The release of the Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred expansion will be a bit early for certain regions. Blizzard has decided to launch the expansion one day early on April 27, 2026, at 4 PM Pacific Time. This way, people in America will be able to enjoy playing the new expansion on April 27 instead of waiting until April 28.
The new date offers players of the Diablo 4 game an opportunity to try their luck on the next chapter of the story of Mephisto in Diablo IV Lord of Hatred. This expansion is released together with the Season of Reckoning, which includes new game systems and seasonal challenges.
Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Launch Times
| Region / City | Date | Launch Time |
|---|---|---|
| Irvine | April 27, 2026 | 4 PM PDT |
| Austin | April 27, 2026 | 6 PM CDT |
| New York | April 27, 2026 | 7 PM EDT |
| São Paulo | April 27, 2026 | 8 PM BRT |
| London | April 28, 2026 | 12 AM BST |
| Berlin | April 28, 2026 | 1 AM CEST |
| Istanbul | April 28, 2026 | 2 AM TRT |
| Shanghai | April 28, 2026 | 7 AM CST |
| Seoul | April 28, 2026 | 8 AM KST |
| Sydney | April 28, 2026 | 9 AM AEST |
| Auckland | April 28, 2026 | 11 AM NZST |
If you intend to log in on April 28th, do not forget to check the launch time in your timezone. Some players will be able to start the grind on April 27, especially in North and South America. The gates open earlier this time, and Sanctuary probably won’t stay quiet for long.