Diablo 4’s Age of Hatred May Last Beyond Expectations

Alright, so you’ve got this thing with Diablo 4, right? Ever since the whole Vessel of Hatred package dropped, the game’s been stuck in what Blizzard calls the Age of Hatred. What’s that mean? Basically, they’re just piling more layers on top of what’s already there. Honestly, it’s kind of like when you keep adding toppings to a pizza. You get things like Urivar and Harbinger of Hatred as these big bad Lair Bosses. Oh, and then there’s something about bringing the Kurast Undercity dungeon to everyone during Season 9 with these Horadric Strongrooms, which is a mouthful. Anyway — wait, no — does that even matter if this whole Age of Hatred sticks around until another expansion hits? Maybe. Or maybe not.

So, what’s on the horizon for 2025? According to some roadmap, this Age isn’t budging. It’s like that last song at a party that just won’t end. They’re talking changes to the game, like switching up bosses and Nightmare Dungeons. Season 8 did something with Lair Boss ladders, and then Season 9 had Escalating Nightmares. What about Season 10? Oh, they’ve got plans for Infernal Hordes. Players who’ve got Vessel of Hatred get a beefier game, they say. Maybe because Blizzard’s keen to keep them hooked even once another expansion rolls out. Sort of like how companies keep making new phone models but don’t want you to stop using the old one just yet.

Now, about these expansions and splitting folks up — you’re looking at a kind of community picnic where everyone’s brought their own thing. There are the folks with both expansions, some just with Vessel of Hatred, others only with the new one, and then the ones wandering around without any expansions. Blizzard’s got a juggling act here. They need to keep it thrilling for everyone while making sure those who splurged on expansions don’t feel like they wasted their cash. Not an easy feat. Imagine trying to please a group of people who all decided to go vegan, keto, and junk food-only at the same party.

So, the Age of Hatred — that’s likely sticking around for a while, especially for those holding on to their Vessel of Hatred like it’s the last slice of pizza. But once the next DLC becomes the new shiny thing, Blizzard can’t just up and forget about these folks. They could roll out new Mercenaries or, get this, a World Boss just hanging out in Nahantu. A World Boss, by the way, seems overdue, right? Especially one only found in that exclusive region, Nahantu. Keeps it buzzing even if the game map gets bigger or whatever.

And here’s the kicker: the next big expansion won’t arrive until maybe 2026. So, buckle up, because the Age of Hatred isn’t going anywhere fast.