Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred DLC expands dark campaign without major overhaul

Two tests of the second Diablo 4 DLC, 'Lord of Hatred,' indicate the add-on does not overhaul the game but delivers more of its established appeal. The first piece notes that the expansion finally taps into the story potential of 'Diablo 4,' calling out the DLC by name as 'Lord of Hatred' in the discussion of its narrative direction.

The second review echoes this sentiment, saying Blizzard remains on course: the patch doesn’t reinvent the core experience but emphasizes the elements players already enjoy, including a darker campaign arc. It highlights a Mephisto-centered confrontation as a key focal point and closes with the line 'Blizzard hat nicht zu viel versprochen!' as a verdict on the expansion’s promise.

Taken together, the articles suggest the DLC provides meaningful content and mood without introducing sweeping changes to the base game, appealing to fans looking for continued progress rather than a fundamental shift.