Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred review - The crowning of hatred? Destructoid's verdict

Dive into the abyss of hatred with Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, the DLC that brings Mephisto's saga to a triumphant close. Destructoid's review is based on extensive exploration of the content on PC and Xbox Series X.

The gameplay dazzles with its overhauls. The skill trees have been reworked in depth: up to 15 points per skill instead of 5, brand-new variants for each class, a raised level cap that pushes you to redefine your builds. The journalist admits to having loved chaining combos with the Paladin, this charismatic newcomer with flamboyant divine assaults, as well as those of the Warlock, the master of shadows. The loot filter faithfully targets your prey, the Horadric Cube mutates legendary crafts, and Talismans double up set bonuses. And that's nothing compared to the endgame, which proves so generous that it should keep you busy for hours of meticulous farming.

Graphics and sound remain true to Blizzard's excellence: Skovos, this new region with jagged terrain and an oppressive atmosphere, is a black hole in the sky where macabre details orbit. A treat, the orchestral soundtrack, haunted by infernal choirs, sticks almost too closely to the dark and moving narrative centered on Mephisto, the Prime Evil with unwavering malice.

What about the lifespan in all this? A delightful campaign awaits you, clocking in at 15-20 hours, and you'll need plenty more to devour an endgame this demanding, enough to justify the Season Pass. No revolution in map size, but a solid overall cohesion 3 years after its release.

Lord of Hatred elevates Diablo 4 to Reaper of Souls-esque heights, despite a few flaws. And that's Destructoid saying it!