and Holy Light in the fight against Mephisto and his demon hordes. Blizzard says, "Through melee combat and divine abilities, the Paladin empowers players to strike with both unwavering faith and overwhelming force." Blizzard says the second unannounced class "looms on the dark horizon," noting the class' power is "undeniable" and "poised to reshape the battlefield" when Lord of Hatred launches in April. 

Alongside new classes and story content, Blizzard says Lord of Hatred delivers the biggest gameplay evolutions since the launch of Diablo IV in 2023, including reworked Skill Trees that introduce new class-specific variants and expanded level caps across all eight classes, a new Loot Filter, enhanced crafting systems, including the return of the Horadric Cube, new Talisman unlocks, and more. It also features an overhauled endgame. 

 

"War Plans let players craft their own endgame progression path, selecting favored activities and layering strategic modifiers as they push toward high-value rewards," Blizzard says. The expansion also features a new activity for players seeking respite from demon-slaying: Fishing. 

All purchases of the Lord of Hatred expansion include last year's Vessel of Hatred expansion, and pre-purchasing the former instantly gives you access to the latter. If you pre-purchase, you will gain early access to the Paladin class, one extra Stash Tab, two more Character Slots, and three World of Warcraft decor items. 

You can purchase the Standard Edition, which includes Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred, the Deluxe Edition, which includes both expansions as well as the Mini Chimera Pet Skorch, the Skartaran Basilisk Mount Bundle, the High Heavens Guard Cosmetic Bundle, a Premium Battle Pass Bundle, and more; the Ultimate Edition includes everything from the Standard and Deluxe Edition as well as the Umbral Knights Armor Bundle (with six class sets), 3000 Platinum, the Steel of the Shining Realm Bundle, Tymn, Echo of Spire Back Trophy, the Ascent of the Just Town Portal Skin, and more. 

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred launches on April 28, 2026. In the meantime, read Game Informer's Diablo IV review, and then read our thoughts on last year's Vessel of Hatred expansion.

What do you hope the second unannounced class is? Let us know in the comments below!

One of the more enigmatic reveals of tonight’s Game Awards has proven to be a first look at Forest 3, the new game from Endnight.  

In the debut trailer, we see a spaceship-bound character, presumably returning to Earth, who is suddenly sucked through a portal or wormhole, and then crashlands on a dangerous and disturbing alien planet, filled with strange creatures and, in one case, a vaguely humank-like abominations.

There’s not much more to learn from the first look, but The Forest and Son of the Forest were received very positively by the community of survival horror fans, so there’s good reason to be hopeful about this new third entry.

No word yet on a release date or platforms for the newly announced Endnight game. 

As part of The Game Awards’ annual showcase, Paramount Pictures unveiled a teaser trailer for its upcoming Street Fighter movie releasing on October 16, 2026. The ad spot serves as our first look at the celebrity cast in action. Pro wrestlers Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns play Guille and Akuma, respectively, while Andrew Koji (Bullet Train), Callina Liang (Presence, Bad Genius), and Noah Centineo (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, The Fosters) assume the roles of Ryu, Chun-Li, and Ken.

Street Fighter looks unpretentious and goofy, and I’m excited to see another fighting game series make its way to the silver screen. After watching the 45-second teaser trailer below, be sure to catch up on our coverage of Street Fighter 6 right here. 

Watch the Street Fighter teaser trailer:

Crystal Dynamics and developer Flying Wild Hog have revealed Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the very first Tomb Raider game, which originally launched in 1996. The reveal trailer shows a Lara Croft reminiscent of her 1996 design with a little more color, modernity, and polygons, as well as treacherous puzzles and platforming, a dinosaur, and more. 

It will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam in 2026. 

"Developed in partnership between Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, the game features stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, modern game design, and new surprises that honor the spirit and atmosphere of the original game," a press release reads. "As Lara Croft, players will harness their wits and athleticism to explore exotic locations lost to time, traverse treacherous landscapes, solve deadly contraptions, and face lethal predators in their quest for the scattered pieces of the Scion – an artifact of immeasurable power." 

Check out the Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis reveal trailer here: 

Following 2018's Shadow of the Tomb Raider, which concluded the trilogy that began with the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot followed by 2016's Rise of the Tomb Raider, developer Crystal Dynamics announced in 2022 that it was working on a new game in the series powered by Unreal Engine 5. It seems Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is part of the vision, though right before this reveal, Crystal Dynamics announced Tomb Raider: Catalyst, a brand-new game. 

Here are some additional Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis screenshots:

 

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis launches in 2026. 

Are you excited for this reimagining? Let us know in the comments below!

Toshihiro Nagoshi helped found studio Ryu Ga Gotoku and create the Yakuza/Like a Dragon games, but he left in 2021 to start Nagoshi Studio and begin a new journey. During The Game Awards, Geoff Keighley presented the first look at what he has been up to with Gang of Dragon.

The game, which we still don't know exactly what genre it is, has strong Yakuza/Like a Dragon vibes with a tough guy casually beating up a group of thugs in a bar after they try and get some money from him. The presumed protagonist is also wearing a chain necklace with a big collared suit and looks like he would fit in just fine among Kiryu and pals.

The game is apparently deep in development, but does not yet have a release date.