A new roadmap for Diablo 4 has been revealed, and with it, we learned about the upcoming update, scheduled for 2026. However, it was not the most exciting thing about Diablo IV — a possible Paladin return was. A 2023 leaked screenshot shows five confirmed classes fighting demons alongside an unknown shield-wielding hero in the background. This figure points toward the potential comeback of the Paladin in Diablo 4.
Blizzard About Potential Paladin Comeback
During a recent interview, Game Director Brent Gibson answered questions related to the Paladin in a fascinating statement:
“I think we are gonna surprise people with what we have in store… and keep on commenting on the Paladin every day.”
For the community, this is not just confirmation — it fuels speculation on the rumored resurrection of the class. The mysterious character in the leaked photo looks like a hybrid class, maybe a melee combatant with support skills. With the background of Diablo 4 Cathedral of Light and the long history of Zakarum, it seems appropriate to add a divine warrior to the game.
Anyway, Blizzard has not yet officially announced the Paladin’s return. Together with other players, we wait anxiously for word, hoping to hear that this iconic class will once more stand up to fight against the armies of darkness.