Published May 2, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT Lord of Hatred [redacted] and [redacted], so where does it go from here? Diablo 4's new DLC just ripped up the game's storyline. What now? Image: Blizzard Entertainment In 2023, Diablo 4 launched with a fresh storyline set 50 years after the events of Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls , peopled with new characters and a new antagonist. A little under three years later, the campaign of second expansion Lord of Hatred has ripped through this storyline's cast and seemingly closed the book on almost all the story's thread with a resounding thud of finality. It's pretty dramatic stuff. But it would be shocking if Lord of Hatred was Diablo 4 's last expansion. So where does it go next? [ Ed. note: This article spoils the plot of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred in its entirety.] First, a quick recap. Image: Blizzard Entertainment Diablo 4 introduced a big bad who wasn't even one of the Prime Evils: Lilith, demon daughter of Mephisto, the Prime Evil of Hatred.…